Warm socks

[StephenMcK]

I think there's good call for a new corner of the Platform 3 waiting room - the clinic!

[cloughie]

I think there's good call for a new corner of the Platform 3 waiting room - the clinic!

...and of course a sock drawer!

[BBMmk2]

I use bed socks when it’s really cold. Since my cancer treatment my body thermostat has been most irregular.

[BBMmk2]

I think there's good call for a new corner of the Platform 3 waiting room - the clinic!

Sounds like a good idea! Admin, Ferney?

[Stanfordian]

Friends of mine who ski use adhesive insole footwarmers. The heated cushioning releases heat as soon as it comes into contact with the air, ie when you apply pressure to it by standing on it. Available for a couple of quid a pair from The Heat Company on Amazon.

Have you had a diagnosis for this yet, Stfdn? The Macmillan Cancer Support website has some useful information about Peripheral Neuropathy.

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/side-effects-and-symptoms/other-side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy.html

Definitely not something to ignore, whatever you've got. Any kind of foot problem can increase the likelihood of a fall, for example. There are things you can do about that, too, of course. Hope you enjoy the match tomorrow, but watch your step, that's all.

Thank you, I'll check out those heated cushioning items from 'The Heat Company' on Amazon.

[Stanfordian]

I think there's good call for a new corner of the Platform 3 waiting room - the clinic!

Platform 3 is intended as 'The place to talk about anything'!

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Platform 3 is intended as 'The place to talk about anything'!

- I'm reluctant to start a "Clinic" Sub-Forum, if only on the "don't get me started" principle!

[Quarky]

Compression socks might work:

https://www.boots.com/health-pharmacy/medicines-treatments/footcare/compression-tights-and-socks-1

[ardcarp]

I'm reluctant to start a "Clinic" Sub-Forum, if only on the "don't get me started" principle!

Yes, we'd have a thrice daily organ recital.....

[eighthobstruction]

- I'm reluctant to start a "Clinic" Sub-Forum, if only on the "don't get me started" principle!

....I'd be pleased to know about all the skin tags, and unusual growths.... us old folk are fertile breeding grounds....

[Dave2002]

Yes, we'd have a thrice daily organ recital.....

Plenty of room for improvisation there.

[richardfinegold]

Thanks for the suggestions so far. Are there any more?

I'm at the football match at AFC Fylde tomorrow (FA Trophy, second round). I choose to stand as I can move around whereas I find I get much colder when I'm seated.

I don’t wish to be pessimistic, and hopefully I will be wrong, but in my experience Chemotherapy related Peripheral Neuropathy isn’t that responsive to whatever coverings are used for the extremities. I would caution you against something that is externally heated as if it burns you you may not realize initially that you are suffering tissue damage due to your decreased perception. Just wear warm clothes and I would avoid any unnecessary cold exposure. In my experience the Neuropathy can greatly improve after the Therapy is concluded although it takes some time