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The best socks for neuropathy

Posted by crazycatlady4110 @crazycatlady4110, 1 day ago

I have idiopathic neuropathy in my hands and feet. Nobody knows why or seems to care other than putting me on gabapentin, which makes me feel like a zombie. I have to wear socks at all times, even in bed. I can't seem to find the right ones that will work for me and elliviate some pain. I DON'T like the toeless kind. Any suggestions out there on what's worked for you? Thank you in advance.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 23 hours ago

Welcome @crazycatlady4110, I have to wear compression socks during the day but also wear looser fitting socks at night because of an accident I had one night of rubbing my feet together while sleeping and having a bad toenail open a vein in my ankle. This led to an ambulance trip to the ER from the non stop bleeding. I've found that a softer material like bamboo fiber socks feel better on my feet. I also put a moisturizer lotion on my feet each night before putting the socks on. You might want to check out this other discussion to learn what others have shared.
-- Socks - What helps with Neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/socks-1/

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crazycatlady4110 | @crazycatlady4110 | 23 hours ago
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Welcome @crazycatlady4110, I have to wear compression socks during the day but also wear looser fitting socks at night because of an accident I had one night of rubbing my feet together while sleeping and having a bad toenail open a vein in my ankle. This led to an ambulance trip to the ER from the non stop bleeding. I've found that a softer material like bamboo fiber socks feel better on my feet. I also put a moisturizer lotion on my feet each night before putting the socks on. You might want to check out this other discussion to learn what others have shared.
-- Socks - What helps with Neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/socks-1/

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@johnbishop Oh wow, I'm so sorry that happened to you, it sounds awful! Thank you for this information, I appreciate it. I will check out the other discussion as well. Have a great day!

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allessio77 | @allessio77 | 1 hour ago

My understanding is the tight compression socks are for those with a blood flow issue, and loose diabetic socks are for nerve issues. Since I have PN, and my blood flow is fine (measured by ankle pulse), I wear the loose diabetic socks.

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