Year ago I experience a severe balance problem that affected my walking and definitely stopped my cycling and skiing. Lately I have had the feeling that my balance was improving so I tried cycling again. To my satisfaction I experienced no difficulties and definitely did not crash. I have now ridden about 35 miles in three days with no problems. This is just in time for ski season. If I can cycle I'm pretty sure I can ski.
I attributed my balance problem to the CIDP and the doctors seemed to agree without absolutely saying yes it is the CIDP. Bottom line is I don't think they know. A month ago I ran into a high school classmate who described a similar problem and Meniere's disease. Basically it has to do with the inner ear and is not treatable except for reducing salt intake. So that is what I did, eliminating food and drinks that were high in salt. I didn't go overboard and eliminate all salt just those items that I knew were high in salt. I think it made a difference. At any rate I'm back on the bike and happy.
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