Oh, I sure understand this post well.

My balance is suffering. I drop stuff everyday. I keep a picker/reacher with me on the sofa for that. (I work on my art from the downstairs sofa.)

About 2 months ago I stumbled going up the stairs. and banged myself up painfully. It took a month for the pain to quiet down. I have been using an aluminum hiking pole all this year around the house, and it helps me alot. I think I would be in worse shape from my trip up the stairs had I not had it.
I also focus on every step when using the stairs. Gone are the days for me of automatically getting around.

Ankle sprains are very painful and longlasting IMO. I hope you sought some help and advice immobilizing your injury properly.

actually hbielski it can be dangerous not knowing you hurt yourself. i wound up losing a toe last year because i didnt know i had injured it until it
was too late

I can relate so much to all the clumsiness and issues with losing grip and amplified pain.
I do think when we have any kind of neuropathy and have an injury, the pain is definitely amplified.

I also have fallen on stairs and over door steps and almost daily, because of the neuropathy in my right arm and hand, I drop mugs and glasses and silverware and I have to be very careful about slicing veggies with sharp knives because I have done a lot of damage in the kitchen as well.

HB,
That is quite an injury you sustained. I don't know if you are on any meds for neuropathy but if you are, maybe you can increase them a bit to help soften the neuropathy pain. I also find, and it may be just me, but if I eat certain foods, especially various spices like black pepper, cayenne or whole mustard seed, my neuropathy really amplifies.,

My best,
D.

Wow, had no idea about the spices. I use then a lot. I will pay attention now.

Thanks!

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I have poles as well for walking but don't have to use around the house, only when our and about. I too have fallen you the stairs but not hurt myself till I missed the last step going down.

I saw my doc, who got me a boot. No breaks OK the x-ray. Seeing an ortho next week. Hoping to find out what the deal is. Will keep you all informed.



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