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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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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 5, 2023
In reply to @pamd1959 "Oh, I feel your pain, literally. I came on here to find support for my husband’s..." + (show)
@pamd1959

Oh, I feel your pain, literally. I came on here to find support for my husband’s metastatic prostate cancer, and saw your question! Today, THIS VERY DAY, was the first day I experienced the level of pain you described.
My question is, how reversible is neuropathy? Or is this a condition that only degenerates over time?
(My right lower leg has been numb from a double laminectomy, L-4- L-5, Toe dropped before surgery & I am left with residual neuropathy pain, and, alternating numbness, tingling and shooting pain. I am thinking, at this point, I may never get back the feeling in the outside of my calf. Just LIVE with it? I am 3 years post op).
Thank you in advance.

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Welcome @pamd1959, I know it must be difficult trying to help your husband when you are also dealing with neuropathy pain. I don't think anyone can answer your question about whether or not neuropathy will get worse over time. There are so many variables that I think we just need to take it a day at a time trying to find whatever gives us some relief. I wonder if you might find the following discussion helpful to support your husband's metastatic prostrate cancer.

--- Metastic prostate Cancer Survivors - longevity and quality of life: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/metastic-prostate-cancer-survivors-longevity-and-quality-of-life/.

You might find the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site useful for finding complementary and alternative treatments that might provide you some relief:
--- https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

Have you seen a neurologist or started any treatments for the neuropathy?

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davidhpress | @davidhpress | Aug 6, 2023
In reply to @pamd1959 "Oh, I feel your pain, literally. I came on here to find support for my husband’s..." + (show)
@pamd1959

Oh, I feel your pain, literally. I came on here to find support for my husband’s metastatic prostate cancer, and saw your question! Today, THIS VERY DAY, was the first day I experienced the level of pain you described.
My question is, how reversible is neuropathy? Or is this a condition that only degenerates over time?
(My right lower leg has been numb from a double laminectomy, L-4- L-5, Toe dropped before surgery & I am left with residual neuropathy pain, and, alternating numbness, tingling and shooting pain. I am thinking, at this point, I may never get back the feeling in the outside of my calf. Just LIVE with it? I am 3 years post op).
Thank you in advance.

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My neuropathy has become easier to live with.
I take:
(1) Lyrica
(2) Benfotiamine
(3) Alpha Lipoic Acid

I’ve recently stopped #2 and #3 and replaced them with Nuturna’s liquid Alpha Lipoic Acid that contains Benfotiamine and some other useful ingredients.

I sometimes wear Darn Tough wool socks during the day - they feel like compression socks and the neuropathy tingling pretty much goes away.

Neuropathy seems to be different for different people so the above may work well for me and not for you BUT I tell you it works well for me. What was just getting worse and worse now feels a lot better.

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collierga | @collierga | Aug 6, 2023
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@harley22

My feet are so numb that I literally can’t feel when I walk, and I’m like a weeble.
I wear New Balance sneakers because I also wear a AFO brace on my right foot, and it has to fit in the sneaker.
At times my feet hurt so badly,that I can’t stand on them at all.
Lately I have been putting Salon Pas pads on them, and they seem to help.
I also take Tramadol for the pain.
Any suggestions for footwear would be appreciated, as I’m running out of ideas.

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I wear Brooks running shoes
They offer good support and feet do not hurt in them
A little pricey but worth it

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harley22 | @harley22 | Aug 6, 2023
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@collierga

I wear Brooks running shoes
They offer good support and feet do not hurt in them
A little pricey but worth it

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Thanks I’ll look into them.

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harley22 | @harley22 | Aug 6, 2023
In reply to @collierga "I wear Brooks running shoes They offer good support and feet do not hurt in them..." + (show)
@collierga

I wear Brooks running shoes
They offer good support and feet do not hurt in them
A little pricey but worth it

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Thanks for the info.
Since I wear a brace on my right foot, it has to fit inside the sneaker.
I usually have to buy the sneaker larger and wider for it to fit.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Aug 6, 2023
In reply to @harley22 "My feet are so numb that I literally can’t feel when I walk, and I’m like..." + (show)
@harley22

My feet are so numb that I literally can’t feel when I walk, and I’m like a weeble.
I wear New Balance sneakers because I also wear a AFO brace on my right foot, and it has to fit in the sneaker.
At times my feet hurt so badly,that I can’t stand on them at all.
Lately I have been putting Salon Pas pads on them, and they seem to help.
I also take Tramadol for the pain.
Any suggestions for footwear would be appreciated, as I’m running out of ideas.

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@harley22
My feet are the same way, no brace though.
I wear New Balance 990 version 5, New Balance 1540 version 3, SAS, and Mephisto’s. I alternate wearing them which helps me. Biggest problem is they are all pricy.
Take care,
Jake

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bryce49 | @bryce49 | Aug 6, 2023
In reply to @harley22 "My feet are so numb that I literally can’t feel when I walk, and I’m like..." + (show)
@harley22

My feet are so numb that I literally can’t feel when I walk, and I’m like a weeble.
I wear New Balance sneakers because I also wear a AFO brace on my right foot, and it has to fit in the sneaker.
At times my feet hurt so badly,that I can’t stand on them at all.
Lately I have been putting Salon Pas pads on them, and they seem to help.
I also take Tramadol for the pain.
Any suggestions for footwear would be appreciated, as I’m running out of ideas.

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SAS shoes and flipflops are often the only thing I can wear on very painful days. sasnola.com

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johncollins1 | @johncollins1 | Aug 6, 2023

I wear Hokas and take gabapentin This has made a real difference in the last 3 months

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solobeee1 | @solobeee1 | Aug 7, 2023

Hokas are incredible & I just found this sale’s going on now.
https://annualsale.durety.shop/collections/Mens?map_id=842742
The Model 8 has a metal type strip in the sole which allows you to feel the ground plus the inside is cushioned beautifully. They are pricey but this sale sounds great. Also, get the speed laces so you may not have to bend down to get them on.

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barrye | @barrye | Aug 7, 2023

I have tried many shoes. I used to change them as often as three times a day to find some comfort. However, I now wear OrthoFeet shoes and I can go many days in a row just wearing them. I wear the Lava Stretchable model.

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