Can neuropathy in my feet cause balance problems?

@jldavis823 - Your story is encouraging to many with PN and I'm glad you were able to pin down supplements that provide you with some relief, especially the pain. I also heard same findings at Cleveland Clinic. I have tried a variety of supplements and have not had any earth-shattering results. As you said, no med for a cure. But any relief is welcome!!

There is no medication to cure neuropathy, but there are numerous studies using supplements. I wanted a cure, not just pain relief. I read one study from the Cleveland Clinic that showed good results and have been following their recommendation with good results. They recommend taking 400 mg of CoQ10 and 20 mg of PQQ daily. The neuropathy in my hands is completely gone and my feet are much improved. The majority of the pain in my feet is gone, but I still have numbness in some places. I started this a year after chemo. The hands showed improvement quickly, the feet were slower. But the worst of the pain was gone in 3-4 months. Not an overnight cure, but my pain is gone.

@kenab -I think we all get to a point where we have to try various supplements and for me, they might help stabilize (to a small degree) the symptoms of PN, namely numbness and poor balance but for me, not minimize. I have not found one thing that reduces or minimizes symptoms. Of course, it all depends on the cause of the PN and the symptoms tied to that cause. The million dollar question! Best to you!

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

Thanks .very helpful,will try these supplements,

Thank you so much. Could you tell me what an edema massage is,please ? I have found,as of late that I can now gently rub my back, waist, legs, and feet without the agonizing pain that had previously accompanied just a touch. I still feel the terrible hurt 24/7 .
eirrol