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About five years ago I began having pain in the ball of my foot. The sharp, stabbing restricted the amount of time I could walk barefoot and when I did wear shoes I was only able to wear one particular kind. I was also limited in the length of bike rides as I would start …
I was told by a podiatrist about seven years ago that I needed joint replacement surgery on the left big toe joint. I was having trouble walking because of the feeling my left arch was falling, and the ball of my foot hurt. The podiatrist ordered orthotics. I also tried other treatments such as: whirlpool, …
I thought I’d have to quit the job I loved. I teach, and working with kids involves a lot of walking and on-my-feet time, but the pain in my right foot made every step agonizing. The podiatrist I consulted advised me that it was osteoarthritis and wanted to prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug. Since I am …