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Can neuropathy in my feet cause balance problems?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Feb 2 1:45pm | Replies (171)Comment receiving replies
I am so glad you posted that. It is really good to know. I had avoided B6 for awhile but did not think about the B12 sublingual which I also had been taking. I am now experiencing pretty strong side effects from every prescription. Doctors have tried 3 blood pressure meds on me at different times and I am facing number 4. So far too strong. Last time heart beat dropped to critical. Yesterday had to start an antibiotic for infection in gums and on 2nd pill became very lightheaded,shaky, neuropathic pain around middle of body got worse, am nauseated. I have read that half doses are advised for some medical conditions but my docs have not bought into that. I worry that the meds are going to do me in, instead of helping me. — eirrol
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This may not help with neuropathy, but strengthening your calves and shins can help your body maintain balance rather than falling. You should also practice getting up from the floor daily so you build those muscles, too. PT is also a good way to start, but I like Dr Jo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4UaKKEFODc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv__41ctwp8 I do a fair amount of these before bed to help with pins and needles, as well as toe to torso edema massage.
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I'm with you @eirrol. I sometimes think the meds will do me in first too. I have declined a lot of meds over the years after so many "one in a million" reactions. Some meds are pretty harmless. My cancer meds cause a lot of side effects including serious ones including scary low BP and heart rate. They also make my neuropathy worse, but they are a must so I just deal with the "must have" meds. I had some pharmacology testing and discovered that I'm a poor metabolizer for many of the enzymes needed to metabolize meds. That explained a lot. It makes the meds sit in your system too long and become toxic. I hope you can find the right mix to help you. Blessings to you.