Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 I am new to this group but not to CMT.I have been diagnosed for over 13 years now. I have only recently found this group and another like it on . I'd like to share a bit of the last post I made on the other CMT group. If you are not aware of moleskin and have CMT you should be. My level of disabilty isn't as severe as some folk's, but I do have problems with callouses on my feet splitting. I have found moleskin to be a life-saver in addition to the usual foot-care tips. Just cut a piece to fit over the callous and it really helps relieve the friction.You may have to use a touch of first aid tape or cut the piece to fit larger if there is trouble with it sticking. Moleskin can be found at almost any drugstore in the footcare section (which should be familiar to a lot of you guys by now). I've also ordered it bulk through surplus companies like Cheaper than Dirt and Major's Surplus and Survival, but they don't always have it in stock. I stumbled onto the idea reading about Army Rangers and how they used M & Ms -Motrin and Moleskin to combat blisters from marching long distances. I'd be interested if anyone has found other scources like possibly hiking /backpacking vendors?I hope this can be a help to someone,because moleskin has really made like a little less painful for me. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Moleskin feels like thick flannel that has adhesive on one side. It is typically pink or beige. People also use it in their shoes to provide cushioning for tight spots. (mom to Georgia) -----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of katupallySent: Monday, October 10, 2005 8:01 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: KAT:Re: undecided (Plesae help me too)What is moleskin?> > > >> > > > Kat,> > > > Just to let you know, it's never good for an orhto to add > stuff to > > > a > > > > band. I really don't think your ortho is experienced treating > > > plagio > > > > babies. Maybe you should go else where for treatment?> > > > > > > > Why is adding to the band bad? Our ortho has added to the band at > > each visit (3 so far). Hannah had a huge spot in the back of her > head > > that bulged out a bit, and by adding to the inside of the band in > that > > area, it has helped push it back in. > > > > Jill> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Moleskin feels like thick flannel that has adhesive on one side. It is typically pink or beige. People also use it in their shoes to provide cushioning for tight spots. (mom to Georgia) -----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of katupallySent: Monday, October 10, 2005 8:01 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: KAT:Re: undecided (Plesae help me too)What is moleskin?> > > >> > > > Kat,> > > > Just to let you know, it's never good for an orhto to add > stuff to > > > a > > > > band. I really don't think your ortho is experienced treating > > > plagio > > > > babies. Maybe you should go else where for treatment?> > > > > > > > Why is adding to the band bad? Our ortho has added to the band at > > each visit (3 so far). Hannah had a huge spot in the back of her > head > > that bulged out a bit, and by adding to the inside of the band in > that > > area, it has helped push it back in. > > > > Jill> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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