Hi @rca, Most of us with neuropathy have balance issues including myself. I don't have any pain but do have the numbness. I use the railing on steps for sure and sometimes if it's available when I'm standing. You might find these discussions helpful:

--- Can neuropathy in my feet cause balance problems?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-neuropathy-in-my-feet-cause-balance-problems/
--- Anyone try Tai Chi to help with neuropathy and balance?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyona-try-tai-chi/
--- Having trouble keeping your balance?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/having-trouble-keeping-your-balance/

Hi, @rca

I, too, have balance issues. No bothersome numbness, but lots of wobbliness as I try to go about. Have you noticed that you are especially unsteady after sitting for a while, as little as 20-30 minutes? That's one of the mysterious personalities of my idiopathic PN.

The only thing that helps me dispel this after-sitting wobbliness is not sitting back down but instead staying on my feet and moving about, but with added caution; I'm a "wall-walker," too! Continuing to move may not be of help to you or anyone else, and it may not be of help to me forever, but it's helping for now.

I wish you the very best in managing your neuropathy!

Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)

My balance is awful,and I also need to hold onto a walker or a cane.
Walking is tough for me, especially doing a ramp or even a slight incline, disrupts my balance.

Yes I also have to hold onto something because my balance is so bad.
I can’t feel my feet, and I can’t grip the floor when I walk.