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Posted by Dinah on May 9, 2006, at 9:43:14
A few inches from the first, which is mainly healed.
Is this the beginning of a lifetime of infections, foot amputations, neuropathy, amputations and generally being a drain on my family?
I could give up my Keds. Although it would hurt no end. But I started wearing them because the Reeboks were cutting off the circulation and my toes were tingly.
What on earth is left when you give up Keds and Reeboks? Those g*dd*mned orthopedic shoes?
What a life to look forward to. I've turned into my mother.
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 9, 2006, at 10:59:06
In reply to Another foot rub, posted by Dinah on May 9, 2006, at 9:41:49
OH NO!
Honestly, I think where you live has a bit to do with it. Hot, humid, always damp. And hum--age. NOT THAT YOU ARE OLD! You are just a kid compared to me, but you aren't 20 either.
When I am at home I try not to wear shoes at all. When I go out for every day I try to wear something like SAS sandals or Nike tennis shoes. Not a good "dress" look, but good support for errands or shopping.
Since you do have diabetes I would think it would be a good idea to go to a foot doctor. YOU ARE NOT YOUR MOTHER! And I am not my mother either thank goodness! I have my daddy's feet! LOL
Hugs,
MidnightBlue
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 9, 2006, at 12:00:58
In reply to Another foot rub, posted by Dinah on May 9, 2006, at 9:41:49
> What on earth is left when you give up Keds and Reeboks? Those g*dd*mned orthopedic shoes?
I'm sorry, but I have to confront your assumptions. You need shoes that fit. Shoes that fit your feet. Anything less than that is disrespectful to your feet.
Hugs,
Lar
Posted by NikkiT2 on May 9, 2006, at 12:39:49
In reply to Another foot rub, posted by Dinah on May 9, 2006, at 9:41:49
Birkenstocks..
Birks are heaven in my opinion *grins*
Nikki x
Posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2006, at 13:07:20
In reply to Another foot rub, posted by Dinah on May 9, 2006, at 9:41:49
I used to get rub spots when I wore hiking boots. It's much better now, when I wear polypropylene (sp?) sock liners inside my socks. This way, if your foot moves or rubs inside the shoe, it moves inside the other sock and is protected.
If you wear socks with your Keds, you might want to try this. The liners are quite thin.
Of course what I want to know is how you stand not having arch support?
gg
Posted by Dinah on May 9, 2006, at 16:24:53
In reply to Re: Another foot rub » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2006, at 13:07:20
I'm pretty sure they do fit...
I've got duck feet though. So fitting the toes means that sometimes the heels might move a bit.
I'll look into the sock liners. In fact I was going to go see if I could find that diabetic foot catalog that I kept throwing away because it made me want to cry.
I think I ought to check out a foot doctor. I hate to admit it, but I'm having pretty persistent, although not severe, tingling or maybe burnin pain on the outside toes and ball of my right foot.
Age definitely has something to do with it. I just put down my foot with my husband and insisted that I'm responsible enough to get a recliner with little dogs around, because I need to put my poor sore feet up.
(gg. I have such high arches along with a short tendon(?) that I tippy toe walk when I walk unless I pay attention. Keds are actually more comfy.)
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 10, 2006, at 10:08:03
In reply to Re: Another foot rub, posted by Dinah on May 9, 2006, at 16:24:53
> I'm pretty sure they do fit...
>
> I've got duck feet though. So fitting the toes means that sometimes the heels might move a bit.Hmmmm. Sounds to me like you're describing not fitting.
Your feet should be glad to be in your shoes, methinks. If they fit, I mean. What are orthopedic shoes, if they are not properly fitted shoes?
I know that feet might stay unhappy no matter what you do for them.
When I hear that women have foot surgery to get toe cleavage and to fit those MB shoes with the pointy front, I just cringe. But then again, I wear suspenders and one of those fanny packs, so maybe my perspective is already eccentric.
Lar
Posted by happyflower on May 10, 2006, at 11:34:55
In reply to Re: Another foot rub » Dinah, posted by Larry Hoover on May 10, 2006, at 10:08:03
I kinda think that you are wearing the wrong kind of shoes too.and the wrong size(widths) Having high arches, usually you need an athletic shoe that has a lot of extra cushion.
I would look into good athlectic walking shoes after you visit your foot doctor. You might need fitted orthodics which you can get at your foot doctor.
Plus as we age our feet changes and "spread" and we need maybe wide width shoes. A good athletic shoe store can fit you properly (not the mall stores). The shoes are around 100 bucks but so worth it.
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 10, 2006, at 14:00:11
In reply to Re: Another foot rub » Dinah, posted by Larry Hoover on May 10, 2006, at 10:08:03
Dinah,
You just have a narrow heel and need a combination last. Those are getting harder and harder to find!
Unfortunately, I have a very flexible arch. But I too need a combination last. I also use pads in the heels sometimes.
MB
Posted by Dinah on May 10, 2006, at 14:18:25
In reply to Re: Another foot rub, posted by MidnightBlue on May 10, 2006, at 14:00:11
I tried on the high top reeboks that I wore for years and years this morning, and while the size is right for my foot, my ankles are too swollen for me to ever wear those again. :((
So maybe before I leave this area, I'll go by the diabetic shoe store that my mother goes to. Perhaps there *are* inserts. I remember that Daddy used them and he could still use his regular shoes.
I'd hate to lose my Keds tho. Not only are they nearly as comfortable as no shoes at all (which they are, almost) but I have the *cutest* Keds. Pink ones with daisies, hot pink, geometric shapes. Perhaps because of my duck feet, I've never really been excited about shoes until I discovered Keds. :(
Posted by ClearSkies on May 10, 2006, at 17:15:21
In reply to Y'all have inspired me, posted by Dinah on May 10, 2006, at 14:18:25
There is excitement in the world of comfortable shoes:
Birkenstocks, as mentioned
Merrel
Dansk
Ecco
Think! (these have jewellery-type embellishments on them)I'm very kind to my tootsies because they had bunions for a long time. I have cultivated a lovely little shoe collection that causes no pain and still looks contemporary. Also, I solved the entire heel-rubbing issue by wearing open-backed styles. Mules, I guess you'd call them, or clogs. I wear mostly sandal-type shoes. Ecco has nice lace ups for cooler climates.
Oh, and Lands' End has a sea-sport shoe for just $25 that is really comfortable and comes in great colours.ClearSkies
Posted by Estella on May 15, 2006, at 2:57:17
In reply to Re: Y'all have inspired me » Dinah, posted by ClearSkies on May 10, 2006, at 17:15:21
i try and have a couple pairs of shoes that fit a bit different so as to cycle through them. that way it tends to prevent sores, because they all rub a bit but they all rub a bit different. another trick is to really keep a close eye on your feet... so when the rub is small (or just starting to feel a bit sore) putting a band aid on it can prevent a sore. i went through maybe 4 boxes of band aids wearing in my doc martin boots.
i was going to suggest skate shoes. but that is because i find them comfortable because i have wide feet and collapsed arches...
i think yeah if you have high arches you might want ones with good arch support. maybe running shoes or something like that.
we have an athletic shoe shop where they measure your feet and stuff and get you something to fit your feet. don't know if you guys have the chain... the problem with that IMO is that the ones that were 'perfect' for me were all ugly so i couldn't bring myself to get any of them...
insoles can be terrific. i was supposed to get some orthotic ones but i never got in to pick them up... i should have because they are really expensive... but oh well... too late now.
summer is coming...
black jandals are pretty cool :-)
(but they also come in orange and yellow and pink...)
Posted by shasling on May 26, 2006, at 7:26:47
In reply to Another foot rub, posted by Dinah on May 9, 2006, at 9:41:49
> A few inches from the first, which is mainly healed.
>
> Is this the beginning of a lifetime of infections, foot amputations, neuropathy, amputations and generally being a drain on my family?Hi Dinah,
Could be, easily. Please see my response to your post of 4/10 about the foot sore. And please please be careful with your feet, or you may not have to worry about shoe style. If you are diabetic and your feet feel tingly and are losing circulation, you are playing with fire. It can get very very nasty very very fast.
Take care.
Suzie
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> I could give up my Keds. Although it would hurt no end. But I started wearing them because the Reeboks were cutting off the circulation and my toes were tingly.
>
> What on earth is left when you give up Keds and Reeboks? Those g*dd*mned orthopedic shoes?
>
> What a life to look forward to. I've turned into my mother.
Posted by Dinah on June 8, 2006, at 12:19:33
In reply to Re: Another foot rub, posted by shasling on May 26, 2006, at 7:26:47
Thanks, Suzie.
I've made a few changes to my shoe wearing habits. I've started wearing slippers from the time I get home till I go out. I'm also making sure that I raise my feet as often as possible. And I'm trying (without a whole lot of success) to stop sitting on my foot.
I also need to shed some retained fluid as I'm sure that doesn't help.
But so far, knock on wood, both the tingling and the sores seem to be gone.
The funny thing is that it's widely agreed by all medical professionals that I've got my sugars well under control. That's why it's so confusing to me.
Posted by shasling on June 14, 2006, at 7:28:20
In reply to Re: Another foot rub » shasling, posted by Dinah on June 8, 2006, at 12:19:33
Dinah,
I'm glad we have 'scared you straight' on this :)
If my doctor didn't fully inform me on the boilogical mechanisms of diabetic dangers, I'd find one who did. Or maybe develop a relationship with an endo. Diabetes can also affect vision which is way scary... I'd want to be armed with alot more information so I wouldn't end up footless and/or blind. You have a loaded gun going on there and need to know how to avoid pulling the trigger on these various serious problems that can develop.
Very best of luck to you!
Suzie
Posted by Dinah on June 14, 2006, at 11:05:27
In reply to Re: Another foot rub, posted by shasling on June 14, 2006, at 7:28:20
Thanks Suzie. I do have my mother as an object lesson. :)
I also think I probably rely too much on the quarterly readings and don't try to stabilize my sugar enough moment to moment.
I keep promising to do better, but I keep never doing it.
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