Hello! (@arlengrossman)

I'm in a similar situation. I've had balance issues for years, going back maybe ten years. They began as brief and only occasional episodes (five minutes, every fourth or fifth day). As I was dealing at the time with mild hypertension, I blamed the episodes on blood pressure fluctuations. As the years passed, hypertension came under control, but my balance worsened: longer episodes, more frequent occurrences. Still, I had no pain, no tingling or numbness, either. Finally, I met with a neurologist one year ago this month (August 2022). He administered an EMG and diagnosed idiopathic sensory-motor peripheral neuropathy. That's where things stand at the moment. Poor balance remains my No. 1 issue. Although the EMG revealed I had numbness in my feet, I'm not so aware of the numbness that I think about as I go about my day. I walk cautiously, carrying a cane if I'm going to unfamiliar places. I made a note of your mentioning acupuncture and an 80% improvement. That's considerable. Are you doing PT, too? Any added medications, prescriptions, or supplements? My neurologist has asked me to try EB-N5, a mega-supplement. (I've received several thoughtful posts warning me of the dangers of too much B-6.) I meet next with my neurologist on 8/8. I plan to ask him about B-6, among other things, also if he thinks I might benefit from acupuncture. Thanks for posting!

Ray (@ray666)