Hi there
I am in total sympathy with you as I have post chemo (motor sensory) PN which affected my balance for a while. People suggested a wheel chair and a walker but I told myself that I would become too lazy if I did. I opted for a walking stick and have wobbled my way about - walls and door frames have been great. In the early stage I had to go to the oncologist for a review and was in a lift full of people. I jokingly warned them that any groping on my behalf on the way out was purely unintentional. Luckily they all laughed! But at that time and still occasionally now, I have to have three physical points of contact to avoid falling over.
I have been to the shopping centres and tried cheating using the shopping trolley like a walker. It was great but I have still fallen onto my knees using them. One time a man helped me up and asked if I was alright. I was so thankful and embarrassed and I jokingly tried to assure him it happened quite often. He smiled back and said I'll have to stop drinking all that whiskey. All I could do was laugh but I felt like crying on the inside. Stupid PN I said to myself.
All I can do is remind myself of the old chinese saying and pat myself on the back that I didn't let this condition keep me down! Good luck and best wishes to you all
Liz