What is Paralysis

Paralysis is the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups. Major causes are stroke, trauma, poliomyelitis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), botulism, spin...

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What type of shoes do you wear? My feet swell so a slip on is best for me.
Posted on 03/13/08, 10:03 pm
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Reply #1 - 03/14/08  11:47pm
" Well, thats kind of hard because I've worn boots my whole life. I bought a new pair a half size large to accommodate swelling, but for around the house I wear soft slippers.

Try sheepskinshoes.com "
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Reply #2 - 03/15/08  4:24pm
" Do you have feeling in your feet? I never know where my feet are. I may try these. "
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Reply #3 - 03/16/08  8:25pm
" Oh, I know they're there; I just can't seem to get them to do what I want.

I forgot to mention that I use isotoner slippers around the house after nearly losing a toe on a coffee table leg. They told me that shoes were still a necessity, but neglected to mention why. "
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Reply #4 - 03/16/08  9:45pm
" Well if you have shoes on, you won't lose your toes to the coffee table. LOL!!!

My feet spasm & will not go flat. That makes wearing shoes hard. "
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Reply #5 - 04/21/08  12:21pm
" Matt, my boyfriend wears tennis shoes. Well a tennis shoe. "
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Reply #6 - 04/22/08  7:00pm
" You may also want to be a part of the neuropathy group.. we have the same type of problems you're describing...
Post there, there may be more of a response to your question if you post it.
http://dailystrength.org/groups/ne... "
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Reply #7 - 05/25/08  7:09am
" i wear regular shoes to which my braces are attached "
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Reply #8 - 06/02/09  4:32am
" I am glad I came across this post! I have my right leg in a splint right now....its at a 90 degree angle...cause I am only able to drag it along using a walker...I can bare weight....and I am awaiting to be fitted for a brace/ leg drop? I also have severe swelling in the right leg and have to take off my splint and elevate my leg...I am gonna check out that web site that was posted! Thanks so much! "

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