Guest guest Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hi, Cooky! That is a good idea. Thanks for passing it along! My RA seems to specialize in my metatarsal area. Before I was diagnosed, I had two orthopedic surgeons convinced I had metatarsal stress fractures. I did wear the boot for six weeks. Obviously, it did absolutely nothing to help which had them puzzled to say the least. A couple of months on AP has made a world of difference. I suppose it didn't help that I had spent 5 years in a tropical environment either barefoot or wearing sandals and pregnant. LOL The one thing that DID help before I discovered AP was New Balance tennis shoes which my doc insisted I wear all the time. : ( I finally rebelled and bought some Birkenstock sandals for summer. Doc still preferred the NB shoes, but he agreed the Birkenstocks were a good second choice. Blessings! Terri _____ From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf Of C Stonkey Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 4:34 PM rheumatic Subject: rheumatic metatarsal area Hi Gang, I have been wearing thong sandals and other sandals and have developed pain in the metatarsal area. It was so bad I could not put weight on the foot unless I walked on the outside and that is bad for me since I walk 30 minutes a day. I just did not want to see a foot specialist and could not figure out what my problem was. I also tried the metatarsal things you put in your shoes with no difference, Two years ago I broke 2 small bones inthat area and I remembered they did not think a cast in that area would work so they had me in a boot that I hated. They also suggested I tape the area. My whole reason for this note is that anybody with metatarsal problems could use a wide tape and wrap it around the area for more support especially if you want to wear sandals and dress shoes. So I did this and have not had a problem. Hope this helps somebody.. Cooky AP10 yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I cannot wear birkies. They have a cradle footbed and I have flat feet and I guess feet that rebel against them by moving in the opposite direction when walking. I don't know how to put it any better. It's like my foot doesn't come down evenly. LOL Maybe you can try the new balance in the winter. I wear sketchers and find that they offer a great deal of support for me and they make me taller! But in the summer I like sandals and always have a " get used to period " and sometimes it lasts a long time so I improvised. I am so glad to hear AP has helped you. Hooray for antibiotics. Glad you liked my idea.hope you never have to use it. Cooky Hi, Cooky! That is a good idea. Thanks for passing it along! My RA seems to specialize in my metatarsal area. Before I was diagnosed, I had two orthopedic surgeons convinced I had metatarsal stress fractures. I did wear the boot for six weeks. Obviously, it did absolutely nothing to help which had them puzzled to say the least. A couple of months on AP has made a world of difference. I suppose it didn't help that I had spent 5 years in a tropical environment either barefoot or wearing sandals and pregnant. LOL The one thing that DID help before I discovered AP was New Balance tennis shoes which my doc insisted I wear all the time. : ( I finally rebelled and bought some Birkenstock sandals for summer. Doc still preferred the NB shoes, but he agreed the Birkenstocks were a good second choice. _,_._,___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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