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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
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From what everyone is saying, I'm leaning more than ever toward giving acupuncture a try. I can't see what I've got to lose. Some years ago, before my PN diagnosis, I'd been referred to PT because of what was then thought to be the typical balance deterioration that comes with aging. The therapist gave me a series of TENS sessions. I don't remember these TENS sessions doing much to improve my balance. By the way, I can do a heel/toe walk––but slowly! And it's not a pretty sight. 😀 ––Ray (@ray666)
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try acupuncture...I wish it had worked for me.
Ray - I go to a Tone & Balance class that’s offered in our community weekly (we’re in an “Active” community, 55+). At the end of the class, our instructor tells us to walk out of the building heel to toe, like we’re walking a tight rope. Picture about 60 of us doing this in a herd, 2 of us with walkers that we need to push out with us. Well it’s quite a site, and amazing how difficult but useful it is for even the more balanced-healthy folks in the group!
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My heel/toe walk is not very pretty either Ray 🙃 That's why my PT told me to keep doing it the best you can as you are trying to get the brain to use new pathways for balance and it can take a long time. I probably will never be able to do it without a wall or railing next to me but I keep trying and hoping brain neuroplasticity will do it's part to make it better. Check out this discussion started by Barry @user_che214927:
--- Neuropathy and Brain Neuroplasticity: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/barry-sheales-australia/