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A member asked:

Could wearing an orthotic too long cause toe pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not likely: Custom orthotics can be worn all day for most people.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 8/31/2012

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I wear 1/2 (short) orthotics and have removed the liner of the shoes so one half of the shoe has orthotic and the other has a hard surface. Is it ok? Is it bad for knees, etc? Should I use toe pads?

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A member asked:

Tip of big toe always numb.After walking i have shock like sensations running from my big toe back along my arch.I have custom orthotics. Could be??

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I got custom orthotics and am a college runner. Now my foot really hurts better the first and second metatarsal and I cant run. Thought my shoes were too tight at first but now it hurts to lift toes 2 weeks later. What could this be? Seeing doc Mon?

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Tips of both big toes are numb, one more than the other.no discolouration. shoes are wide and have orthotic inserts. ideas?

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Hypermobile first ray in foot from overpronation. better for orthotics/insoles to raise the metatarsal/toe or leave them flat in line with the others?

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