Hello, all! I have two questions related to my own idiopathic polyneuropathy.

One question has to do with leg weakness. My legs feel reasonably strong (for a 78-year-old guy who's unable to get much exercise because of his PN), but most days grow weaker as the day goes along, sometimes feeling downright "rubbery" by evening. I've no tingling, no pain, just this "rubbery" feeling, like my legs can't be trusted.

My other question has to do with shoes. More specifically, with orthotics. Because of severely flat feet, I have been wearing orthotics since the 1980s. I still love going around barefoot indoors. More and more I've noticed that when I'm going around barefoot, especially on hardwood floors (I do wear non-slip socks), my feet and ankles (sometimes my knees, too) begin to ache. I find myself walking "funny." Am I making a terrible mistake by not wearing my orthotics 24/7, even if it means slipping them into a pair of slippers? Has anyone had a similar experience?

Merry Friday!
Ray (@ray666)