Hello Helen My balance has gone into the crapola also. I use a four prong cane for support. In fact maybe 8 months ago, I cried when I thought of having to use it, now having to depend on it. As for freezing, I was under the misconception that that is what I experience daily but there is a definite distinction between freezing and not being able to start moving. As explained by my movement disorder doc. FREEZING is being able to walk and suddenly :freeze: in place for a few seconds then just resume walking as if nothing happened (dont know the official name for it so lets just call THIS IS BULL....T is what I have...wanting to move but not being able to take the first step without companion help or if im lucky the ultimate concentration and determination. What does dad have because for FREEZING there is the D.B.S. implant for what I have there is NOTHING. Joyce