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After reading the posting by Peggy W. and visiting the neuros today, i decided to respond. Here is what I do to COMBAT the burning sensation/pain in my lower legs. During the weather changes and warmer weather it is harder to decrease the pain/ burning in my lower legs. I have autonomic problems also. I have tried neurotin, hydromorphone, ultram, water therapy, PT , cardiac rehab, every type of shoe imaginable over the last 5-6 years. soooooo...here is what works at the present time. ----I have full custom insoles (different kinds of molding materials) made by Dr. C. Piel, Ph.D. -orthopeadics at the Cleveland Clinic. I don't have diabetes , so check ur insurance for coverage of the insole, docs time, molds, follow up visits ----Wear skirts. I can't tolerate fabric. ----wear high quality , running shoes with combo of mesh fabric and leather, with laces that lace as far down to the toes as possible. the bottom of the shoe has a waffle track. I found Nike shox, nike pegasus (running/trail) , max air step are most cushiony and provide enough support and cushion for my ankles. Other shoes-- SAS shoes didn't lace low enough to my toes, and the sole/heel cup isn't deep enough for my ankle, and doesn't provide enough cushion for me Rockports DMX (?) great in the beginning, but as I progressed they provided less cushion, however they do provide great ankle fixation. Easy Spirit- great that the laces go low enough for leg braces, but the bottom of the sole wasn't' flexible enough when I graduated from my leg braces. Waldenxxxxx- swizerland/germany-- great tie shoes for dress, when u are just sitting at a restaurant, orchestra, sitting functions Drews- very nice soft leather , but lacks the flexibility of the mesh on top like that of the athletic shoes. The above shoes that didn't work for me , may work for u. They are good shoes, my legs just won't cooperate:) nancy m ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn