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@iandunlop

Hi I am Ian Dunlop in Perth Australia. I have had a neuropathy for some years now. My main problem is how to exercise with this condition. Walking and jogging are out and I am near useless with an exercise bike.
So what works?
I was extremely fit but now at 81years still good but not up to my expectations. I am a strong believer in keeping fit as you age.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 30, 2023

Welcome Ian @iandunlop, Jogging is definitely out for me also and I'm at a minimum for walking unless the weather is good and I can use trekking poles to stay upright while walking. I have a couple of indoor exercise machines which I'm able to use without too much of a problem. One is a Teeter FreeStep Recumbent Crosstrainer and the other is a Sunny Health & Fitness Row-N-Ride PRO Squat Assist Trainer. Like you, I think it's important to stay fit but I'm a long ways from being extremely fit at 79 soon to be 80.

You might find the following webinar from the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy helpful: Webinar: Physical Exercise and Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/webinar-physical-exercise-and-peripheral-neuropathy/.

Also, there is another discussion you might find helpful:
-- Neuropathy & Exercise: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-exercise/.

Are you taking any medications or supplements to help with your neuropathy?

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dabbs | @dabbs | Mar 31, 2023

Have you tried exercise stretch bands? Their inexpensive and can help maintain muscle tone…David

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