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martwolves

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Does anyone have any advice for pins and needles and numbness and generally uncomfortable feet? I use flexitol and foot cream, but keep getting soreness on the side of my big toe. I've changed my shoes to a wider style which has helped a little. Any advice or experiences is most welcome. It impacts slightly on my balance too. Thank you in anticipation.
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catherinecherub

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Hello @martwolves and welcome back to the forum.

I haven't got any suggestions other than it might be an idea to see your G.P. to rule out anything diabetes related.
 
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kbow

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Hello @martwolves, its really important that you get the temperature of your feet checked by a competent podiatrist who has a knowledge of diabetes, my husband unfortunately had to go outside of the NHS for this but at least he got the correct diagnosis. Hope this helps
 
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Hi. Welcome back. I would definitely get a podiatrist referral. Not just to make sure that there isn't a diabetic link -- there can also be mechanical reasons why nerves are being trapped that can cause the same problems, and if you have been changing the way you walk to compensate then you can develop pains in knee, hip etc, which proper orthotics could prevent. Good luck
 
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