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@SusanEllen66

My neurologist told me yesterday that my terrible gait issues (crashing into walls etc ) is because of my PN. My feet are numb in many areas. I came home and started walking around the house barefoot. It made a huge difference. I was not so off balance.

Now I need to find shoes to wear outside…can’t go barefoot outside. It’s going to be 111 here today so my feet would be burnt to a crisp!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 2 3:05pm

Hi @SusanEllen66, You might try Xero shoes or other brands that have zero drop soles. They are like walking barefoot with the exception of your foot is protected. I have several pairs that I switch back and forth with between my regular shoes Orthofeet which feel better and I can walk a little farther distances in but are a little more cushy and my balance is affected. The Xero drop sole shoes have very little padding in them although you can put orthotics in them if needed. - https://xeroshoes.com/

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Marilyn McFarland | @1942marilyne | Jul 15 10:13am

I have always done barefoot at home and at 83 no foot problems but still have neuropathy

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duaneh23 | @duaneh23 | Jul 27 11:02am

I no longer can walk in my home or anywhere bare footed any longer because of my neuropathy it feels like I am walking on GLASS.

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