Diabetic Neuropathy Feet

Taking into consideration the difficulty, pain or discomfort you may have when wearing supports, Thermoskin's Thermal Foot
Gauntlet for diabetic neuropathy feet uses an open design making it easier to fit and put on the support, keeping you comfortable.

The non-slip safety sole has a rubberized grip bottom that will help prevent slipping. The Thermoskin Thermal Foot Gauntlet has been clinically proven to increase the surface temperature and subcutaneous skin temperature 2 to 3 Degrees Fahrenheit for the best heat therapy.


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Thermoskin Thermal Foot Gauntlet for Diabetic Neuropathy Feet and more

Manufacturer: Thermoskin

The Thermoskin Thermal Foot Gauntlet design elevates skin temperature and increases circulation,
provides pain relief for Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy Feet, Arthritis and Reynaud's Disease.

Thermoskin's Thermal Foot Gauntlet for Diabetic Neuropathy Feet has an open design making it easy to fit and
wear the support.

The non-slip safety sole has a rubber grip bottom

 

Thermoskin Thermal Supports utilize the exclusive patented Trioxon lining that is clinically proven to capture your natural body heat.

Unlike other products
that can cause heavy sweating, Trioxon allows your skin to ventilate and remain comfortably dry even with long-term use.

Many competitive products trap the perspiration causing discomfort, slippage, risk of infection and unpleasant odor. The Trioxon lining creates a microclimate to help the skin breathe while providing effective heat therapy. This is the secret of Thermoskin's long-term comfort for
you relieving pain, cramping, tingling associated with diabetic neuropathy feet.

You can wear Thermoskin for long periods of time without the discomfort you would have with other products.

How Thermoskin works: The application of prolonged heat therapy to the effected area is a simple, safe and effective form of treatment for diabetic neuropathy feet.

Heat therapy promotes healing by
expanding or opening up the small blood vessels, increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.

Heat therapy assists your body's natural healing
ability. The combination of this heat therapy along with the support and light compression provided by Thermoskin Thermal Supports help prevent, treat and rehabilitate soft tissue injuries and diabetic neuropathy feet.

   

When will I get my order?

Most orders placed Monday-Friday by 3pm Central Time are shipped the same day.

Neuropathy describes disorders of the peripheral nervous system in the feet.
When damaged, these nerves in the feet can't communicate properly, and causes symptoms like pain or numbness.


Neuropathy often affects people with diabetes.
Diabetic
Neuropathy FeetSymptoms:

Pain
Numbness
Tingling
Burning
Loss of feeling


These symptoms often begin gradually. Tingling or numbness starts in the toes or the balls of the feet and spreads upward. Numbness, or even a complete lack of feeling, may occur in the feet.

At times the symptoms may be barely noticeable, and some people go years without realizing anything is wrong. Symptoms may become more frequent or they may become constant. At night they may be almost unbearable. Signs and symptoms also include:

A sensation as if there is an invisible sock
Burning pain
Sharp, jabbing or electric-like pain
Extreme sensitivity to touch, even light touch
Lack of coordination


If motor nerves are affected, weakness or paralysis of the muscles controlled by those nerves can occur.

When damage occurs to many nerves, the cause is often diabetes. About half of all people with diabetes develop some type of neuropathy including diabetic neuropathy feet.
Autoimmune diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease, liver disease and an under active thyroid (hypothyroidism) also can damage peripheral nerves. Other causes are exposure to poisons, toxic substances and certain medications — especially those used in cancer therapy. Genetics plays a role in some forms of peripheral neuropathy.

Occasionally, bacterial or viral infections may cause neuropathy. An acute condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome frequently causes severe damage to all or part of your peripheral nerves by destroying the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers. The myelin sheath acts as an insulator for your nerves and helps conduct nerve impulses. Although the exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome isn't known, approximately two-thirds of cases occur after an infection, surgery or immunization.

Unfortunately, it's not always easy to pinpoint the cause of peripheral neuropathy. In fact, if your neuropathy isn't associated with diabetes, it's possible the cause may never be found.

Diabetes leads to a high risk of developing peripheral nerve damage. About fifty per cent of people with diabetes have some form of neuropathy. The risk increases the longer the disease exists. It is highest for those who've had the disease for more than 25 years. The risk also increases with poorly controlled disease.


Other risk factors:

• Alcohol abuse. Excessive drinking of alcohol can affect the nervous system, causing numbness of the hands and feet.

• Vitamin deficiency. A lack of certain vitamins, especially B-1 (thiamin) and B-12. Pernicious anemia, which occurs when the body can't absorb B-12 properly, often leads to peripheral neuropathy.

• Autoimmune diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis or AIDS also can cause peripheral neuropathy.

• Other health problems. Medical conditions including certain types of cancer, kidney and liver disease, also can increase risk of nerve damage.

• Repetitive stress. A job or hobby that puts stress on one nerve for long periods of time increases the chances of developing peripheral neuropathy. In carpal tunnel syndrome, the median nerve that runs through the wrist into the fingers becomes compressed. Repetitive assembly line work or work involving prolonged, heavy gripping can compress the median nerve. Playing golf, tennis or a musical instrument and using vibrating power tools or even crutches also can put pressure on peripheral nerves.

Toxic substances. Exposure to some toxic substances can increase susceptibility to peripheral nerve damage. These substances include heavy metals, such as lead, mercury and arsenic; organic solvents; carbon monoxide and certain medications, such as those used to treat cancer or AIDS.


Seek medical care right away if there is any unusual tingling, weakness or pain in the hands or feet. Early diagnosis and treatment offer the best chance for controlling symptoms and preventing further damage to peripheral nerves.

Peripheral neuropathy isn't a single disease, but rather a syndrome with many causes. It is sometimes hard to diagnose. A full medical history, physical and neurological exam, need to be performed.

The doctor also may request blood tests, a urinalysis, thyroid function tests and, often, electromyography (EMG) — a test that measures the electrical charges produced in the muscles. A nerve conduction study, which measures how quickly the nerves transmits electrical signals also will be done. A nerve conduction study is often used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome and other peripheral nerve disorders.

The doctor may recommend a nerve biopsy, a procedure in which a small portion of a nerve is removed and examined for abnormalities. But even a nerve biopsy may not always reveal what's damaging the nerves.

Diabetic neuropathy feet may cause a number of complications. Damage to the nerves in the feet, along with poor circulation, can lead to ulcers and even gangrene.

The goal of treatment is to manage the underlying condition causing the diabetic neuropathy feet and to repair damage, as well as provide symptom relief.