Throb. Throb.

[cjsmith]

I forgot what it was like before I got those orthotics. My doctor took them away this morning for repairs. I haven't done much walking today, yet my whole left forefoot is throbbing now. I wonder how I'm going to do without them for two weeks. I may cancel all square dancing activity (except calling, of course).

Comments

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

Owie! Can you ice the feet periodically, and does it at least provide a little temporary relief?

*hugs*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I haven't tried. Since throbbing might be inflammation instead of direct nerve pain, maybe I'll give that a shot. Thanks.

[paraquat.livejournal.com]

I've had my Orthotics now for almost 7 years. Those weeks that you have to leave them with the Doc can be hell, but I found a really good temporary solution. Dr. Scholls came out with a gel orthotic about two or three years ago. I highly recommend it and you should be able to find it at any drug store that carries Dr. Scholls products.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I have some over-the-counter arch supports in now, and it's a big help. Thanks for the tip about the Dr. Scholls ones. I may try those.

[paraquat.livejournal.com]

yer welcome, they worked realy well for me. I have the special meta-tarsal pads too. I can certainly sympathize with needing to make sure they're in the right place!

[paraquat.livejournal.com]

Oh, forgot to mention, these are not the flat gel insoles, they are the formed partly in gel, but partly in solid plastic with a bit of a heal.