Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Welcome @pyrifera, It's good to hear you have found a neurologist that is helping you find some relief. You might also be interested in another discussion where members have shared their journey with neuropathy and what has helped them -- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/

Other good sources of information to learn more about neuropathy are:
-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/neuropathy/neuropathy-overview
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/

Do you mind sharing your biggest challenge with neuropathy, the symptom that bothers you the most?

Hi! Welcome to the group as you start this journey. You mentioned wearing padded socks. I am searching for good ones to especially walk around the house with, and to sleep in so I can easily walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night. I can’t walk barefoot without discomfort, and I just haven’t found the right socks with padding in heels and toes. Do you have a recommendation for what works with you? Thanks, Debbie

Hi, @dbeshears1 - I just saw these Bombas slipper socks advertised - maybe they'd be helpful for you? https://bombas.com/collections/womens-slippers

Thank you - I will look at them!

Hello Debbie, I posted about Bombas sock previously. I wear them as the gripper bottoms offer a light massage on my feet. They are well made and long lasting. I hang dry them to help them last longer.

I’m also wear the Bombas gripper slipper. The slippers are amazingly comfortable as well.

Athena

I found the Bombas slippers to be too expensive at least for us to afford.

Just wondering if you’ve tried Thorlo thick socks, and if so, how they compare to Bombas? I used to run my races in Thorlos (not the thin socks) I wear old ones I have now as house socks, but they’re getting worn. I love Bomba’s charity matching sock program, but couldn’t easily tell from website how cushioned the heels and toes were - I just saw arch support info.

@dbeshears1 - I like other brands for jogging. I just thought the Bomba's slippers would be a good option for around-the-house non-slip wear. I haven't purchased them for myself yet, so can't really give an opinion.

I have done all the above and more for my neuropathy . I am just nearing my 70th birthday and always was told by doctors that there is no remedy or cure. I am on a zoom call with many people who have neuropathy once a month, and a few months ago a Dr. by the name of Jacoby in Scottsdale gave a presentation on small fiber neuropathy and how he and his colleges developed a procedure to operate and relieve the nerve pain. I am now in week three and to have my staples taken out of the areas in concern that the Dr. thought needed it the most. I have high expectations so far that the procedure was a success. Probably will not be able to make a full recovery review until a month or so. As of now I cannot believe the less pain I have in the leg and foot that was bothering me for the last 50 plus years. He considered me a severe case but felt he could make me a high percentage of relief . Looking forward to getting back into my Montana Mountains soon!

damn, I'm so happy you have a shot at getting back to the mountains. they're waiting for you.