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Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?
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Laura,, how are you doing with your inserts from Foot Solutions ?? I found out there is one not too far from me so I went to look. I didn't get measured or anything because I didn't have a apt. I just wanted to look at the shoes.. Does he seem to think all of this will help your neuropathy..?? The lady said he goes with the way you walk, back ,gait, etc>>> I just don't want anything on my feet but I know I need the support I have planters fasciitis also. There is also one not too far from me called the good feet store. I may check it out also.. Do you mind giving me an idea the cost of the insert??
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@peggyn, I just got my orthotics and they have hurt my feet quite a bit but you are only supposed to wear them for one hour the first day, two hours the next and keep adding time each day until you adjust to them. That being said I also bought a new pair of athletic shoes called Brooks Adrenaline. The Foot Solutions store did not have my extra wide width for my toes so I ordered on Amazon. I always have pain whenever I start wearing a new shoe so I want to get my feet used to them before shocking my feet with new shoes plus orthotics. I wouldn’t buy the shoes at their store because the costs are too high. I got them on Amazon. I am almost 64 and I have structural issues going on in my feet especially in my left foot. I am also doing physical therapy and have been given exercises. Everything is really painful and some days I just push through the pain because I am stubborn and really want to be active again.
I saw a certified Pedorthist at Foot Solutions. He/She will examine your feet and look at your walking pattern. He totally knew which athletic shoes would be good for my over pronation in my left foot. I don’t have plantar fasciitis but I’m sure they see that all the time and would definitely recommend the proper shoe for you. I could toatally tell the difference when I got this Brooks shoe...even without the orthotics. The price I paid for orthotics was 360.00. That price includes any adjustments you may need after you start wearing them. My Podiatrist that I saw originally basically did nothing for me! I had to research and try and figure out what to do.
I definately feel that a good supportive shoe will help my neuropathy. It’s just a matter of trial and error and finding what works for you. I know how hard it is to be in pain all of the time with this, it is awful and some days I am just darn worn out!!! I walked for a mile on the track this morning and it really hurt. I soak them at the end of the day in warm water with Epsom salts.
I don’t really know much about The Good Feet stores. I’m sure they also make orthotics but I don’t know if Pedorthist’s work there but I would think that they do. I also don’t know if they also sell shoes there or just do orthotics. You could even visit both and see what feels the best to you. I wish you the best of luck!!! -Laura