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Dealing with Neuropathy in my feet. What is the softest sock you've ever owned?

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I have diabetic neuropathy and socks are a real hit and miss for me. I suspect it’s that way for most sufferers.

I am currently wearing these.

https://www.carhartt.com/product/801087/thermal-4-packs


I’ve had them for a couple of months now. They are a acrylic wool blend which helps in these colder months.

If your budget allows, look into this.

https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/neurochondria-reg-90-s


I have been taking this since mid summer. After a couple of months I realized about 75% of my symptoms were gone. Your results may differ. Another route is to ask your doctor.
 
Chemo left me with cold feet. A tingle, not a burn. It was a bigger deal 10 yrs ago when I realized my balance was shot and I dropped tools at the end of the day. I'm just glad I can still appreciate being alive. Cancer doesn't always give you that
 
Up until a month ago, I never had even heard of Neuropathy. I am not diabetic, I have no idea how this started. I can tell you, it completely changes your lifestyle. Something as simple as putting on a pair of shoes. I am living in slides and Crocs right now.
 
Up until a month ago, I never had even heard of Neuropathy. I am not diabetic, I have no idea how this started. I can tell you, it completely changes your lifestyle. Something as simple as putting on a pair of shoes. I am living in slides and Crocs right now.


I would check with your doctor. This could be a sign of something more serious.
 
Up until a month ago, I never had even heard of Neuropathy. I am not diabetic, I have no idea how this started. I can tell you, it completely changes your lifestyle. Something as simple as putting on a pair of shoes. I am living in slides and Crocs right now.
Have you been checked? I am 68 and am not diabetic but I don't eat Sugar, fruit and cut the carbs real low. Diabetes is scary stuff.
 
I have a lower left foot and ankle that is always swollen and has poor drainage of lymph fluid. Any sock I wear MUST be extremely loose fitting.

The socks I wear are from "Extra Wide Sock Company" phone number 1 888 943 3762 the white socks with no elastic except for the very top and even that is only one thread are there model no. 3800 and I do cut off the top. It reduces the life of the sock because it then they unravels a little with each wash. One thing that helps is putting all the socks in a cloth net ( the low cost ones made for hanging fruit and cheese ) when they are washed. That company has a special all the time of buy 6 pair get one pair free. I buy 18 pairs and get 3 free pairs, and that also qualifies for free shipping. The total price for me ( Pittsburgh PA tax included ) is $161.82 and I just repeated that order yesterday.

Extra Wide Sock Company will send you some free samples if you call them up. They even pay the shipping for the free samples. If you want loose socks give them a call.

I have tried many different socks from many different companies, and these are the best loose-fitting socks I have found.


My shoe size is 13 and 1/2 and the best light weight comfortable shoe I have found is a Hush-Puppy model "Gus".
 
I would check with your doctor. This could be a sign of something more serious.
Yes, I have an appt in 3 weeks w/ a Neurologist. This entire fiasco has gone from: GP, Podiatrist (2x), Dermatologist, now the Neurologist.

After spending hours reading, this is exactly what is going on. I only know about this, because the Dermatologist had asked me if I had been tested for it. I kind of gave him the look of "huh?"
 
Have you been checked? I am 68 and am not diabetic but I don't eat Sugar, fruit and cut the carbs real low. Diabetes is scary stuff.
Yes, I have my annual physical. My levels are higher than he would like to see, but nowhere near Pre-diabetic.

I went through some odd transformation this summer. My diet completely changed, very little desire for sweets, haven't had a soda since May.. lost 25 lbs. I am now, at 54, the same weight I was at 28.
 
Yes, I have an appt in 3 weeks w/ a Neurologist. This entire fiasco has gone from: GP, Podiatrist (2x), Dermatologist, now the Neurologist.

After spending hours reading, this is exactly what is going on. I only know about this, because the Dermatologist had asked me if I had been tested for it. I kind of gave him the look of "huh?"


Another thing I have used that worked well is SalonPas Lidocaine Plus liquid. It comes in a roller applicator bottle. I have it on hand when it flares up.
 
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