Question 1

i have a problem keeping my feet warm in the house. i put heavy socks on my feet?

Accepted Answer

Keeping feet warm: You don't state if the temperature in your house is low or not , nor do you state when your feet have trouble warming or if they do warm .  See your podiatrist for an evaluation as this could be a sign of poor circulation

Question 2

what do you recommend if i have a problem with my feet. in fact, each time i wear thick socks my feet start to smell badly.?

Accepted Answer

See below: The thick socks are creating heat and excess perspiration which can lead to odor.
Use a topical foot spray to help absorb the perspiration.

Question 3

my son 13, was goin down some stairs. he didnt fall but more so glided down the steps in his socks w/his arms out trying catch himself, landed on feet. complains of pain to the touch & when bent in upper arm, between elbow & shou. problem????

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Since we don’t know how long the time frame is from injury to when you wrote, it is hard to identify exactly. Most of these are strains, but you should take him to an Ortho,doc to be evaluated in case this requires treatment or therapy.

Question 4

i sweat a lot under my arms and feet, often soak my shirt and socks.using anti perspiration deodorant but it doesn't work.what's the problem? solution?

Accepted Answer

Hyper hiderosis: Excessive sweating could be due to a thyroid problem ordiabtes. Chech with your doctor to determine cause and to get a prescription for drysol.

Question 5

anyone heard of nerve pain shooting up into the thigh from the foot? triggered by either touching certain parts of the foot, putting on a sock etc

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several causes including neuromas. Check with your primary care doctor or a podiatrist for help.

Question 6

try putting my left foot on my right knee to put sock on is so tight and hurts and pushes me back & and can not bend forward other leg does not do it?

Accepted Answer

Hip arthritis: Difficulty crossing one leg over the other is a sign of hip arthritis.

Question 7

how do you keep your feet warm without socks?

Accepted Answer

Cold feet: Warm feet without socks?  Try a blanket when at rest, if you have no open sores or intolerance to warm water you can try soaking your feet in warm water (no longer than 10 min.). Test the water with your hands before soaking your feet so its not too hot.  Make sure to dry your feet especially in between the toes.  You can apply lotion to your feet afterwards, (not to the interspaces.).

Question 8

could my socks actually be making my feet cold?

Accepted Answer

Socks Sense: Possibly. Have you tried warming them in the dryer for a few minutes before you put them on? You might want to invest in real wool socks.

Question 9

why do my feet get smelly when i don't wear socks? is this okay?

Accepted Answer

See below.: Feet perspire and socks are not absorbing it. Bacteria and materail from shoe interact with this to create bad odor. Wear socks  and change regularly, let feet air out when possible. A small amount of powder in shoes may be helpful as well as soaking.

Question 10

my feet are always coldi wear socks to bed. what else should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You could be experiencing raynaud's or could even have peripheral vascular disease. The former is a vasospastic disease (the vessels contract in response to a cold stimulus) and the latter is an occlusive disease. For a proper treatment recommendation, a thorough history, clinical evaluation and testing would likely be needed.

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Difficulty putting sock on foot

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I have a problem keeping my feet warm in the house. i put heavy socks on my feet?

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What do you recommend if i have a problem with my feet. in fact, each time i wear thick socks my feet start to smell badly.?

A member asked:

My son 13, was goin down some stairs. he didnt fall but more so glided down the steps in his socks w/his arms out trying catch himself, landed on feet. complains of pain to the touch & when bent in upper arm, between elbow & shou. problem????

A member asked:

I sweat a lot under my arms and feet, often soak my shirt and socks.using anti perspiration deodorant but it doesn't work.what's the problem? solution?

A member asked:

Anyone heard of nerve pain shooting up into the thigh from the foot? triggered by either touching certain parts of the foot, putting on a sock etc

A member asked:

Try putting my left foot on my right knee to put sock on is so tight and hurts and pushes me back & and can not bend forward other leg does not do it?

A member asked:

How do you keep your feet warm without socks?

A member asked:

Could my socks actually be making my feet cold?

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Why do my feet get smelly when i don't wear socks? is this okay?

A member asked:

My feet are always coldi wear socks to bed. what else should i do?

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