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Anyone out there with Erythromelalgia?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: May 12 7:45am | Replies (298)

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@hotfooted

It's been a while since I've been on here and I thought I'd let you and folks know another recent trick I've discovered to keep my feet cool while I sleep.. The weather has turned a bit cooler here in Oregon lately and I've been needing my heating mattress pad on, but then I have the problem of my feet getting too hot and flaring during the night.. Not good!! That's been keeping me awake a few hours every night.. Well, I went to the fabric store and bought 1 yard of thermal barrier quilted fabric like used on ironing boards.. Now that protects my feet from the heat and I can sleep all night.. I do have to sleep in socks and that keeps me comfortable.. On really cool nights I wear my husbands Wigwam wool socks to bed.. His socks are big and loose and that feels better too.. I hope this tip helps someone else get a good night's sleep, too...

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Hi @hotfooted , that is a very apropos Connect name! My wife has incredibly hot feet as well. She actually sleeps with her feet uncovered and sticking out the end of the bed. And it's so strange because when we were married she hated cold feet and was always putting them right against my legs all night to keep them warm. I usually didn't mind as I was always too hot anyway. But what a difference a little neuropathy makes! She now has a fan blowing on them 24/7. I'm sure your idea of the thermal fabric will sound useful to someone else though. Glad to have you back, since you say you have been off Connect for a while. Nice to hear from you. Best, Hank