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Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 29 11:31pm | Replies (998)
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@thomaslink

Thanks for your input John. Having shoes on at all ( I usually don't even tie them ) is a problem. Even having socks on is an issue although not as bad. If I wear shoes for just a few hours my feet hurt badly. I have found that the only thing that helps is icing them down. I have a pair of Sketcher's relaxed fit air cooled that are probably the best but putting anything on my feet is a problem. It's mostly the bottom of my feet. They feel raw and sore but look normal. I saw someone suggest their podiatrist had some sample shoes and am going to look at that as I am going to a podiatrist soon. I have only seen my PCP so far.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | May 15, 2019

Hello, @thomaslink - I'd like to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Glad you've connected with @johnbishop. You'll notice I moved your post here to an existing discussion he mentioned, "Does anyone find that a brand of shoes helps your foot neuropathy?" so you can meet others with similar concerns. If you click on VIEW & REPLY in your email notification, you will see the whole discussion and can join in, meet, and participate with other members talking about their or their loved ones' experiences.

That sounds very difficult that having on shoes at all is a problem with your peripheral neuropathy and they feel raw 24/7. Ouch.

Hoping that others here who have talked about challenges with shoes hurting and trying to find solutions will chime in with some thoughts and suggestions for you on this, in addition to how this is affecting your ability to do your job. Please meet @dorisena @lauraj155 @lorirenee1 @peggyn @nanashelly @retiredteacher and others.

Right now at work, do you ice your feet down sometimes, or how are you getting through your workday with the shoe issue?

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