Help! I just don't know where to turn. I am suffering from intense foot pain. A little about me. I am 66 years…

Gaylene Jee I've got the wide toe box shoes. I wish I could find someone that a specific kind of foot massage.

Kathy O'Melia where abouts are you and what states are near by? I'm pretty good about searching out things

Bodisky Fain I am reading on this site about people who have gotten custom orthotics but were really unhappy with them. They've had them adjusted but I guess they can only adjust so much. I think my feet might be similar to yours with over pronation and fallen arches. I where Brooks running shoes.

I’ve tried every orthotic out there and the only ones that had true support was Power Step available on Amazon and recommended by all the podiatrist’s I’ve seen if you don’t want to go custom. Custom insoles fitted by Dr is another way but it is a series of adjustments in your body and feet that can be uncomfortable in the beginning. I have a pair of insoles specifically for uneven ground that keep my foot and heel more stable and another pair for every day. The whole process from the beginning has taken over a year but worth it.

how do I find one of those doctors? My experience with podiatrists has not been great. Misdiagnosed injuries and just not having any answers.

Kathy O'Melia you have to call and ask until you find one

Terry Reed bingo! I found a local company that specializes in biomechnics of the foot! I went for my evaluation today. They did a lot of measurements. Showed me where my pressure points were. Where my foot was 'loading' and the pronation of my feet. Video taped my walking. Finally took an impression of my feet. I know that unlike my OTC orthotics my right and left orthotics will be different because I have different issues in each foot. I am cautiously optimistic that when I pick up my orthotics next Friday I will start seeing some relief of pain. Thank you for your suggestion!

unfortunately I am in Wisconsin but I found someone specializing in biomechnics here!

Bill Lyon thank you for this.Comment because for the better part of my day, i've been researching insoles for my shoes, as I am a host in a restaurant 4-5 days a week.. & have been there 4mos; my feet & ankles are so sore everyday. 😞 hmm, I spent some time on the phone with the good feet store.And after reading the reviews about that and the astronomical price, I have to rethink that... I have seen the advertisement for the ones you mentioned with the foam that they send you.And I think I might go that route, especially after reading your (simple, but effective) comment. so thank you.

Bill Lyon Did you get orthotics from Upstep? My suggestion is get the kit and inform them what type of foot condition you have and they will m ake your orthotics. After receiving them go to a reputable shoe store and take your orthotics with you and the store clerk will.find shoes that fit your orthotics and place them in your shoes.

AnnMarie Trupia my neighbor did the good feet route and spent over $1000 and had to buy their shoes. I was very skeptical about the foam but I have been pleased so far for me anyways. Hope you have success.

AnnMarie Trupia , my podiatrist uses the foam-type material for taking the foot impressions. I have the full orthotics with the metatarsal pads built in. I usually have them remade every 2 yrs as the material under the metatarsals wears down. Best money I spend!

Ann Cotter yes. They were very responsive to my particular situation.

Karen Mahtin now that I you mention it i did have mats in various parts of the kitchen. I don't know what happened to them. I am going to talk to my boss.

So I talked to my boss about getting those for in front of the tables and counters we work at. I am a cook in a large Assisted Living Facility. He started talking about how dirty they get blah blah. He's OCD. I told him they might help with my foot pain. He starts going off about his foot issues. He has plantars warts. He's broken his one foot. Etc...He's 46 but I am 66! I thought what is this a contest to see whose foot pain is worse. We have a matt and towel service that gives us new mats every week!

Kathy O'Melia "so i'msure you'd understand my issues if you had to stand all day." i wonder if there's some way -- do you have a union? or state labor laws that'd protect you? -- to fight for the accomodation you need. But again, pointing out the service SHOULD help. Does he really have OCD, or do you mean like how we say someone's "anal (retentive)," that he is very concerned about cleanliness?

Jacquel Washington no I think tailors bunions are right below the small toe. These are farther down the foot.