Feet Ok

[hanadr]

I went to the podiatrist today. My feet had checked out 100% by the nurse and they did so again, but I have this annoying thing "Morton's Feet", which means that my second toes stick out further than my Great Toes and get squashed by socks. I realised I need them supporting or I'll end up with hammer toes. The podiatris says that short of having them broken, reshaped and pinned, the only thing she can do is give me some foam tubing to protect them.
She loved my toe socks and my soft M&S Footglove shoes. they defitely fit the bill.
Alttogether a useful visit. She even approved of my clipping down the sides of my nails, when they start to form spurs( which they do sometimes, because of the shape) and removing the spur, before it becomes an ingrowing nail.
No telling me I HAVE TO cut them straight across.
She liked my HbA1c too, which was on my notes from the nurse.
Hana

[Quest]

Hi Hana, I had my Podiatry check in December which was all clear, but also managed to get a referral to be assessed for NHS chiropody, which I had in February and have been accepted saving me about £70 a year I had to pay when going private

Cheers
Graham

[SmarT2]

Hanna,

All I can say about the option of having your toes broken and pinned is DON'T DO IT! My second toe became dislocated (long story, won't go there) but I also had a bunion on the big toe next to it and as that foot was going numb (did not have diabetes then but it was neuropathy happening due to alcohol most likely) the orthopedic surgeon organised me an op and pointed out my toe was dislocated and that he would "fix" that with a pin.

It has been the bane of my life ever since. It cannot flex so if my skin becomes dry on my feet it cracks open on what once would have been the natural creases, so I am open to infections. Constantly. Lost count of the times I have had to get a course of antibiotics urgently as I see the tell-tale red streaks forming on the top of my foot!

Podiatrists suggest I have it amputated as it is going to be a lifelong problem. That was a shocking and scary prospect but I adapted to the idea then told my GP in January of the recommendation. She was shocked. Saw my podiatrist last week and he laughed and asked why I still had my toe and I told him of my GP's reaction. We think she needs counselling to help her through the trauma of writing me a referral!!!!! Meantime I am still dancing with all ten toes on.

[hanadr]

Smartie
his check I had was NHS at the West Berks Community Hospital, which is a lovely place.the podiatrist was wearing a necklace made of pasta and had a picture on her computer screen of 2 gorgeous little children.
She was lovely.
there's no way an exercise freak like me could have that surgery. It would keep me off my feet and out of my hiking boots for weeks.
I did go with mud round the bottom of my joggies!
I'd been out hiking before the appointment. I didn't take my boots in. They were CAKED.
I need a scrubbing brushto get them clean.
Definitely DON'T amputate toes. Try toe socks.
I knew one diabetic who had toes amputated and then his fore feet. He didn't live long enough to have any more surgery, but died of a massive stroke.
Hana

[Moi]

Crocs and plenty of moisturiser every day - if you are prone to fungal infections then take off the excess around toes - my feet test normal.

My mother had both feet pinned (one at a time) in a specialist NHS clinic in W Sussex and they are as good as new a year later

[hanadr]

I have looked at crocs, but never plucked up the courage to buy a pair.
I spend hours when looking for shoes, because my feet are such an odd shape. Although not actually wide, I need wide fittings to get round the shape problem and also deep toe boxes. I'm tempted by the DB shoes, but I'd have to find a local retailer[and save up too! ] and I don't know if there is one. Perhaps I should check.
The shoes sold by Cosy Feet are FAR too wide for me.
Hana

[chocfish]

SmarT2, I am with Hana on this one, I have an uncle who had to have 2 of his toes amputated (he is not a diabetic) and he wishes he never had it done, that was 6yrs ago, he still cant walk properly although he was told that he should be fine afterwards.

As Moi says, use lots and lots of moisturizer every night, put on a cotton sock over that so that the moisturizer can really do its job, it will stop the skin from drying out.

I hope all goes well for you, keep on dancing, its good for you mentally as well as physically, you are doing great and I enjoy reading your posts.

All the best
Karen
xx

[Moi]

I have looked at crocs, but never plucked up the courage to buy a pair.
I spend hours when looking for shoes, because my feet are such an odd shape. Although not actually wide, I need wide fittings to get round the shape problem and also deep toe boxes. I'm tempted by the DB shoes, but I'd have to find a local retailer[and save up too! ] and I don't know if there is one. Perhaps I should check.
The shoes sold by Cosy Feet are FAR too wide for me.
Hana

I have no connection to any manufacturer/distributor/sales agent but I have to say I believe Crocs to be the best thing for feet ever.

If you buy yourself the right size, the only points in which skin and Crocs are constantly in contact is the back strap if you choose to wear it and the insole. Crocs are made with a resin called Croslite which is anti-bacterial and with wear moulds to the shape of your feet. I can guarantee that you'll never get blisters from day one if you get the right size.

The toe box is deep, they are a wider fit than the average shoe/sandal/clog I guess but it just means your feet get plenty of room. If you wear Crocs then ordinary shoes you'll suddenly realise how much shoes squish your feet to their shape.

I did find they felt strange for about a week, although they were never uncomfortable. But now I am so used to wearing them that I have to check that I'm wearing them because they are that comfy. There are all sorts of colours and styles and materials inluding black, furry-lined, boots, wedges, flip-flops and leather.

Great for travelling, beaches, walking...

[chocfish]

All that Moi says about Crocs, get them cheaper on ebay too, try them on for size in a shop first though, I wear mine all the year round except when its snow and ice out there.

Karen xx

[Lilacarmadillo]

Coconut oil makes a wonderful moisturiser for feet and it is antifungal. I use it every night on my hands and feet before going to sleep and it seems to sink in and not leave you in an oil slick.

Lynn x