Went to a podiatrist yesterday

kel12 · Went to a podiatrist yesterday

since my foot isn't getting any better. She gave me a long list of things I have to do. The swelling is pretty bad I guess, which is part of why it's hurting so much.

So I went and got myself Haflinger shoes to wear around my house since I can't go barefoot. (pricey little buggers but they are comfy)

The worst part is I have to wear a brace at night to hold my foot in a particular position. It is sooooo uncomfortable!!!! I tossed and turned all night. But my foot did feel better when I first got up.

She told me if I do everything she gave me including stretches, icing, not going barefoot, the brace, etc., then in a month it should be healed.

Snippy

Wow! Is it a repetitive stress type thing?

I hope it heals up quickly for you now! Once it's healed is there anything you'll have to do to prevent it from coming back?

Are the shoes anything you'd wear outside the house?

kel12

Yes, apparently through the night the fiber on the bottom of your foot contracts. Then when you first get up and stand on it, it strains it causing more tears in the fibers. So the brace holds my toes pulled towards my shin.......keeping it stretched so it doesn't harm it further when I get up.

I have to wear arch support and replace my shoes every 6-8 months with a good quality running shoe.

The shoes are similar to Birkenstocks (only not ugly). They have a cork base that molds to your foot. They are a clog style, and yes, I'd wear them out.

Here's what they look like.
http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&pcid=123708

Snippy

Those aren't bad. And I'm a big fan of comfortable!

ouisiebayougal

I just saw a commercial on TV showing what to do when this occurs....I tried to get the name but I missed it....still having trouble with that, eh? I knew mine did not go away overnight...but I don't think it lasted as long as this....sending healing prayers.

kel12

Thanks.

Hopefully now it will start getting better. It certainly makes it harder over the holidays, I can't work off the extra food. So now, I have to be good.

benz girl

I LOVE being barefoot. I also can't have anything on my feet when i sleep. The good news is you only have to do it for a month. I'm sure having no pain will be worth it. I hope the month goes fast for you.

I think those shoes are kind of cute.