Neuropathy in feet

dorookie
dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
Hey all,

Thought I would share a bit of news. As you all probably know I have bad neuropathy in both my feet since treatment, its been just over 2 years since my last treatment and I still have bad problems. A friend of mine suggested that I try some diabetic socks. So I got a few pairs, and I have been wearing them everyday, and I have seen improvement in my feet. They dont seem to hurt as much and alot of the tingling has faded. I got my socks at walgreens, they are not cheap but not to expensive either. But thus far they appear to be aiding me in my neuropathy. SO I thought I would share, not sure if this has been mentioned before or not.

Keeping all in my prayers!!

HUGS
Beth

Comments

  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    Thanks for sharing, Beth!
    Thanks for sharing, Beth!
  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 Member Posts: 521 Member
    Thanks for the Information
    Hi,
    I notice my neuropathy in hands and feet when the temperature drops so I have thick hiking socks in sandles. I wear gloves when the temperature drops below 70 degrees . I will stop in at Wahlgreens and try a pair.

    Prayers,
    NB
  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
    Thanks for posting this
    My neuropathy has gotten better, but is not near resolved. We have had a very hot summer and my feet have done much better in the heat. We had some cold nights this last week, and that caused problems for me - when I had to put on socks and/or shoes. My feet are happier bare or in flip flops. When I am forced to put on socks and shoes again I will try the diabetic socks to see if that makes a difference for me. I'm glad they help you!
  • Vickilg
    Vickilg Member Posts: 281 Member
    Great Advice
    Thank you, Beth! I will stop by and purchase them tonight. May pick up a pair for my hands too :)

    Have a great weekend!

    Big hug!

    Vicki
  • toyfox
    toyfox Member Posts: 158 Member
    socks
    Hi Beth,
    Do you know the brand name, we found two different makers, Dr.Scholls and Jobst.
    They did not have any at Walgreens
    Would like to get the one that worked for you.
    Thanks....Linda
  • Matta
    Matta Member Posts: 39
    Thank you Beth
    Thank you for sharing!

    The temperature here in Iceland is going down very fast now and I can feel it on my fingers and feet and also in the face when it´s very cold. This evening it´s 43 F ( 6 Celcius ) so I also need warm socks :-) and here it´s the end of the summer now so it will get much colder in October!


    Matta
  • marqimark
    marqimark Member Posts: 242 Member
    Matta said:

    Thank you Beth
    Thank you for sharing!

    The temperature here in Iceland is going down very fast now and I can feel it on my fingers and feet and also in the face when it´s very cold. This evening it´s 43 F ( 6 Celcius ) so I also need warm socks :-) and here it´s the end of the summer now so it will get much colder in October!


    Matta

    Iceland
    Weather sounds like the same as when I lived 18 years in Fairbanks, Alaska. (>_<)

    Dressing warm, layers and layers, was second nature. (:
  • marqimark
    marqimark Member Posts: 242 Member
    Feet
    Haven't recovered from hands and feet.

    Try anything that will help.

    Mark
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    The socks do help
    I am 7 years out and a few other things have helped me. Get a skin lotion that is for soothing and healing and smear it all over your feet then put on socks and sleep in them. Walking also really helped me and once I got used to walking, the stationary bike and running also have helped.

    My hands are pretty much back to normal but I think the damage to the nerves in my feet is permanent and they get cold so easily. Like Kathryn I used to wear flip-flops all the time and now my toes get cold and turn purple. I have 3 kinds of house slipper now; warm weather, cold weather, and coldest weather. I also have some really thick and warm socks.

    Here is an article from Scott Hamilton's (the skater) website with some good info. I read it years ago and it helped me greatly.

    http://www.chemocare.com/managing/numbness__tingling.asp

    Lisa P.
  • RickMurtagh
    RickMurtagh Member Posts: 587 Member
    Matta said:

    Thank you Beth
    Thank you for sharing!

    The temperature here in Iceland is going down very fast now and I can feel it on my fingers and feet and also in the face when it´s very cold. This evening it´s 43 F ( 6 Celcius ) so I also need warm socks :-) and here it´s the end of the summer now so it will get much colder in October!


    Matta

    Iceland
    I loved Iceland, even in the winter. I was not under treatment when I lived there - thank goodness.
  • fisherwoman
    fisherwoman Member Posts: 15
    neuropathy
    I found that bag balm helped a bit for moisturizing.My husband got me gel boots/mitts that were kept in the freezer and when my feet/hands got really hot and burning ,they helped a lot.I went to bed wearing them sometimes.I also took vitamin B6 and glutamine.CROCS were the best ever for my feet/socks with aloe vera from Zellers.But the crocs from China is not the same quality as the ones made in the States/Canada...not as soft.Hopefully, it will disappear.Good to know they help.

    Verna
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    Hi Beth, Do the socks help

    Hi Beth, Do the socks help with the tingling?? Rick's feet don't hurt, but they constantly tingle. Thanks... Cynthia
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    Love it
    That's why I love this group. It's all about people helping people!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member

    Hi Beth, Do the socks help

    Hi Beth, Do the socks help with the tingling?? Rick's feet don't hurt, but they constantly tingle. Thanks... Cynthia

    Yes
    they have helped with the tingling as well for me, and that sure does make a difference.

    Hope they help Rick too

    HUGS
    Beth
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Warmth
    I'm feeling the best when there is warmth on my feet or warm weather. It makes a big difference once the cold weather starts hitting me. My feet will hurt and make it uncomfortable for me to walk. Surprisingly when asking my doctor before taking treatment about the neuropathy she said it is very rare. When mentioning it in April and telling her I'm still suffering from it she said "yes, I'm seeing that more patients are experiencing this." Like hello why didn't she know this before.

    Kim
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    dorookie said:

    Yes
    they have helped with the tingling as well for me, and that sure does make a difference.

    Hope they help Rick too

    HUGS
    Beth

    Thank you! :-)


    Thank you! :-)