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Does anyone have both peripheral neuropathy and venous insufficiency?
As of now I have been diagnosed with both peripheral neuropathy and venous insufficiency, both in lower legs. Does anyone else have both of these? Can these two be related? Does this affect what treatment lotions (e.g. magnesium) can be used for the neuropathy? Is there any causal relationship of one to the other? Sorry for so many questions. This is kind of overwhelming at at the moment.
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@rollingf
I'm glad my long description of the folding method helped you. My compression socks are only 10-15 units so that makes it a bit easier to get them on. The important measurement is around your calf. Check the Duluth socks chart (if there is one) to be sure the socks you purchased are the right measurement. It they're too small around the calf, it would be much harder to get them on! The length is correct if they come up to just below your knee. I'm only 5 feet tall so I had to find socks that come in "short".
@aibidh
I have the same problem, any helpful suggestions
glorybee344
@glorybee344 i am 84 and I have pripheral neuropathy and venous disease and no remedy or treatment yet. Nothing has helped except physical therapy so no helpful suggestions. Between you and me I think we are in for a long, uncomfortable, sometimes painful, frustrating ride. I have only been diagnosed with this horrible disease or whatever it is called for the last two years and so lucky that it is manageable and not too painful. I find that having a great relationship with my Lord and Savior is making this last journey bearable. I thank Him every day that I have had a really wonderful life.
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@lesx
Thank you again for the tip. My legs are in better shape and seem to be average size now. I do the fold over to the top of the heel (my socks have gray toes and heels). The fold over makes it easier to put the socks on and to take off.
@arflmi33 I agree! I too have found sources that suggest that possibility. I’m going to make an appt. with a vascular surgeon for an opinion!
@arflmi33 what’s HTH?
@jchet HTH is "hope this helps"