Podiatrist

sugarbuttie

Hi there

I saw the rheum nurse today re my painful feet. She is going to refer me to a podiatrist for a more thorough examination. She doesn't think it is plantar fasciitis due the pattern & location of my pain.

Has anyone else been referred to podiatry? If so, what was the outcome & are your feet better / less painful as a result?

As always, thank you for any help you can give xx

magenta

Hi Sugar,

I'm sorry, I haven't seen a podiatrist but I might have to soon! Where is your pain? I hope you get seen soon,

Magenta x

ironic

Hi Sugarbuttie,
Yes I have had some good results from going to the podiatrist. I had insoles fitted and sent to have an ultra scan on my foot to confirm Morton’s neuroma which affects ball of my foot and toes. I also found out that what I thought was painful hard skin was a nodule .

It’s really awful when your feet hurt so much so I hope your appointment comes through soon.
Lv, I x

skezier

Hi Sugar,

I haven't but often thing I would like to see one. They do seem to be able to help and a friend of mine went and was shown some techniques to hep with the pain and cramps as well as the insoles.

I really hope you will find it helps and please let us know. Oh don't for get the pocket duties if you need. Cris x

jillyb1

I was sent to the podiatrist some time ago ; my toes have crossed over each other and my feet are very misshapen with multiple nodules ! The specialist examined thoroughly and the verdict was ; " gosh , that must be painful . " I was fitted with custom built inserts , but they just made it more painful and bruised the underside of my feet badly . Not a success for me at all ! Hopefully , if you've been referred at an early stage it will be beneficial ; but after having dealt with my RA for 30 odd years ; I reckon I'm viewed as a practise model to test on ! Jillyb

lavenderlady

I see them quite often due to having diabetes. I had insoles made for my feet taking a plaster cast of my feet and watching the way I walked on a treadmill, the damn things felt like it does when you have a stone in your shoe Irritating, but i see the chiropodist every 6 weeks so any problems get picked up quickly after having my toe joint removed a few weeks ago they will now take over the care, michelle

madwestie

Sugarbuttie, i saw a podiatrist and had some insoles specially made they made a cat of my foot by pressin git into a box full of a sort of squashy foam, like jillyb1 i found them very uncomfortable but i do know others who have them and they work really well.
I hope it goes well for you. I do see a chiropodist very 4 weeks which really helps

Tracey

tiggernut

Hi,
I was referered to a Podietrist years ago for insoles. They do help with the arch of my foot but that's about it. I have have lots of different ones and moist are comfortable once you get used to them and I can't really do without them. I do see a chiropodist every 6 weeks but I have lots of foot problems, bursals, ulcers general corns etc and I find they are not much help at the moment.
Hopefully you will have better results.
Anita.

stickywicket

I’m fascinated by this thread simply because all the terms are different from what I’m used to. For about 40 years I’ve seen an orthotist who takes measurements for my surgical shoes, insoles etc and, whenever necessary, sticks my feet in the boxes of oasis-type stuff or puts me on the scanner. For the last 20 years or so I’ve seen a podiatrist (who, for about the first 5 years was called a chiropodist) who cuts my toe nails and watches out for further foot problems developing. Can anyone explain the precise functions and limitations if each job?

annajd

Hi There

it all sounds very positive, i have an appointment with the podiatrist next month, where they are going to do a gait assessment so will be able to let you know the outcome after that.