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Hi @gleng, I’m in the same boat and don’t have a solution. I’ve tried a few things with mixed results.
- just keep walking, as others have suggested.
- switching some part of my exercise to things that are easier on the feet. I’ve tried cycling (regular and stationary) and joined a gym for elliptical and rowing machines
- wearing extra thick socks. You can find some that are thicker on the bottom but they’re probably not going to be cheap.
- putting more rugs around the house to help recovery between walking sessions.
For me, walking in nature is my main form of physical and mental therapy so I really don’t want to give it up.
Best of luck with everything.
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Hi. Thanks for the responses to my message. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I don't know much about my neuropathy. A Podiatrist did a biopsy on my feet and it indicated that the nerves are healthy. A few years ago a Neurologist conducted electrical tests of the nerves in my legs and feet. I can't remember what he said about the results. They weren't too encouraging. He told me if I started to have pain, to contact him. I need to talk to him again. I'm going to continue monitoring the forum to learn about neuropathy. I have spinal stenosis. Lumbar surgery about 6 years ago, and neck surgery 5 years ago. glen g
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Your last paragraph makes me sad, because walking in nature, along with gardening, are my main sources of pleasure. A year ago I did a 2 mile hike near my house once a week. I also prepped and planted all my flower beds.
I last tried the hike a month ago (sheer stubbornness) and it was painful from the first step. I grimly pushed on. I’ve also tried walking in my neighborhood recently, just a mile. Every body part involved in walking, from my waist down, hurts the entire time. Of course I was in a lot of pain for several days afterward, worse than usual. Hobbling. Struggling to get up steps.
This is a progressive disease. It sucks.