01-28-02, 02:28 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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My 2 cents
I second or third or fourth what everyone has said. I have flat feet and
I got orthotics from my podiatrist. I always wore them for workouts but not my everyday shoes (trying to be cute ) I had lots of problems with my knees after I exercised, I staring wearing them in my regular shoes and my knee problems are significantly less. Loretta |
01-28-02, 03:33 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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thanks folks!
Thank you all for the advice! I made an appointment with my primary care physician to get a referral to a specialist, so hopefully, within two weeks, I will have professional help on my side. I posted this question on the FIRM forum too and someone there replied that she had "fallen arches" - I almost think I have this instead because I could've sworn my arches were more "normal" a few years ago. Sigh. Anyhow, as a temporary solution, I went to the local pharmacy and bought Scholl's Dynastep inserts and put them in my boots. It feels a little better already. I have brand new pair of Birkenstock sandals at home - just bought them at the end of summer. Do these help too? I also looked at an arch brace on www.footsmart.com that looks like it might help in the interim too. Has anyone tried this temporary measures before being able to see a real doctor?
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01-28-02, 04:07 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ohio
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flat feet
Even though I have custom orthotics, I still use Dr. Scholl and Spenco products in many of my shoes. I love my custom orthotics, but they don't fit any of my "cute" shoes. The price of vanity! I haven't had any problems with the Dr. Scholl or Spenco products, and it beats moving my orthotics from shoe to shoe all the time.
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inserts, insoles, orthotics |
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