Need warm socks for my cold feet

Posted by bcool123 @bcool123, Sep 19, 2023

I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet can get so cold. Does anyone have a particular brand of warm, tall socks, that they would recommend? Non-compression please. Compression socks just make my feet colder. Winter is coming in Colorado!
Bcool123

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Yes, I bought these last winter and I wear them all year long. EBMORE Womens Merino Wool Socks Winter Warm Hiking Thick Thermal Cozy Boot Crew Comfy Socks 5 Pairs
Amazon is where I go them.

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I use the socks(with grippers) that they give you in the hospital. Keeps the feet warm and helps prevent slipping. I also wear fleece lined slippers.

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I understand what you are going through with PN and cold feet. My feet get cold [and I live in Arizona! LOL!] and it is so painful. Does anyone know if there are "PN SPECIALISTS" out there? I have seen neurologists and a podiatrist [referred by neurologist] who could care less. I have read that PN can lead to amputation and I am having so many problems that I am very scared. I don't know where to turn. I know there is no cure for PN, but certainly something can be done before it comes to amputation?? You can see a line just below my knees [both legs] where my PN has moved up to. You can actually see the line. Below the line, there is swelling, an extreme change in my skin, the skin is much whiter than my upper legs......well, anyone with PN knows what I am talking about, and knows there is more. I would just like to find a Dr who cares and who might have ideas for treatment to keep it progressing to amputation. My feet are extremely bad. For toleration, I am up to 600 mgs of Gabapentin, with 2 x-strength tylenol, at least 3, and often 4 times a day. The Gaba is more than I should take because of an involuntary neurological body sway, because it gives me less control in preventing falls, but if I don't take it, I cannot tolerate the pain. Anyone else?
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Oh PKH, your PN has progressed further than mine. I still have a good color in my feet and I can walk with a walker. I have not heard anyone talk about a Doctor Who has been effective. John Bishop, one of the Connect’s volunteers talks about a series of meds that he takes that has been very helpful. But darn I can’t remember the name of it. Watch for him in the posts on Connect and send him a post. I’ve heard talk about amputation too and that is a terrifying future to be looking at. I’m so sorry I don’t have any answers for you. Try connecting with John.
Sending you prayers for peace, and hopefully wellness.
Bcool123

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@parrot53

Yes, I bought these last winter and I wear them all year long. EBMORE Womens Merino Wool Socks Winter Warm Hiking Thick Thermal Cozy Boot Crew Comfy Socks 5 Pairs
Amazon is where I go them.

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Pulling up Amazon right now!! Thanks for the suggestion, Bcool123

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I also wear socks at night and I live in warm Florida. I don't do compression while sleeping, I just buy fleece slip-ons that have non-skid dots on bottom. Because I rub peppermint oil on my feet every night, I have multiple to swap out. As one other person said, I love wool socks - and when wearing my walking tennis shoes I love my Paca's https://www.pacas.com/collections/womens-socks

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I have an even more complicated situation. I have small fiber PN, which started with a faulty sense of burning while wearing shoes or other situations with pressure. Now it has advanced to pain and cold feet in anything other than "normal" temperature of around 70 degrees. Even air conditioned air causes this, particularly in a car.
As a result, I have to constantly switch from covering my feet with a blanket, shoes, socks, etc. until they start to burn, then switching to bare feet, then they start to feel extremely cold and painful, then repeat. The "Goldilocks zone" is very narrow.
Anyone else have this experience, and any suggestions for how to deal with it?

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@jeffrapp

I have an even more complicated situation. I have small fiber PN, which started with a faulty sense of burning while wearing shoes or other situations with pressure. Now it has advanced to pain and cold feet in anything other than "normal" temperature of around 70 degrees. Even air conditioned air causes this, particularly in a car.
As a result, I have to constantly switch from covering my feet with a blanket, shoes, socks, etc. until they start to burn, then switching to bare feet, then they start to feel extremely cold and painful, then repeat. The "Goldilocks zone" is very narrow.
Anyone else have this experience, and any suggestions for how to deal with it?

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I highly recommend socks by "Heat Holders".....I love these and wear them all the time. I purchased several on ebay. Hope this helps you!

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@pkh3381

I understand what you are going through with PN and cold feet. My feet get cold [and I live in Arizona! LOL!] and it is so painful. Does anyone know if there are "PN SPECIALISTS" out there? I have seen neurologists and a podiatrist [referred by neurologist] who could care less. I have read that PN can lead to amputation and I am having so many problems that I am very scared. I don't know where to turn. I know there is no cure for PN, but certainly something can be done before it comes to amputation?? You can see a line just below my knees [both legs] where my PN has moved up to. You can actually see the line. Below the line, there is swelling, an extreme change in my skin, the skin is much whiter than my upper legs......well, anyone with PN knows what I am talking about, and knows there is more. I would just like to find a Dr who cares and who might have ideas for treatment to keep it progressing to amputation. My feet are extremely bad. For toleration, I am up to 600 mgs of Gabapentin, with 2 x-strength tylenol, at least 3, and often 4 times a day. The Gaba is more than I should take because of an involuntary neurological body sway, because it gives me less control in preventing falls, but if I don't take it, I cannot tolerate the pain. Anyone else?
P

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I have read that foe some individuals fighting circulation issues hyperbaric oxygen treatment can be helpful.

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Thank you for that. Where would you receive that treatment?
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