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Can Neuropathy Cause Imbalance In Body?

I have neuropathy and now has advanced to above my knee. I have great difficulty keeping my balance especially when walking on an incline. Sometimes I just slip to on one side or the other even on flat surfaces. Is it possible there is something at work on the balance issue? Or is neuropathy the prime problem? recently I hade a severe fall damaging my knee Manuscis sp About a 10 foot fall. I am 81 years old and I know better. As an ex Marine, it is hard to except maturity.........
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*Definitely it`s Neuropathy responsible for imbalance.
*All you can do is :
- have patience ( very very difficult )
- avoid stress / anxiety
- have sound sleep of 8 hours
- do regular light exercises & YOGA at home
- diet rich in protein, iron , vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants to boost up
your immunity.
- maintain hydration with plenty of liquids.
- avoid alcohol / tobacco / smoking / abuse substances of any form.
- maintain your BP , Blood sugar , Cholesterol levels, Weight under control
- Multivitamins, Calcium supplements, Methylcobalamine & Gabapentine
have supportive roles to some extent only.
- always use stick when mobilising
- do remain ambulatory with normal walking till possible
- lastly as an ex Marine, live rest life with passion dear you know all what
more I will say !
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving me opportunity to share my
view for your case.
Feel free to ask any health related query in future dear.
Wishing you happy healthy life ahead.
Regards take care.
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Can Neuropathy Cause Imbalance In Body?

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *Definitely it`s Neuropathy responsible for imbalance. *All you can do is : - have patience ( very very difficult ) - avoid stress / anxiety - have sound sleep of 8 hours - do regular light exercises & YOGA at home - diet rich in protein, iron , vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants to boost up your immunity. - maintain hydration with plenty of liquids. - avoid alcohol / tobacco / smoking / abuse substances of any form. - maintain your BP , Blood sugar , Cholesterol levels, Weight under control - Multivitamins, Calcium supplements, Methylcobalamine & Gabapentine have supportive roles to some extent only. - always use stick when mobilising - do remain ambulatory with normal walking till possible - lastly as an ex Marine, live rest life with passion dear you know all what more I will say ! Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving me opportunity to share my view for your case. Feel free to ask any health related query in future dear. Wishing you happy healthy life ahead. Regards take care.