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Originally Posted by amit
my neuropathy is eighter toxic or idiopathic. I can see that my soles are thinner then they used to be.
I have my neuropathy now for more then 6 years and I would like to know if it is common in neuropathies.
for the CMT question: - I have never checked for genetic neuropathy.
even though I have thinner soles - I need bigger shoes. ?????
I'm only 55 and still young for muscle loss due to age. (i think).
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Well, I just turned 50 this week, and while I have had clumsiness, high arches, and numbness all of my life, the deterioration has really accelerated in the past 5 or 6 years. I have the thinning that you describe, as well as some contracting of the foot, loss of control over moving most of my toes, with sharp pains and weakness in the ankles. I use a cane or hiking pole most of the time for safety, I don't need support to much as balance and something to help me on curbs and uneven ground. How are you on steps? Stairs are the worst, nearly impossible by the end of the day. Some idiopathic neuropathies are actually hereditary. Do you have any family history of similar symptoms?