I don't have flat feet.

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 2. Aug 2012, 08:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
I had my orthotics appointment yesterday, it was done and dusted in twelve minutes. I discovered that I still have an arch, it's 'disappeared' thanks to rubbish knees and ankles but hopefully the insoles he will make should push things back into approximately the right places. I reckon that's going to feel strange after years of stuff being out of place. Things are also twanging away quite beautifully today thanks to the pressure he exerted on the tops of my knees and feet as he pushed my trotters down into pink foam. Ouch. I have to go back in three weeks, taking two pairs of shoes and one of winter boots with me so he can check that they'll fit. What larks, Pip, what larks. DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This could be the start of a beautiful relationship, DD. Or, maybe a not so beautiful one.

    I very much hope all the pushing and shoving will result in baby insoles which really help past damage and prevent future damage.

    As for the twangy knees - you know the answer. You keep telling the rest of us so, physician, take thy own advice and rest up today. (())
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD
    Good news you dont have flat feet, good luck with the insoles...dont you just wish you could get your own back on them...with all the pushing and pulling..or is that just me :roll:
    Love
    Barbara
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi so glad all the prodding over so you can rest today yes it will not be easy but you know it makes sence hope they great. why do they wait until feet are so bad to do this surely stopping the dammage makes more sence or is that just me being silly again val
    val
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great news DD hope all goes well with the fitting , I heard that they have new gel insoles which are better than the ones i have .


    karen xx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD,lets hope they help you. In the meantime, ice pain dullers and heat, I am in a similar position with my back after yesterdays appt.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am resting but doing small bursts of chores in between said rests. I am also eating for England, I'm a real piggy today which I know is not good but I care not. My mood is very flat which is not like me. :roll: I wasn't referred before, valval, because the waiting list was - wait for it - twenty months. A new broom was brought in just after Christmas and he has tidied everything up. He was the lad I met yesterday and, yes, he is efficient. We arrived ten minutes early and were immediately ushered in. He explained things well, answered my moronic questions with patience and good humour, apologised for causing me discomfort (discomfort? I would use a stronger term than that) and he exuded a very capable manner. I'm sure me and my new toys will get on well, I will do what I am told re getting used to them so that I give them the best chance of helping.

    I guess I'm tired - or rather more tired than usual. Poo. :( DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's good news DD, I'm pleased you still have arches. :D
    Now about these magic insoles, push things back into the proper places you say! Would they work on all parts of the body? If so where can I get some? :lol:
    Rest now and take care of you.
    Numpty
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD
    Sounds good anyway....no flat feet. Something to be pleased about. Just do what you preach and rest.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    T
    Now about these magic insoles, push things back into the proper places you say! Would they work on all parts of the body?

    Depends which bits you had in mind, Numpty :wink:
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD

    Hope all goes well with the insoles .Sorry you are feeling flat today .Eating for England ,are you going for gold .I have had a large slice of swiss roll :shock: this afternoon :lol::lol::lol::lol: should not laugh really as i will be crying when i weigh my self in the morning :(


    karen xxx
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope you are resting as you tell everyone else to do ! i'm sure they will help mine did until my feet changed too quick,i going to ask for another referral when i see rhemmy nurse.What you eating ?some-thing bad for you i hope.(((()))) MIg
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am resting, I am also dozing off at regular intervals. This could possibly be the onset of a flare. It could also possibly be a bug. It could also possibly be just beacuse I am tired and fed up. Cor - so many choices and all naff. :roll: Thank you all for your kind messages and Mig? Jaffa cakes. :oops: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD
    Thats good that they have found your arches :lol:
    Jaffa cake.....thats not bad at all.....have something worse than that :lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dd rest up hope it not a flare :( just a down day :o so tomorrow can be so much better for you :D leaving a ((())) just incase you need it pal val
    val
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,095
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello DD
    i'm pleased you have'nt got flat feet.i hope the insoles help
    i have some they are comfortable.
    did you have to put your feet in soft pink stuff that makes the shape of your foot.
    good luck with them i hope your flare or bug goes soon.
    i have flat feet.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh yes Joan, I did! He opened up a box which had the pink stuff on each side, then proceeded to push my feet down into the rather gritty oasis-type stuff by pressing hard on my knees and then the tops of my feet. My knees are still protesting today. :roll: Walking is a bigger struggle at the moment, I have to say but hey-ho, no matter, I am sure this will pass as all things do. Feet can be troublesome things, yes?

    Hello valval, thank you for the hug, it was much appreciated. I am feeling a little brighter in myself today - and haven't eaten anywhere near as much :wink: - so I reckon yesterday was just a 'down' day, that's all. I am still taking things easy as I am far from comfortable in myself so I reckon being idle is a good plan! I hope you are as OK as you can be - and everyone else on here too. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben