I was diagnosed with flat feet (and I think short tendons in my leg) when I was 9 (I’m 17 now). The treatment was custom orthotic insoles that I’ve worn ever since and physical therapy. The only problem is, I really dislike the guy that I have to see to get new insoles because he disregards any questions I have or anything I say and has never explained why I have insoles, or what the problem is, so I wait until my insoles are useless and worn out to get new ones.
Now I’ve stopped wearing them because my old ones wore out, and all the pain has come back even worse then before. Every morning my feet cramp up, I can’t walk for more then 15/20 minutes without pain, my knees have shooting pains when I walk and if when I get up from sitting down my ankles really hurt and are stiff. Is there any way I can get rid of this pain without going to see the orthopedic doctor?
#1 by K Syrahツ on February 21, 2010 - 1:09 pm
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Acupuncture!!
#2 by Kelly B on February 21, 2010 - 2:57 pm
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The realistic answer is to go back to the man who does your feet, or get referred to someone else and say you are not comfortable with him. Another thing you can try is stretching your muscles everyday a few times a day, always a bonus, but I would go back to get the soles because you could be doing a lot of damage which could affect you when you are older.
You can also use anti-inflammatry pills but be aware they can cause higher risks of internal bleeding. They do over the counter volterol now in the uk, but I would suggest you see your doctor if it means your on it long term. I have been on prescription volterol and diclofenic because I have bad back pain and for my knees because my knee caps do not line up properly which causes a lot of pain and makes it difficult for me to get out the sofa and from the crouching position and I am only 21! Sadly mine can not really be fixed unlike yours. So go get new insoles and get rid of the pain