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Originally Posted by franceunderpants
I get dizzy/off balance often. Have others experienced this? I was told that this might be because the nerves that tell my brain where my legs and feet actually are at any given moment may not be working that great. The signals get a little garbled. So I get a wobbly/light headed feeling. It comes and goes.
Also, do others have any pains on their face and/or in their teeth or gums?
Thanks - appreciate the insight of this group. Rob
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No pains in face or teeth or gums related to PN. My balance was terrible the first four years of having PN, and I stumbled a lot. Then I started taking Iyengar Yoga classes twice a week, and daily home practice. It was very difficult at first, but my teacher accepted no excuses to give 100% effort. Within six months, my balance had improved where I could walk without stumbling. The pain subjectively felt as bad, but I noticed that I was sleeping the night without waking from the pain for the first time since the PN started.
Now, many years later, I have excellent balance, but not as good as before PN when I was a runner and backpacker. My legs are strong, and I walk or hike between 2 and 5 miles daily at a fast pace.
Hang in there. If you look, you will find (what helps), and if you seek, it shall be answered (how to get better and get a good life).
