Shoes For Peripheral Neuropathy

[Red]

I found a pair of Old Friend brand name slippers with hard sole and wool lining that work for everyday use but not for work or sports . I too need to find good work shoes or boots so i will be tuned in.

[Hal]

I have been working with an Occupational Health & Safety specialist at the local hospital over the last number of weeks. She has fitted me with custom insoles that I simply move from one pair of shoes to another, removing the insoles that came with the shoes. My walking has been really messed up with the nerve damage, and this has improved my stride. To see her, I got a referral from my Rheumatologist. She also noted any podiatrist should be able to do the same thing, although it would be more costly than going through the hospital. Feel free to send me a private note if you want more details. Good luck!

Hal.

[pberggren1]

My dad's best friend is from Newfoundland.

[Al]

I have been working with an Occupational Health & Safety specialist at the local hospital over the last number of weeks. She has fitted me with custom insoles that I simply move from one pair of shoes to another, removing the insoles that came with the shoes. My walking has been really messed up with the nerve damage, and this has improved my stride. To see her, I got a referral from my Rheumatologist. She also noted any podiatrist should be able to do the same thing, although it would be more costly than going through the hospital. Feel free to send me a private note if you want more details. Good luck!

Hal.

This made me chuckle, Hal. When I went to a podiatrist, he said he could to the orthotics for me, but I would be better off going to a a shoe guy in Seattle. He said all the podiatrists refer their patients to him. The guy fixed me right up (for a lot less money), and gave me some exercises to minimize the risk of the lateral column pain's return. I also just move the inserts from one shoe pair to another, and have not had that particular pain since.

Al

[annekat]

Al, what's the lateral column? And why does it get the pain? Just trying to learn something about feet.

[Al]

Al, what's the lateral column? And why does it get the pain? Just trying to learn something about feet.

It is excessive force directed toward the outside of the foot, Anne. I found this more complete explanation:

Lateral Column Overload | footEducation

Al

[annekat]

It is excessive force directed toward the outside of the foot, Anne. I found this more complete explanation:

Lateral Column Overload | footEducation

Al

Thanks, Al. That site really explains a lot about feet. I bookmarked it.

[TOBEY32]

To anyone who might read this: Do you find your feet do better if you keep your shoes on even while at home? My PN is even more pronounced when barefoot or with just socks. Must be the support of the shoes. Seems my PN has bothered my even more the last week or two. Hope it won't amount to anything. Can't worry about it.

David

[drz]

I have the opposite reaction. I take my shoes off at home and wear my Croc sandals since the constriction of shoes increases my numbness.
Being barefoot is not good idea when feet are numb but massaging them seems to also increase the circulation and reduce numbness. So does exercise like walking around or exercises for feet while sitting in a chair. High blood sugar levels also increase my numbness significantly so your situation might be very difference or as they text YMMV.

To anyone who might read this: Do you find your feet do better if you keep your shoes on even while at home? My PN is even more pronounced when barefoot or with just socks. Must be the support of the shoes. Seems my PN has bothered my even more the last week or two. Hope it won't amount to anything. Can't worry about it.

David

[Al]

I have the opposite reaction. I take my shoes off at home and wear my Croc sandals since the constriction of shoes increases my numbness.
Being barefoot is not good idea when feet are numb but massaging them seems to also increase the circulation and reduce numbness. So does exercise like walking around or exercises for feet while sitting in a chair. High blood sugar levels also increase my numbness significantly so your situation might be very difference or as they text YMMV.

Though I am not diabetic, I'm with DRZ, David. I cannot wear shoes--especially leather shoes--for any length of time. Around home, socks work. Or slippers.

Al