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Cold tingling every time I walk, nerve damage or aggravation?

Posted by paul14 @paul14, Jul 12, 2023

I bought OrthoFeet sneakers very wide and a size larger than I need and have nerve damage/aggravation happening every time I walk in them or take them off. Seems like I can’t walk anywhere, inside or out without the cold and tingling sensation that occurs when nerves are being damaged. At night the soles of my feet feel like sponges. I have lost almost all sensation in both feet in the last couple weeks. I’m super careful to walk slowly and not put any force into steps. I’m now afraid to get up to walk into the kitchen. Does the cold tingling each time I walk mean nerve damage or aggravation? There’s a loss of sensation in a different part of the foot after each tingling that doesn’t come back. I am very concerned and discouraged by this. It’s becoming all consuming. It feels like I am going through every nerve just by moving around. Any thoughts appreciated.

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louise1942 | @louise1942 | Jul 15, 2023

Initially it was the neuropathy that was my biggest problem. Then the back got worse. I will be glad if the back pain is reduced and I will accept the fact that the neuropathy probably isn’t going away. So I was happy to hear that the surgery did help the back pain.

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paul14 | @paul14 | Jul 16, 2023
In reply to @tomkipp "You might get a 1 month membership at a YMCA or a Planet Fitness and try..." + (show)
@tomkipp

You might get a 1 month membership at a YMCA or a Planet Fitness and try using a bike there daily to see if it helps. Some places allow you a daily rate...just to try it.

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Good idea. The Y is right down the road. Thanks

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paul14 | @paul14 | Jul 18, 2023

Does anyone have recommendations on best footwear for neuropathy. I bought a pair of Hokas just wide, not extra wide and had the tingling and cold after wearing them so I’m sticking with the OrthoFeet extra wide since I’ve now spent time breaking them in. But I still have the same sensation going from one room to another just putting my weight in them. I’ve lost the use of a lot of sensory nerves through walking, some PT exercises have caused this as well such as heel and toe walking. My walking is now all over the place, very unsteady although my PT coach says it’s mostly normal and stable. Doesn’t feel like it to me. Are there Skechers that are good for neuropathy? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!

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Debbie | @dbeshears1 | Jul 19, 2023
In reply to @paul14 "Does anyone have recommendations on best footwear for neuropathy. I bought a pair of Hokas just..." + (show)
@paul14

Does anyone have recommendations on best footwear for neuropathy. I bought a pair of Hokas just wide, not extra wide and had the tingling and cold after wearing them so I’m sticking with the OrthoFeet extra wide since I’ve now spent time breaking them in. But I still have the same sensation going from one room to another just putting my weight in them. I’ve lost the use of a lot of sensory nerves through walking, some PT exercises have caused this as well such as heel and toe walking. My walking is now all over the place, very unsteady although my PT coach says it’s mostly normal and stable. Doesn’t feel like it to me. Are there Skechers that are good for neuropathy? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!

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Hi Paul - seems like finding the right footware is trial and error for all of us, as we all have different issues with our PN's. I personally have found Skecher's as the best provider for comfort and support for my gait and balance issues. Some report Skecher's were good until their feet changed to needing a different type of support. I've yet to find a foot store or medical field that specializes in finding the best shoe for me, so I've been through a lot of purchases trying to see what works.

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