These Boots Weren't Made For Walking

I went back to the foot doctor today. The rash I got on my neck, arm and back from the other medication is almost gone. The new medication is fine, so far. We'll see.

He x-rayed my foot this time. The last x-ray was in 1991. The only thing he could see is that my first metatarsal flange is a lot shorter than it should be, causing pain in the second, third and fourth metatarsal joints when I walk. The first flange is not bearing as much weight as it would if it were the correct length - like my left foot. Hmmm. There is not a lot that can be done. He gave me another injection between my second and third toes. Ouch!! That's really all he feels he can do. Surgery wouldn't help. I had several shoe inserts that didn't help. Physical therapy didn't help.

So, in addition to the Morton's Neuroma, I also have a short metatarsal flange. The only thing that helps when I walk is to have on shoes with really squishy-soft soles. Loafers are out. High heels are out. Hard soled shoes of any kind are out. Flip-flops feel great! Shoes with spongy soles are great! But not according to the doctor. He wants me to wear really supportive sneakers all the time. My feet are very narrow (but long) and most shoes come in wide-widths. If I tie them tight enough to keep them from slipping up and down on my heels, then they are too tight and the Morton's neuroma starts acting up - my foot goes numb and my toes start burning or stinging.

There's something to be said for staying home.