Do gel insoles really help?
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I like mine -- depends on the person I guess -- you're the best judge for you
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rachael is correct about the molds helping out tremedulously.\n\nIn the meantime, wear comfortable shoes like tennis shoes with good arch support and a thick sole.  Don't go bare foot.  Anti-inflammatories like motrin and aleve could help.  Soak foot in ice water.\n\nSteroid shot.\n\nPeople also use heel boots.  Heel boots have a thick heel insert so you are walking solely on your heels.  When you normally walk, the heal touches down first and then the ball of you foot.  This stretches your arches and the fascia.  When the fascia is stretched, the area with the problem gets irritated and pain result.  Heel boots prevent this normal walking cycle and forces you to just walk on you heels.  That allows the problem area to rest and hopefully heal.  Unfortunately, people sometimes suffer for months on end with this problem.\n\nHope this helps and good luck
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When I was fitted for new walking/running shoes and had blisters the shoe guy told me I was wearing my socks too thick and didn't have the correct support.  He told me to put desitin cream or any baby rash cream on the blisters to keep the moisture away. \n It worked ASAP!
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I have finally resolved my 3 year heel pain with 1 1/2" sports tape. I put a 10" strip under my arch and wrap over the top of my foot. Don't pull on the tape, just wrap it. Use during sleep also. I have spent lots of money and the answer is tape. I haven't used it long enough to know if I will heal, but life seems normal again. I couldn't wait to tell someone, I hope this helps a lot of people with plantar faciitis and other foot pain.
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no, but to prevent them you should take care of your legs by not crossing them (cuts off circulation), prompt them up when you can and try to avoid working on concrete flooring will help also. Wearing the proper shoes in in soles will help.
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Try a product called Body Glide while you're breaking them in or if you wear them a lot. It's sold at Foot Zone. It's great for athletes who may get blisters, so I'm sure it will help your sandal problem. Otherwise, try a little bit of vaseline which will also cut back on the friction that causes the blisters.
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elevate your foot and have some one massage it LIGHTLY if you have venous problems it will cause blood clots if rubbed to hard....have you ever seen the commercial with the massaging boots for tired legs? this will work wonders, my sister has used them and it helps
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you can try to keep your feet elevated when you have time to sit or lay. you can soak them in warm water or try massage when possible, good luck
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I have it too and like the others here, mine seems to come and go. I know how painful it can be, but I just tend to "work through it". I'm on my feet all day. Losing weight can be of help if you are overweight. Also try wearing shoes with good support. You might also try insoles or prescription orthotics. There are also stretching exercises you can do as well as wearing a special boot at night that helps to stretch those ligaments. Another alternative is perhaps seeing a clinical massage therapist. Best wishes and happy feet!
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You should see a podiatrist, who will tell you what would work best for you specifically. Everyone and their ailments are different.
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I don't know of anything that will work "for good", but using lotion and wearing socks can help.  Also, don't pick at the skin on your feet.
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You need to see a podiatrist to design orthodics for you. After you put them into your running shoes, you will feel a lot better and your feet, spine etc, are better aligned and will give you the endurance you want.
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I tried an insert similar to the ones picturted here:\nhttp://store.yahoo.com/archandheel/heelpainrelw.html\nand it seemed to work pretty well for me
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The athletes feet scaring and corns has disensitized my soles--plus don't go barefoot due to the nail fungus that's permantently difigured my toes.\n\nBut, you could try and see if mine are ticklish--Sunshine!\n\n\n;-)!
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They say that if you rub your feet with baking soda it helps. Also i am sure you can find all sorts of medicated powders in your local pharmacy. If it is a real problem talk to your doctor about it maybe he/she will have a medical solution to it:)
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Its more then likely your shoes. but you could also follow you moms advice and STOP DRAGGING YOUR FEET.
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I like Asics shoes they make them specially cushioned for overpronated (flat foot) and underpronated feet (high arch) depending on the type you buy, and this cushioning helps prevent the shin splints you get as a result of the improper posture of your foot.