Calling all neuropathy people: Tips on footwear and avoiding falls

thank you for your response and information. yes, I am in the dark about
cellulitis. I had never heard of it, didn't feel at all sick but because
the urgent care doctors and my primary care doctor made such a big deal
about it, I decided to schedule an appointment with the infectious disease
doctor. I am still confused about it and how did I get it and what can I do
to make sure I dont get it again. sorry about your feet. it really does
feel like if it's not one thing, it's another. of well I guess it's part of
aging and maybe that people were dying from it 20 yrs. ago but it was never
diagnosed or treated. still taking doxycycline until I see this new doctor.
and if I can't go barefoot anymore, I think I will just have to suck it up
as they say. thank you again

@crabby55

Ortofeet sizes run small, at least for me. Just sent my first order back

Good to know Orthofeet shoes can run small. Thank you.

scain, I hope you got answers from your Dr appt about cellulitis. My husband has never felt sick each time he has had it. He has just become more sluggish, sleeping a lot. He thinks he is fine. I've been the one insisting he has to go to the Dr or even emergency. For him what I have learned are the signs are a redness and or rashiness on the calves of his legs. It will also be warm to the touch. It could only be one leg. This last time he had suddenly gotten so weak. Had a hard time pulling himself out of bed. One doesn't get that weak that quick without a reason. Generally it is at least a week in the hospital for high dose antibiotics and then to get all his other meds under control that have gone out of whack as a result. Cellulitis can occur from a little scratch, you scratching yourself, or if there is even the smallest cut/opening etc. That is why it is so important to keep your feet moisturized.

Thank you for the helpful but scary information. I have yet to see the infectious disease doctor. I am scheduled the 28th of this month. One of the doctors told me that it didn't necessarily involve a cut or minor scrape. I have looked all over my leg and cannot find any broken skin. So if there is that piece of info, I just am very confused. I felt fine and actually didn't understand why Urgent Care, my primary doctor etc. made such a big deal of it. I took my last antibiotic today. I am not a person who puts everyone else's welfare in front of my own, but again if there is no symptoms, cut etc. not sure how I am suppose to detect this in the future. Hopefully, I will get some answers from this new doctor. I am worried sufficiently to begin wearing footwear even in our home. This is sort of a big deal for me so hopefully I don't get it again but I did read that if people who have had it once are more susceptible to getting it again. It is very defeating to me. Believe it or not, my feet, ankles calves etc. were one of my strong points as an adult. Not so much anymore. I mean my calves, feet always look red and scaly. Against a doctors advice, I did a disposable foot mask last night and my feet actually feel human again. This diabetes 2 is particularly grim to me. It seems that a good diet, no alcohol (just don't like the taste of it and never really did) etc., etc. doesn't weigh the scale in my favor at all. I will say it again and steal Katherine Hepburn's advice that "getting old is not for sissies". True, true. But I try to remind myself that getting older is a privilege and not to be taken for granted. Thank you again and good luck with your hubby. I also have one of those people in my home too!!!! Very frustrating to say the least.

by55

try the disposable foot masks that really moisturize your feet while you are stationary watching t.v. etc. I found them in the dollar store while looking for something else. they were only 1.25 each so I bought 6 of them. they are plastic socks filled with different moisturizing lotion. just put them on and sit with them for 20 to 30 minutes. take them off and your feet will be soft and smooth. I have a pair o. bow while writing this. u found new ones on Amazon. the ones that I have on now have coconut lotion. the ones from the dollar store had lavender lotion. they all work and make my neuropathic feet feel human again. it isnt a permanent fix if course but they are a god send for dry feet. give them a try. nice way to pamper yourself.

Going for regular pedicures if u have a trusted nail salon near by. My hubby loves the massage chairs.

I have not gone for a pedicure in 3 years because of the height of the chairs. Since being diagnosed with neuropathy, the biggest problem for me is balance. I feel like stepping down from that raised chair would be scary for me. But I agree about having a trusted salon. The one that I went to before the neuropathy was very nice. I watched them open new, sealed tools with every new customer so I never worried. I am jealous that you are still able to get pedicures. I miss them.