I have a question about balance. I read on these boards that many of you have balance issues associated with your neuropathies. And when I went to the Neuropathy Support Group meeting in NYC last month (next one is on June 21 at the CBS building), well many of the people there (who are on IVIG) say that they would never get out of the wheelchair if they didn't use the IVIG.

So does this apply to diabetic neuropathy too?? I mean, I had the burning, the buzzing and it's annoying as hell and when the weather doesn't cooperate, I go nuts for some time, but it does go away. My feet sometimes feel like doughy bread (for want of a better description). But I take my methyl b-12 and will continue to do so. But does this mean and further down the road, I will be having balance problems??

I don't have that now, and hopefully I won't in the future. But is it a common factor in Diabetic Neuropathy to have balance problems down the road? Or only people with CIDP and other kinds of neuropathies?

Thanks.

Melody