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Cold feet due to neuropathy - need help

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 28 3:43pm | Replies (200)
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@minfromtexas

First...I'm so sorry to hear about all of the maladies that have attached themselves to your body. Its great that you continue to be so active. I too have icy feet. The cold comes and goes but is at its worst when I go to bed. Thanks to someone who posted on this site, I've found an heating pad that basically acts as an envelope for my feet. Its heavenly!!! During the day, all I can do is distract myself by doing art or reading or exercising. So much of this disease can be diminished if I can occupy my mind. Wishing you healthier days ahead. min from Texas

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jeffrapp | @jeffrapp | Feb 10 11:55am

Can you tell us the name of the heating pad you describe, such as a link to it on Amazon?
I actually have trouble with both heat and cold, so a "normal" heating pad, which touches my feet, wouldn't work. When anything touches my feet, even shoes and socks, the slight pressure is interpreted as burning, rather than pressure. My feet actually can turn red, and feel hot (this is called erythromelagia). Then, when I take off the socks, I go through a short lived comfortable stage, and then into feeling freezing cold (and cold to the touch). Something such as a tepid foot bath would help, but it's very inconvenient.
BTW, I have small fiber idiopathic PN, proven by NCS and skin biopsy.
Anybody else out there have the same problem, and hopefully, suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

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