Apologies, but I am asking another question. Everyone on here has been very helpful so far, so here goes again! My friend who has not long finished her chemo and is suffering from neuropathy in her feet, has taken the advice on here and now has an appointment with her GP to get some help. Her question is can anyone recommend comfortable shoes to help manage her symptoms? She is thinking more of shoes for everyday wear in the house. Any good brands? Skechers seem to be best, but she has no experience of them. Should she get a size bigger than normal as her feet are slightly swollen? Any help, as always, greatly appreciated and thank you.
Hi CaroleG
I have nerve damage in one foot (due to a road accident) and I buy Hotter ankle boots, they are lightweight but provide protection. Very comfortable and have slightly rounded toe area, so they don't squeeze the toes which is important if you can't feel this They're good for outdoors and indoors. I have to have an insert from the hospital in one shoe, so I get 1/2 a size bigger - Hotter does half sizes, which is great. So, whilst her feet are swollen, get a larger size and then buy some padded inserts when they stop swelling - so that she's not wasting her purchase.
One thing I would advise is for her to treat her feet like a diabetic. Check the soles of her feet in a mirror regularly because of not being able to feel properly. I was 17 when I had my road accident and no-one told me this, a couple of years later, I had pain in my ankle and didn't commute was it was - turned out a drawing pin had gone through my sole and I ended up with an ulcer. At 56, I still need to see a private chiropodist to look after the damaged area!
Best Wishes, Lesley
