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I have plantar fasciitis. is it better to go to a foot dr for custom insoles or will over-the-counter insoles work as well? i am very obese.
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See below: Try the otc insoles first. If they don't seem to help with the discomfort, you may need specially molded orthotics by a podiatrist.
Answered 11/20/2013
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See below: You can always start with otc orthotics, if they do not help you should see a podiatrist for treatment that may include custom orthotics.
Answered 4/1/2019
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You can certainly: Try an otc device first. The key is to try and get one that won't flatten out once you step on it.
Answered 9/29/2012
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