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Oxford, MS
July 5
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Members with lupus and related conditions connected over the question of why feet are so sensitive to touch and difficult to fit in shoes,... Read more

Members with lupus and related conditions connected over the question of why feet are so sensitive to touch and difficult to fit in shoes, with many pointing to peripheral neuropathy, swelling, and Raynaud's as common culprits. Several members shared helpful strategies including wearing compression socks, going barefoot or using soft slippers, trying magnesium cream, massaging feet with Vicks, and switching to wide or leather moccasin-style shoes for comfort. A recurring theme was the importance of building a care team that may include pain management, and exploring medications like Gabapentin or Lyrica while staying alert to potential side effects.

A MyLupusTeam Member

Be careful for those of you that use Gabapentin. I was taking it for 3 1/2 years. I'm now taking Lyrica. It's doing a better job, in my opinion. Gabapentin eventually contributed to my microscopic colitis. Drs are not sure if I got it from Lupus or from the Gabapentin. It was a horrible experience I suffered with for over a year.

July 9
A MyLupusTeam Member

I take my socks on and off during the day and night to help regulate my temperature. At night, just having socks on can make me feel hot all over. But, when Raynauds is an issue, the socks typically stay on.

July 9
A MyLupusTeam Member

Where can you purchase magnesium cream?

July 8
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member I totally understand where you’re coming from. I actually dislike wearing any kind of shoes. I wear them because I have no choice. My feet and ankles swell up when I least expect it, so I rather walk barefoot or with super comfortable slippers that are super soft, and like walking on soft pillows. 💜💜

July 6 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member It is the same with me. Raynaud's makes my feet feel like they have been in the freezer 24/7, especially during the colder seasons.

July 9

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