Re: Jo/wearing socks and shoes

December 5, 2004

Jai, I am having problems with my toes curling when I start hurting so this

weekend my PT is trying to see if I wear the toe socks that were popular in the

70's to see if the toes would stay straight. I know it doesn't help you but I

also wear only diabetic socks. I order from Dr.Leonards catalog. I can't wear

anything else.

Love ya,

Debbie

>

> From: jaismonkey@...

> Date: 2004/12/05 Sun PM 01:04:33 EST

> Subject: Jo/wearing socks and shoes

>

> In a message dated 12/4/2004 3:48:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> I suffer with socks and shoes on all the time. I find, quite honestly, that a

> real light sock drives me out of my mind.. that light touch is too much for

> me. I wear heavier socks. I am, however, constantly ripping off socks and

> shoes as I can't bear them anymore. Actually, the longer I have RSD, the

> better I am at keeping them on for longer periods.. I guess I have gotten

used to

> it.

>

> Hi Jo,

> I know what you mean about the socks and shoes. I did not wear a shoe on my

> RSD leg for 4 years!! I was always in a cast or some kind of brace because I

> had a lot of surgeries on my leg. Finally about 8 months ago I wore a shoe

> for the first time!! I cant wear on for long but at least I can sometimes. I

> have alot of swelling so sometimes I still cant wear one. I cant stand to

have

> anything touch my leg below the knee. I ALWAYS have to keep it wrapped in an

> ace wrap. This keeps things from rubbing or brushing up against it. Also it

> covers the horrific scars I have. With the ace wrap on I am able to put a

> sock over it. Maybe this method might help someone else too. Hope you are

> having a great day, Take care, Love Jai

>

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