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@okay

I will add what I feel is important just because...
I have neuropathy in both legs and feet from the knees down to the point that I have zero feeling. My right foot is a "sharko" foot with every bone in the foot either broken or dis-located. I don't wear any socks and only wear sandals occasionaly. That way I can keep track of any injury that may occur. I see my podiatrist so often we are on a first name basis. My point is this, if you have neuropathy be very careful as it doesn't take much to injur yourself. I sleep with a towel between my legs to prevent them from touching. I cared for several blisters before I figured that one out. My podiatrist cuts my toenails since I can no longer see or reach my feet. I also have neuropathy in both hands from the wrist down. So much for the golden years. I hope this helps someone.

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Hi @okay, welcome to Connect and...thank you just because! ☺ It sounds like you have learned the hard way also. I pay close attention to my toenails too - learned that they can kill you if you are not careful and rub your feet together and open a vein close to the surface on your ankle and almost bleed out in bed only to get up for a bathroom trip and wonder where is all that blood coming from that's on the floor. I have much difficulty trimming my own and am close to going with my wife for one of those foot sessions.

Thanks for sharing!
John