Small Problems Can Become Big Problems If You Can’t Feel Your Feet
One of the most serious risks of neuropathy especially with diabetes or pre-diabetes is foot wounds and infections that go unnoticed.
At the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, we see patients from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Miami-Dade, Broward, the Florida Keys, Florida and the USA, Central and South America, and the Caribbean who regret not acting sooner:
- “I didn’t feel the blister until it got bad.”
- “A small cut turned into a big problem.”
- “I wish I had known to watch my feet more closely.”
The goal is to stay ahead of problems, not just react to emergencies.
Why Neuropathy Increases the Risk of Foot Wounds
Neuropathy can:
- Reduce your ability to feel pain, heat, and pressure in your feet.
- Make it harder to notice small injuries or shoe friction.
- Change how you walk and load your feet, creating pressure spots.
- Combine with circulation issues, making healing slower.
In warm, humid areas like South Florida, the Keys, and the Caribbean, the risk of skin breakdown, fungal infections, and bacterial infections can be even higher.
Common Triggers for Foot Wounds
- Ill-fitting shoes that rub the toes, sides, or heel.
- Going barefoot on hot surfaces, rough ground, or tile.
- Small cuts from sharp shells, rocks, or pool areas.
- Toenail problems (ingrown nails, thickened nails.)
- Fungal infections that crack the skin between the toes.
Any of these can start as a minor issue—but become serious if you can’t feel them.
Daily Foot Protection Routine
Make this checklist part of your life:
- Inspect your feet every day
- Check the tops, bottoms, heels, and between the toes.
- Use a mirror or ask for help if you can’t see everything.
- Wash and dry carefully
- Clean your feet daily, then dry thoroughly especially between toes.
- In hot climates, this helps prevent fungus and skin breakdown.
- Moisturize just not between the toes
- Use a gentle moisturizer on dry areas, but keep between toes dry.
- Toenail care
- Trim nails straight across and not too short.
- See a podiatrist for thick, ingrown, or hard-to-manage nails.
- Always wear protective footwear
- Even around the house if you have significant neuropathy.
- Avoid going barefoot on tile, stones, pool decks, or outdoors.
What to Do if You Notice a Problem
Don’t wait. If you see:
- Redness that doesn’t go away.
- Blistering, cracking, or draining fluid.
- A sore spot that gets worse instead of better.
- Signs of infection (warmth, swelling, odor, streaking.)
Contact your doctor or a foot specialist promptly. Early care can prevent serious complications.
How the Dr. Alfonso Neuropathy Treatment Protocol Helps Reduce Risk
The Dr. Alfonso Neuropathy Treatment Protocol at the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami is designed to improve nerve and tissue health, which supports wound prevention and healing by:
- 🩸 Improving microcirculation so tissues receive better oxygen and nutrients.
- ⚡ Supporting nerve repair, which can improve protective sensation over time.
- 🌿 Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which delay healing.
- 🧠 Supporting metabolic health, crucial in diabetes and pre-diabetes.
While no treatment can guarantee you’ll never have a wound, improving underlying nerve and metabolic function reduces your overall risk.
Protecting Your Feet Means Protecting Your Independence
Serious foot wounds and infections can lead to:
- Long treatment courses.
- Hospitalizations.
- Loss of mobility.
- In severe cases, partial or full amputation.
The good news? Many of these outcomes can be greatly reduced with consistent prevention and nerve-focused care.
👉 If you have neuropathy and want to protect your feet and independence, we’re here to help: Call 305-274-7475 or visit the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, 8585 Sunset Drive, Suite 104, Miami, FL 33143.
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Sincerely Yours for Health,
Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso, D.C.
8585 Sunset Drive,
STE 104
Miami, FL 33143
Ph: 305-275.7475
www.neuropathyreliefmia