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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@robbert

I have had neuropathy to a terrible extent. 70 years old and was taking 800 mg of Gabapentin three times a day. Now I take absolutely zero. And my neuropathy has completely disappeared after years of suffering and I understand exactly what you're going through. I eliminated mine completely by diet. I personally believe that today existing primary doctors lack a huge and I mean huge education of diet. And do I blame them for this and the way that they're taught and the way they conduct themselves with the knowledge that they have? Absolutely. I had no intention of going down this medical road but after five cranioplasties, two hip replacements and a 12-in rod in my left leg thanks to a raccoon, I changed my life by learning. The best thing people can do is learn how to read a CBC at the very least and take control of what's happening to your body and understand it. In some ways it amazes me that someone will buy it let's say a drone, spend days reading through 15 pages of instructions which have fonts the size of small picnic ants yet, they won't take the time and put together what your CBC will tell you. At 70 , after all I've been through and what I Now understand, I'm glad and very happy to say that I take zero medication and after everything that I've been through. I do not have a primary. Where do I get my prescriptions for my CBC with differential and CMP and toss in INR so I can see my meld and tossing in the occasion of CRP? From my podiatrist.

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May i asked what diet helped you?

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@robbert

I have had neuropathy to a terrible extent. 70 years old and was taking 800 mg of Gabapentin three times a day. Now I take absolutely zero. And my neuropathy has completely disappeared after years of suffering and I understand exactly what you're going through. I eliminated mine completely by diet. I personally believe that today existing primary doctors lack a huge and I mean huge education of diet. And do I blame them for this and the way that they're taught and the way they conduct themselves with the knowledge that they have? Absolutely. I had no intention of going down this medical road but after five cranioplasties, two hip replacements and a 12-in rod in my left leg thanks to a raccoon, I changed my life by learning. The best thing people can do is learn how to read a CBC at the very least and take control of what's happening to your body and understand it. In some ways it amazes me that someone will buy it let's say a drone, spend days reading through 15 pages of instructions which have fonts the size of small picnic ants yet, they won't take the time and put together what your CBC will tell you. At 70 , after all I've been through and what I Now understand, I'm glad and very happy to say that I take zero medication and after everything that I've been through. I do not have a primary. Where do I get my prescriptions for my CBC with differential and CMP and toss in INR so I can see my meld and tossing in the occasion of CRP? From my podiatrist.

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As a former lab tech and neuropathy symptom sufferer…. You are so right about being aware and understanding your lab results and when to do something with a professional you have researched. Then, proceed with caution and awareness.
You have done a great job. I did same thing with the Gabapentin. Had these symptoms beginning 12 years ago. Happy New Yeae.

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Barefoot shoes do it very well for neuropathy. Go to Amazon & learn all about them or just Google them. Legitimate reviews are posted.
They are truly a game changer.
I’m 80 & have had neuropathy for 15 years & finally these came along.

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@robbert

I have had neuropathy to a terrible extent. 70 years old and was taking 800 mg of Gabapentin three times a day. Now I take absolutely zero. And my neuropathy has completely disappeared after years of suffering and I understand exactly what you're going through. I eliminated mine completely by diet. I personally believe that today existing primary doctors lack a huge and I mean huge education of diet. And do I blame them for this and the way that they're taught and the way they conduct themselves with the knowledge that they have? Absolutely. I had no intention of going down this medical road but after five cranioplasties, two hip replacements and a 12-in rod in my left leg thanks to a raccoon, I changed my life by learning. The best thing people can do is learn how to read a CBC at the very least and take control of what's happening to your body and understand it. In some ways it amazes me that someone will buy it let's say a drone, spend days reading through 15 pages of instructions which have fonts the size of small picnic ants yet, they won't take the time and put together what your CBC will tell you. At 70 , after all I've been through and what I Now understand, I'm glad and very happy to say that I take zero medication and after everything that I've been through. I do not have a primary. Where do I get my prescriptions for my CBC with differential and CMP and toss in INR so I can see my meld and tossing in the occasion of CRP? From my podiatrist.

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What diet helped you?

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@retiredteacher

@lorirenee1 I would love to have the answer for that too. Wonderful question. I have tried soft soles and hard soles and orthopedic inserts and gel inserts. I have found nothing that keeps my feet from feeling as if I'm walking on broken glass. If you find something, will you let me know? I am almost to the point of not being able to walk. I'm sure there are others who would like suggestions too.
Thanks,
Carol @ retired teacher

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I find some relief from my homemade essential oil lotion. Research yourself ask Dr. I like garden of life organic essential oil.

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I love my Hokas. Recommended by my foot Dr in Houston

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I love my Altra walking shoes. Not perfect but the large toe box plus Thorlo socks really help.

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Hi, it can be a pain to find the best shoes. I was diagnosed with neuropathy three years ago. I don’t know why, every test under the sun.
I found sketchers slip-ons… (Amazon) Believe me, like you I've bought many shoes ext.
Good luck on your quest.

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My symptoms are not as acute as those in many of the replies, here, but they are very similar and I, too, have had trouble with shoes that hurt. I found Kuru wide toebox shoes work well for me: Atom and Quantum 2 and for boots, Quest. They have heels that wrap around the heel of the foot when you step into them. I also went to a gait physical therapist, which I highly recommend for neuropathy in the feet. They have equipment that helps them see where the pain is and they can adjust the inserts to take pressure off that pain but still keep balance. The combination of Kuru shoes and a physical therapist with a gait specialty got me back on my feet.

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