Re: Re: compression hose

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Hi ya, Most AFO's are solid backed but not all. Libby (Charnicoma) has

AFO's that have areas that are open in the back to allow for breathing but

yet are very sturdy. I was shocked and very empresses when I saw them.

When you wear the AFO you will wither need to wear a sock or a compression

hose. You cannot have bare skin against the plastic. It will stick and get

irritated.

I have the same trouble with my feet swelling in the heat. Especially if

there is humidity involved. Where I live in Oregon we don't suffer with

humidity.

Last month when I was in Arkansas and it was very high humidity and in the

upper 80* my legs and ankles swelled up and over my shoes. It hurt so bad,

they got so hot. I agree with you. It is easier for me to warm my feet than

to cool my feet. If my feet are hot I don't walk. But if their cold I can

still get around.

My right foot swells more than my left foot due to surgery. My right ankle

has been fused and my left hasn't.

Jeanie

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In a message dated 7/19/00 7:11:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

cmontana@... writes:

<< Hi, Jeanie.

Thanks for your insights.

The foot that is most affected by CMT is the one with the most edema.

Edema extends upwards to mid-calf level when at its worst. Seems

affected by heat as well as meds, and also inactivity will make it

worse. Yes, orthotist can take the casting early in the day, but I

think he is being cautious in a good way in that he wants the AFO to

fit, and I understand the AFO is solid and doesn't " breathe. "

The swelling in that foot is almost constant, although it does go

down some at night. It's much better with the comp. hose - no doubt

about that. I think some medical investigation needs to be done on

the dis-similar swelling between feet, but that's kind of a " here we

go again " thing - another round of doctors, diagnoses, etc. Boo.

Also, this problem is worsened by the weather and here in Texas out

summers, particularly the last couple of years, are just awful.

Unrelenting heat, often high humidity. I am better in fall and

winter. Of course then my feet are frozen! But somehow it's a lot

easier to warm up cold feet (for me) than to cool hot and swollen

feet. Does any of that make sense?

Anyway, thanks again for the good insights. Carolyn

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