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Hello and chiming in not to scare you but expand a bit on your question.
Neuropathy where you cannot feel your feet thus not feeling injuries can lead to ulcers, infections and to a condition called Charcot foot which can lead to amputations. I think Charcot foot is more common in diabetic neuropathy but do know neuropathy can cause it as well. Charcot foot is rare. I do have diabetes and sensorimotor polyneuropathy and have been told of the risk from my podiatrist (which I then googled for more info) so thought I would chime in. I’m at risk for it (Charcot foot or neuropathic osteoarthropathy) due to diabetes and sensory loss in my feet.
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@megidigo I’m sorry to hear about your struggles.
As you pointed out, that is a rare situation. Awareness is critical, however worries about potential worse case is so stressful. For myself I have talked myself in and out of situations that were never there because I was stressed.
Of course, we are all different. I am just not convinced that we should take everything we see and hear on FB or YouTube as fact, especially the ads. I use those sites, some of which are very helpful to expand, my understanding.
So, here I am again sitting here in my recliner feeling very concerned about my chance of falling and hitting my head again. At 76 that could mean disaster. Stress caused because I have fallen, backwards and hitting my face on things around me causing jaw pain twice since March.