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Can neuropathy in my feet cause balance problems?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Feb 2 1:45pm | Replies (171)

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Hello @rachellefanello, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing suggestions. It sounds like you have some personal experience with balance and neuropathy. Do you mind sharing a little more about your condition, symptoms and what has helped you?

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I have worked in the Neuro field for 35 years and do EMGs on patients with Neuropathy. I didn't think I would be one of them. I was wearing a brace on my ankle to help keep my ankle from giving out because I would step more to the outside of my foot than the inside. I went to Physical Therapy and learned exercises to keep my ankles strong and the leg muscles working. If I tell my brain, I am stepping I have trained it to let me take that step. I know that sounds so simple, but it isn't. A walker or cane would help but I refuse to let myself go to this. I fight everyday with several autoimmune diseases and this being one of them just makes my challenge more interesting. There is counseling that can be done as well to help. I have a lot of support around me, and they keep me going everyday as well. Like I said, a positive attitude takes you a long way. I have seen others say boohoo, I can't walk because I can't feel my feet. These people have gone downhill so fast it is scarry. I have asked others that I do tests on what they have done to compensate for the problem and used some of their ideas. Don't be afraid to ask others what they do when you find someone with similar problems. I fight and refuse to give up. I rest when I need to and keep track of my body and how it is feeling. I know when my limit is and how far I can push it from there. The key is to know yourself and get help from others that know ideas on what to do. Physical Medicine and Rehab physicians and Physical Therapy are just a couple. I asked my doctors where someone could help me. I love working and my job. I am not ready to give it up yet, but that means I can't give up on myself either.