A 48-year-old member asked:
The balls of my feet hurt when i walk, also sometimes during the day while sitting. should i get scholls gel inserts?
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Dr. Noahleen Bettsanswered
Podiatry 21 years experience
OTC arch support: Some patients do benefit from prefabricated orthotics. You may also consult with your podiatrist to find out why you have metatarsalgia.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
I have very high arches and whenever I walk, my feet roll outward. So I got orthopedic shoe inserts (WalkFit Platinum). My stride seems to be corrected, but the outer edges of my shoes are still wearing down. Why is this? What can be done to fix it?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
The generic appliance may not have corrected the over-supination of your foot to the point it fully aligns. If the appliance has relieved your foot pa... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
I had surgery last year on right foot had a toe infusion&a bone&screws inserted in my heal to help my arch. Is it normal2still be in pain when i walk?
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
It is unclear: What the actual surgery was from your posting, but if one year out you still have pain, i certainly would recommend you follow up with your surgeon.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Need some advice when im lying or sitting down for a while when i get up to move my feet hurt and struggle to walk sometimes its like i have no feet ?
Dr. Richard Blakeanswered
Podiatry 47 years experience
Symptoms post rest: Symptoms like this are typically nerve. The laying or sitting positions can cause you to stress the nerves in your low back causing you to lose sensat... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
My feet hurt so much during work and after. Once i get off my feet the pain is excruciating when i go to walk again. So i got new shoes but nothing.
Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
NEED FOR CUSHION!: Most shoes aren't always what is bad, usually it's the crummy insoles they come with! there are many possibe reasons that you may have painful feet, ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Every so often I get painful cramping in the balls & toes of my feet, bruising sometimes appears afterwards. It hurts & is awkward to walk. What is it?
Dr. James Dukelowanswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
Possible Neuroma: The most common cause of painful cramping in the toes is a Morton's Neuroma This is a condition in which a nerve under the toes becomes entrapped or ... Read More
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