Hi, found this forum and am so glad that I did. I didn't realize just how many people have PN. In my case it started to be very noticeable about 9 months ago (I'm a 65 year old male). For the last 7 months I've been unable to wear shoes or socks on one foot. I had sepsis back in October, nearly the whole of the bride of my foot swelled up and then burst. I had nurses round every day to change the dressing until the pain wasn't so bad and the wound had pretty much healed. Since that time I have had the burning feet, legs (somewhat) and my foot and lower leg continually swollen. I can't wear shoes or socks, not even soft, roomy, slippers. I only get out for doctor's appointments; I wear a pair of sandals with one strap at the heel and one over the bridge of the foot, very loose. I can tolerate the sandals for about an hour but I suffer with severe burning for the next day or so. My wife applies some pain cream twice a day which takes the edge of it. I must say thought that some people here have it a lot worse than me - I hope you're able to get some relief.

I actually wanted to ask if anyone could suggest some orthopedic(?) shoes that I might be able to wear with bridge of the foot pain like I have. I see lot's of shoes online for PN sufferers but don't see any that address the burning bridge. I'd really appreciate any suggestions or advice. Thank you.