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How do you manage neuropathy and loss of balance and walking ability?

Posted by rachel44 @rachel44, May 18 2:02pm

How do you manage the situation when periferal neuropathy affects your balance and walking ability?

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domiha | @domiha | 7 hours ago
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Hi! This isn't a well-visited site, but I wanted to throw in something I have found for my PN (idiopathic, sensorimotor, progressing so fast!): My husband bought me a Hypershell Exoskeleton and it absolutely helps my walking. If you can lift your legs even an inch or so, it will help you - it has all kinds of levels (for stairs, hiking, etc.), and adjustments for even a weaker leg. Sits like a heavy fanny pack (battery is there) on your hips, or order suspenders. Anyway, worth a look-see. I was able to go to the beach this year and walk on the sand - wonderful feeling. I wear it in the garden, and shopping too! Game changer. 'Hypershell disability users' on FB for videos of people using, and hints. Hugs to all of us.

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@loria2 Thank you for sharing. Please tell me.... how was your balance with the exoskeleton?
Had you had balance problems from your neuropathy? Best wishes! Mike

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jofree | @jofree | 6 hours ago
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Hi! This isn't a well-visited site, but I wanted to throw in something I have found for my PN (idiopathic, sensorimotor, progressing so fast!): My husband bought me a Hypershell Exoskeleton and it absolutely helps my walking. If you can lift your legs even an inch or so, it will help you - it has all kinds of levels (for stairs, hiking, etc.), and adjustments for even a weaker leg. Sits like a heavy fanny pack (battery is there) on your hips, or order suspenders. Anyway, worth a look-see. I was able to go to the beach this year and walk on the sand - wonderful feeling. I wear it in the garden, and shopping too! Game changer. 'Hypershell disability users' on FB for videos of people using, and hints. Hugs to all of us.

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@loria2
Hello Loria2,
Thank you for your sharing: I have neuropathy issues in my lower extremities and as a result I ambulate terribly. I visited a Neurologist friend and he stated because of my age, 79 at the time, now 80, that If I used canes which improve a pain free walking gait, that I would be far better off then any treatments. I made a pair of Oak canes, appropriate for my size, 6 foot, and now at eighty, my wife and I are very able to ride our three wheeled semi recumbent cycles anywhere up to 40 miles per day.
With my canes I can ambulate quite easily and I am pain free. I was curious about this mechanism that you referenced and wanted to know if you could share that information with me at your leisure.
Thanks again for your sharing and best to you.
Respectfully, Jofree

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