@lorirenee1 I am way out of my league with neuropathy. I have only had it for two months. Some days it isn't as bad. I have some research to do to figure out what all it involves. I know diabetics can get neuropathy, but I never had it until I got up one morning and my feet were horrible. I am not familiar with PEA, but I will research that. I do not take any meds for my Diabetes, I already have enough for my thyroid, gastro problems, and blood pressure. I am trying very hard not to take anything for Diabetes, and my endo agrees as long as I control with diet and exercise. Of course, since my feet are so painful, I am not able to exercise. I was walking on my treadmill daily. I'll check on PEA and hope when I get my Spencos that I can get back to the treadmill. You are right: Everything to do with Diabetes is very hard to deal with, but with help, it can be managed.
Thanks again.
Carol

@lorirenee1 @retiredteacher, Hi Ladies, just wanted to chime in here regarding neuropathy and shoes, my least favorite subjects 😉 Lori, I so much loved everything about the Spenco mule but they just did not work for these picky feet of mine so sending them back. I have ordered and sent back so many shoes I feel like a crazy person! I went to a shoe store called Foot Solutions here in San Diego and met with a Pedorthist. They made custom orthotics and I just got them. I am wearing them for an hour the first day and try to increase the time each day. I will most likely need to go back in a few days to have them adjusted which is quite common. They are already digging into my high arches, ow. I don’t have any numbness in my feet so I feel everything!! My husband does not have neuropathy but he swears by his custom made othotics that he wears in all of his shoes! He is a lucky one!

Carol, I hope so much that the Spencos work for you!!! But I have decided that I really have to try everything on from a specialty shoe store. At least if they don’t work you can take them back if worn only in the house. I don’t know if they have Foot Solutions stores nationwide but might be something to think about. They have a lot of mule style of shoe but the Pedorthist said I need a more supportive shoe which the SAS sneaker shoe I am wearing is not. But he doesn’t want to sell me anything new until I get used to the orthotic which I appreciated. I would be so happy if I can do my walking again!!! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!!!

Lori,
Thanks for recommending the Spenco shoes and I’ll look up info on PEA.
What foot exercises do you do in particular that helps relieve the foot pain? I can only wear Birks as well and am looking for alternatives as well. I really want to know exercises to help with my foot pain. Thank you
Mitch@2015.

@lorirenee1 Can you describe or name the specific foot exercises you do? I have done some that result in more pain. I am expecting to get PT soon and maybe they can prescribe some. I can tolerate my tennis/walking shoes for about 30 minutes before I have to take them off or the pain is too bad. I only wear socks in the house and that is not good either for different reasons.I have been looking on the internet for the Spencos and other shoes recommended on Mayo Connect and they are either sandals or closed shoes that I know would not be an improvement so I am trying to find other solutions. Thanks for any advice.

what foot exercises do you so?