For very tender unpadded feet

[nhnancy]

Hi everyone! I hope every one is as well as they can be!

I just wanted to share with you my latest fix for my feet.
I have lost most of the padding on my feet due to the reynauds/sclero
they appear bony and are very sensitive..doc told me "LOTS OF PADDING"

I love wearing clog type shoes..I have a few pair that i just love..

what I have taken to doing is wearing two pairs of sox, undersocks are white athletic (thick cotton) sox and then my fancy/colors over them..it adds padding and warmth which helps a great deal...you may have to buy a shoe that is half a size bigger...I also try to keep the skin on my feet moisturized,(Lamasilk at bedtime with sox) so I won't get callused I hope this help to make you comfortable!..

We are so fortunate to have this place that we can share info and help one another!
Nancy in New Hampshire! ;D

[christel]

thanks, Nancy! I, too, have very tender feet. I have already noticed more sensitivity with the drop in temps. The extra padding theory sounds lovely! I will rig something up for myself with these ideas in mind. Actually, I already wear support hose for swelling in my legs with another pair of socks over the hose, but who couldn't use another layer?!

Christel

[nhnancy]

oh I agree! my next goal is to find a way to heat my steering wheel in my car...been trying to invent this one! ;D

[jeffn]

Nancy have you tried the electric glove route? I use those and while somewhat pricey they work really well. They would be less expensive than a new car with a heated wheel for sure . The heat packs work well too but they are not without cost so there is a payback in time with the gloves. I keep my gloves in my back pack that I take to work. I loaded up all my winter stuff in it Sunday. Ready to go I hope. I sort of have that gypsy thing going with all the clothes I keep in the work trucks.

[nhnancy]

Not yet on the electric gloves....a new car would be nicer, after all I am driving a 2001...she is gettin gold (Camry) just turned 100K

I may look into electric gloves...I have the hand warmers (my FIL bought me a case!)

Nancy~

[kathsherman]

Yes...with sclero, the padding on the bottom of the feet thin and seeing a podiatrist on a regular basis is wise. If pressure builds (callus) , ulcerations can occur due to limited circulation. Wearing stabilizing and cushioned footwear at all times to protect and prevent injury to foot and especially vulnerable toes, is advisable. Good luck ...I love my New Balance slip-on walking shoe/sneaker for home and work and just found Easy Spirit slip on Black travel clog/sneaker which looks a bit dressier (has cute sequince). Also, put a spenco cushioned insole in all my shoes as I am on my feet alot and it makes it more comfy providing cushion. As for socks, I use Dr. Scholl's soft white or black diabetic socks, sold at any Walmart (comes in short as well as ankle length to wear with shoes in summer without showing the sock...gotta' still try to look cute!)

[grammie]

I like your idea Nancy. I find I don't like bumpy socks. I used the ones Kath talked about but found them too bumpy for me. I have added inner soles which has helped some.

I was looking at the hand warmers you mentioned Jeff and wondered if they were worth it. Glad to know it has worked for you.

I do use the package warmer packs most days. They have been good for me but sometimes my pocket gets too hot! I'm not always outside but still get the really cold fingers. It helps to be able to have the warmers handy. Warm water works to warm them up too and my rhumy said it was find to do it that way.

And on it goes.......grammie