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Post a new topicby jthoele on Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:10 pm

My name is Jeff Thoele. I was diagnosed by a neurologist with =
> neuropothy. It affects my balance, have you ever heard of this? It's =
> like I'm drunk all the time. I lose my balance, I stumble and fall, I =
> don't pick up my feet. My legs are weak, my legs and feet hurt.These are =
> just a few of my problems. It's embarassing the way I stumble.
> Does this sound like neuropothy to you?
> Jeff
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Re: Balance way off

Post a new topicby jmar on Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:38 pm

I too have problems with my walking haven't fallen yet, but come close at times, seems as tho I catch myself. My legs, ankles, & feet burn/tingle alot mostly x night, but some times during the day. Do you have diabetes, or were you ever around agent orange in Vietnam? I have early stages of type two diabetes, and I was in Vietnam years ago, and so it can be connected to that.
I was told to get some CAPSAICIN cream from drug store to help with the pain, and it does help.

Good luck

John
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