I've had corns on each side of my feet for a few years im to afraid to go to the docs incase its bad because i've left it so long. what should i do?

Go anyway: Few medical problems get better from neglect. If these are, in fact, corns, the initial treatment is simply scraping them off with an instrument. No cutting or blood involved. Your podiatrist may also take x-rays to check for underlying bone deformity and can discuss permanent methods of relief.

Don't be afraid: Urea 40% cream or Ammonium Lactate Cream are both very good at softening painful corns and callouses. These can be found over the counter, although it's usually easier to get a prescription. They don't necessarily remove the corns, because they are caused by pressure. Pumice stone and offloading the area with orthotics or wider shoes help. Surgical correction is also sometimes necessary.