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My husband has a condition which has resulted in very swollen and painful feet. They are now waking him at night. He elevates them on a pillow with a soft cloth, but it isn't helping now. He does not have diabetes, but when I research his problem, diabetic suggestions come up so it must be a similar problem. I would welcome suggestions from others. Thank you.

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Not much helps my mother who has foot and calf pain from non diabetic peripheral neuropathy which worsens at night. Penetrex cream did help her quite a bit for a few years before the nerve damage got increasingly worse. The cream is rubbed into the feet and can be purchased on Amazon. She also takes Gabapentin.

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Contact the scleroderma society and see what they think could relieve the pain. Scleroderma, as it’s name indicates, causes a hardening of the skin outside and of the organs inside. It is an autoimmune disease without cure but I am sure there must be ways to relieve this pain.
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You say he has a condition, do you know what the condition is that causes the foot pain?

Check with his doctor about gouty arthritis, or a spine issue.
Also check for peripheral neuropathy.
As for diabetes, his A1C could be high (pre-diabetes).
He could have a magnesium or electrolyte deficiency.

Do not self-diagnose.

If you have the diagnosis, and need the techniques to help him be comfortable, please let us know.
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Moxies Oct 2021
Thank you. Yes, he has been to multiple doctors. I suspect peripheral neuropathy, as do they. However, there has been no change in the heart condition he suffers from as this problem increases. For various reasons, sclera derma is suspected. Not easily treated, but hoping for some bed arrangement, or something, that will ease his nighttime pain. Thank you for responding.
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When I hear of feet that remain swollen even though they are elevated my mind goes to heart, kidney or liver disease, none of which are things to DIY - has he consulted his doctor?
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Moxies Oct 2021
Sorry, yes he is being treated for a heart condition, which has not worsened with these symptoms. The doctors are not able to explain his symptoms for sure, but suspect scleroderma. I suspect cold weather is increasing his foot problems, and his feet are becoming more swollen and painful. I am seeking a specialist in scleroderma without much success at this time. Thank you for responding. I am actually looking for some bed arrangements to ease his pain at night.
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I think the first thing I would is find a good podiatrist and have his feet examined.   If he does have diabetes, you'd most likely want to get treatment for that.   

What does he do during the day?  Is he on his feet, at work, or at home?   What kind of shoes and socks does he wear?  

Another aspect could be swelling from salty foods.

I didn't find anything in your profile to offer any other clues or insights.  Perhaps you could help by explaining his daytime activities as well as other medical issues?
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Moxies Oct 2021
Thank you. Sorry I didn't explain more clearly. He has had physicians and a podiatrist examine his feet. They don't seem to have many suggestions, frankly. He is retired and is not able to walk much; he has symptoms which are probably scleroderma (difficult to pin this syndrome down). He can no longer wear shoes, wears slippers without socks to avoid pain. However, recently his sleep has been disturbed and he is awaking with more foot pain. He definitely is not diabetic. Thank you for responding.
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