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Can neuropathy in my feet cause balance problems?

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Hi @eirrol -- I've had lymphedema massage many, many times. It was part of my physical therapy treatment after two different breast cancer surgeries. After lymph nodes are removed, you can be left with fluid build up from the lymphatic system not draining properly. Fluid building causes swelling and discomfort. With lymphedema massage, the physical therapist very gently massages skin to push the fluid along through the lymphatic system. I have neuropathy that can make touch very painful, but this was very relaxing it is so gentle. I'd have it every day if I could. A regular massage is excruciatingly painful to me. If you have fluid buildup, you might want to check into lymphedema massage. Your doctor would have to write an order for it. Hope you feel better soon. Lori

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eirrol | @eirrol | Apr 5, 2023

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Thank you very much for explaining that typ=
e of massage.No, I do not have that fluid build-up. My painful neuropathy ma=
kes anything touching my skin, painful. Now it is an intense belt of heat an=
d 2 nights ago, my entire body,including face, arms, legs,and feet suddenly b=
egan a fierce itching, during the night. The latter was just for one night a=
nd I began to wonder if it was an allergic reaction. But back  to the m=
assage, since I can now gently rub the skin of my back without screaming, I a=
m thinking maybe a gentle massage would help. Also I had a massage once at a=
health spa,many years ago which did not involve touch. I merely felt the ai=
r moving around my back. I honestly did not expect any results from it, but w=
as amazed at the energy and well being I felt immediately afterwards. I went=
from a sluggish plodding to a brisk walking back to my cottage , at 7,000 f=
eet. I think it was called reiki. I cannot find it here where I live, unfort=
unately. =E2=80=94eirrolSent from my iPadOn Apr 4, 2023, at 9:30 PM, Mayo C=
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