Diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy

[verwon]

The advice on the Crocs just reminded me of a news story that I read 2 weeks ago, since you wear them and many people buy them for their kids, I wanted to post a warning here, be very, very careful with them on excalators. Severel kids, teens, and even a few adults were injured when stading near the walls of escalators as they got the rubber sides of the shoes caught and couldn't get them out. Now they are warning people who wear them and get on escalators to mind your feet and make sure you keep your feet over to the middle, rather than standing on the edge right near the handrail.

LOL! Before reading this story, I didn't even know what crocs were, I had to look it up.

Anyway, here's some stuff about it:

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Personally, I wouldn't recommend these shoes to someone with foot problems or pain, I know our doc told my husband to never wear them since he is diabetic and rubber shoes like this do not have the appropriate support for people who need it and they can hold in excessive moisture.

I know a lot of people say they are comfortable and that is great if you do not have any problems with your feet or pain issues.

I am sure both kats, telos, myself, and others can all tell you, that the one thing you need when you have pain issues are shoes with good support and that also protect you feet. Open toed shoes are also not recommended for anyone with diabetes, foot problems, or pain conditions.

On the cowboy boot issue, I had to stop wearing mine, too, as well as my high heels, which I just love, but when you have pain problems like yours telos, or back problems like mine, you have to have something that has support and a relatively flat sole, any heeled type of footware will increase your pain tremendously, because they throw you lower back out of wack.

[telos2000]

I looked at those Crocs and.....well call me a slave to fashion....or perhaps machismo...but I wouldn't be caught dead in a pair of those. No offense meant and I am sure they look good on the ladies, but they just aren't my cup of tea.....I meant cup of black coffee! So far my SASs and Rockports are doing fine.

I also started taking B-6 which is suppose to help. We shall see.

[tlspiegel]

Each to their own. I know bikers who wear them around here and I also know people with severe pain either back or foot or leg and they wear them all the time. But, each to their own.

[Mouse7088]

Oh wow Telos...here I thought it was just your mind that wasn't 100% healthy Of course you know I'm teasin'. I have never heard of Peripheral Neuropathy, but it definitely doesn't sound like a walk through the park. I hope you find something that works for you. Gentle hugs (and minding your toes).

[telos2000]

Hey Mouse! Long time no hear from. What up with the Meeses?

[Mouse7088]

We're all doing well. The boys of course are growing too fast. Our little Poms (inside) are doing well also. Romeo turned 1 in July..he's a big ole 2 pounds 9 oz. (give or take an ounce) and Mickey is 6 months old & weighs 4 pounds 15 ounces. We're getting ready for the holidays, of course. Can't really complain about much

[telos2000]

It's good to hear from you and I am glad your family is doing well. Drop me a line every now and then my [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now] address. We are moving back to the Dallas area. Have a great thanksgiving!

[lisa23821]

I am a 35 yo who has had periphral nueropathy for 3 1/2 years I would ba very interested in talking with you about my personal experience with this disabling condition my name id Lisa B. Let me know if youd like to talk,So sorry to hear about your accident.,

[telos2000]

Well the Neurontin has quit working and I took myself off of it. I have a new doctor who wants to put me on a new drug, but the side-effects (vertigo, dizziness, faintness, weight gain, etc) are the same...why would I want to do that? Also, the B-6 isn't working and he told me to get off of it.

Now to top all this off, I have been diagnosed with rumatoid arthritis! I don't want to get any older!

Lisa...please share you experiences and thoughts. Thanks.