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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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chiefd67 | @chiefd67 | Dec 16, 2022
In reply to @usadavidh "Cloud5 is a great shoe... To be honest, I really believe the issue here is, the..." + (show)
@usadavidh

Cloud5 is a great shoe... To be honest, I really believe the issue here is, the more you spend the better the shoe. Both of these companies have a huge selection, with all types of support, from soft to a firm fit. With Sketchers just from the variety of shoes your selection most likely; was, way to soft for your needs. I'm a competitive runner and the Skechers I use are fantastic with tremendous support, comfort, light and built very well. Cloud5 is a Switzerland company and Sketchers is an American company. Unfortunately, both companies outsource their manufacturing to horrible, abusive, deadly slave labor in China and Vietnam and that's a total bummer! Since I'm typing guess I will also vent-out, that; Neuropathy totally SUCKS! It's so frustrating that the medical knowledge for isolating and treatment is still so archaic almost nonexistent. I've been all over the country for the past three plus years to most of the top clinics searching for anything, even out of the box scenarios that could help, even a little. What I found is, professionals especially since COVID will not even think of working out-side of the box and the reality is they have no tools or support that provide them an insensitive to it. Therefore, if a Neuropathy-patient does not have diabetes they most likely will have not only zero results in finding any type of path for life improvement, but many of us will start wondering if Neuropathy is some type of mental-illness the doctors are hiding from the patient. Thats being a little sarcastic, but I can say in my weakest moments that hasn't crossed my mind. I will conclude by saying since my symptoms started any successful life improvement has been found in simple google search's and a few medical podcast.

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I contribute my neuropathy to vitamin B-12 deficiency, which none of my doctors have considered. I was put on B-12 injections once a month back in the mid-1990s, but much too late as nerve damage was already done. My neuropathy has slowed and is progressing ever so slightly. It is my theory that I need a B-12 injection twice a month, but my primary care doctor will not entertain it. I still have a geographic tongue which is a symptom of B-12 deficiency and in my research geographic tongue will disappear once sufficient B-12 is present in my body. Logic would tell any doctor that trying B-12 injections every two weeks for a trial period of eight weeks or more to see if the geographic tongue would disappear would be a no-brainer. Maybe this will
benefit someone out there that may be experiencing my same issues.

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fala | @fala | Dec 16, 2022
In reply to @johnbishop "Same here, I like Sketchers and get the wider toes." + (show)
@johnbishop

Same here, I like Sketchers and get the wider toes.

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Wondering if anyone else needs leather shoes in the winter? I cannot even find "Pleather", only mesh. Any ideas?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 16, 2022
In reply to @fala "Wondering if anyone else needs leather shoes in the winter? I cannot even find "Pleather", only..." + (show)
@fala

Wondering if anyone else needs leather shoes in the winter? I cannot even find "Pleather", only mesh. Any ideas?

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Sketchers does make leather shoes in men's but not sure about women's shoes. One member mentioned Xero shoes with a flat bottom which I've been looking at but the one I want for Winter is only in black and I want brown 😁

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peggioh | @peggioh | Dec 16, 2022

Saucony, "PWR Run", with a double thick Dr. Scholl insert. 1/2 or full size up, so plenty of wriggle room, and thick wool or alpaca socks.

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Dec 16, 2022

I wear Crocs. I have some really pretty ones in bright colors!

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msgrstclair | @msgrstclair | Dec 17, 2022
In reply to @chiefd67 "I contribute my neuropathy to vitamin B-12 deficiency, which none of my doctors have considered. I..." + (show)
@chiefd67

I contribute my neuropathy to vitamin B-12 deficiency, which none of my doctors have considered. I was put on B-12 injections once a month back in the mid-1990s, but much too late as nerve damage was already done. My neuropathy has slowed and is progressing ever so slightly. It is my theory that I need a B-12 injection twice a month, but my primary care doctor will not entertain it. I still have a geographic tongue which is a symptom of B-12 deficiency and in my research geographic tongue will disappear once sufficient B-12 is present in my body. Logic would tell any doctor that trying B-12 injections every two weeks for a trial period of eight weeks or more to see if the geographic tongue would disappear would be a no-brainer. Maybe this will
benefit someone out there that may be experiencing my same issues.

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Just wondering what this discussion has to do with the question asked?

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smicky | @smicky | Dec 17, 2022

Yes, Altra. Told to get a half size larger than my Merrill’s. These shoes have no slope and are designed with a LARGE toe box. Huge difference.

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pacer3702 | @pacer3702 | Dec 17, 2022
In reply to @fala "Wondering if anyone else needs leather shoes in the winter? I cannot even find "Pleather", only..." + (show)
@fala

Wondering if anyone else needs leather shoes in the winter? I cannot even find "Pleather", only mesh. Any ideas?

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SAS shoes are high quality leather with heavily padded insoles. I add Dr. Scholl's gel inserts on top of the insoles.

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jeffrapp | @jeffrapp | Dec 17, 2022
In reply to @chiefd67 "I contribute my neuropathy to vitamin B-12 deficiency, which none of my doctors have considered. I..." + (show)
@chiefd67

I contribute my neuropathy to vitamin B-12 deficiency, which none of my doctors have considered. I was put on B-12 injections once a month back in the mid-1990s, but much too late as nerve damage was already done. My neuropathy has slowed and is progressing ever so slightly. It is my theory that I need a B-12 injection twice a month, but my primary care doctor will not entertain it. I still have a geographic tongue which is a symptom of B-12 deficiency and in my research geographic tongue will disappear once sufficient B-12 is present in my body. Logic would tell any doctor that trying B-12 injections every two weeks for a trial period of eight weeks or more to see if the geographic tongue would disappear would be a no-brainer. Maybe this will
benefit someone out there that may be experiencing my same issues.

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Hi @chiefd67.
I am surprised that "none of your doctors have considered" vitamin B-12 deficiency as the cause of your PN. The tests to make this diagnosis are simple. Fortunately, vitamin B-12 deficiency is one of the easier causes to treat.
The first test to do is a vitamin B-12 level. The normal range is large, and some feel that a low normal result, especially in older people, may warrant treatment, or further testing. If the screening test is positive, the next tests would be homocysteine levels and methylmelonic acid. If one or both are abnormal, this probably makes the diagnosis, and would require treatment. Other tests could be a complete blood count, which may show a form of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.
It should not be necessary to take vitamin B-12 shots. There is a form of oral vitamin B-12 called methylated B-12 which is well absorbed.
Or, if you are mainly concerned with your tongue, you can simply take the methylated B-12, and see if your symptoms get better
Ask your doctor.

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chiefd67 | @chiefd67 | Dec 17, 2022

Thanks, I will request my primary care physician conduct the tests.

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