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

Posted by lorirenee1 @lorirenee1, Mar 25, 2019

I am on a constant quest for shoes that don't kill my feet due to the neuropathy. I find that Spencos and Wolky shoes seem the best. Are there any other suggestions? Shoes can be just crippling for me. Horrid.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 19, 2020
In reply to @shelda69 "I'm a type 2 diabetic and the doctors won't listen I keep asking for a nutritionist..." + (show)
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I'm a type 2 diabetic and the doctors won't listen I keep asking for a nutritionist goes nowhere

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Hello @mstephen, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @lioness and other members. Sad to hear your doctors won't listen. I've been labelled as a person with pre-diabetes and have many times been offered appointments with a Mayo nutritionist/dietitian. i had already seen one years before to help me with weight management but I just didn't have the motivation at the time to keep up with it. Now I know how important it is I've made some changes in my lifestyle to eat healthier and lose some weight.

Here's an article you might find helpful - Excerpt from article... "Diets rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, moderate in alcohol consumption, and lower in refined grains, red/processed meats, and sugar-sweetened beverages have demonstrated to reduce diabetes risk and improve glycemic control and blood lipids in patients with diabetes.Feb 11, 2016" -- Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes: Dietary ...: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4751088/

If my doctor is not open to listening to my requests to improve my health, I would be seeking another opinion. I'm not sure if it's an option for you but if you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, contact one of the appointment offices. The contact information for Minnesota, Arizona and Florida can be found here http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.

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patrick17 | @patrick17 | Jul 19, 2020
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@shelda69

I'm a type 2 diabetic and the doctors won't listen I keep asking for a nutritionist goes nowhere

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A website, NutritionFacts.org, by Dr. Michael Greger might be helpful to you. He has many videos concerning nutrition and diet. Search for ones on diabetes.
https://nutritionfacts.org

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lioness | @lioness | Jul 19, 2020
In reply to @pfbacon "When I'm home: ugg boots with a pair of my orthotics in them. When pain is..." + (show)
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When I'm home: ugg boots with a pair of my orthotics in them. When pain is distracting, I pull them off and spray with lidocaine spray (I'm SO glad that lidocaine and benzocaine can be purchased over the counter). It gives me a few minutes break from the pain and resets the pain spiral down to zero. I don't know if "pain spiral" is the right phrase, but you might know what I mean: constant pain escalates on itself and gets worse and worse even when the basic condition is not progressing as much. When I'm running: Skechers with the soft "rebounding" rubber soles and my orthotics. When it's very painful, I have to grin and bear it. Running helps - while I'm running, I'm so interested in my surroundings that it distracts me from the pain. If my anti-seizure meds are due in an hour, I can get through that hour by running, walking, or biking outside in a different world from the one I wake up in every day. I'm reading this section with interest as I'm always looking for new ways. The house I am just moving into has a shower with 3 heads - 1 points directly at my feet and calves and has a separate control. I've been turning it on cold while the upper ones are hot enough to keep me warm while my feet and calves are getting refreshed by the cold water. Peggy

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@pfbacon . My problem is my feet are always cold have to wear socks in summer or a hot foot bath for them .

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dorisena | @dorisena | Jul 19, 2020
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@shelda69

I'm a type 2 diabetic and the doctors won't listen I keep asking for a nutritionist goes nowhere

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The doctors don't believe you still stick to a diabetic diet so the only thing you can do is get mad and prove them wrong. I suggest purchasing the Mayo Diet book which has more information than you can use, and is very practical. My only complaint is that I eat much more protein thant he amounts recommended and probably won't cut down anytime soon. I spoil myself with fresh veggies and fruit and that helps me eat the right food for a balanced diet. I do not bring home food I should be avoiding. That is a no no and I wouldn't drive back to town to get something I shouldn't have. I have enough faith in myself to stick to eating the best foods for me. Dorisena

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dorisena | @dorisena | Jul 19, 2020
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@lioness

@pfbacon . My problem is my feet are always cold have to wear socks in summer or a hot foot bath for them .

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We are having a heat wave and I still have to wear socks to bed because my feet get so cold when I sit for a while. At 2:00 a.m. I have to take the socks off because I am too hot. Today my air conditioner broke down. I must sleep in the basement until the repairman comes. Dorisena

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lioness | @lioness | Jul 19, 2020
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@dorisena

We are having a heat wave and I still have to wear socks to bed because my feet get so cold when I sit for a while. At 2:00 a.m. I have to take the socks off because I am too hot. Today my air conditioner broke down. I must sleep in the basement until the repairman comes. Dorisena

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@dorisena You can't win I do same with socks and covers. I remember one year it went to -25 for a whole week we slept in the basement near the furnace . Glad I'm out here now .

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lorid | @lorid | Jul 20, 2020

I can’t find a good shoe either although I have an old pair of Saucony running shoe that works well. Socks hurt though. Can’t wear the new pair even though they’re the same brand.

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dckuke | @dckuke | Jul 20, 2020

I like Dr Comfort and Wigwam socks. There are several brands of low compression socks that are comfortable, but $20/pair.

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dorisena | @dorisena | Jul 20, 2020
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I can’t find a good shoe either although I have an old pair of Saucony running shoe that works well. Socks hurt though. Can’t wear the new pair even though they’re the same brand.

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I recommend you get some advice from a foot doctor. I have worn leather orthotics for years but my son is wearing the plastic ones which don't work well for me. I have worn SAS shoes that tie and most of my friends my age have them as well. I also wear Finn shoes, recommended by a therapist, terribly expensive and imported from Germany. I really like them and they never wear out. They solved all my feet problems without surgery, in addition to stretching with bands for a long period of time. I do not run at all, and haven't worn sports type tennis shoes for years now. The SAS shoes do the job well for me, so I am no longer a "little old lady in tennis shoes,". But you need to get accustomed to spending money for brands that are so well made they do not wear out. I also purchase pricey socks which are shaped to fit the toes and are marked for right and left feet. I buy wide shoes for the treadmill but haven't been doing that recently.
I had to give up buying bargain shoes on sale but it has been worth it. Dorisena

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