I've been having some pain in my feet lately and all signs point to PF.
I'm hoping most of it can be treated with better shoes along with icing and pain relievers. But given that I have abnormal feet, I am banking on the need or arch support. Any recommendations? Is The Good Feet store just heavily marketed or really as good as they claim? What are the prices? How does that compare to a podiatrist or some other professional that can provide the service?
Oh, one more question, what brand of shoe is good for foot support? And does it make shoes in extra wide width?
One thing that I never hear talked about is that PF can be a symptom of undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
I had PF for a time leading up to my being diagnosed with hypothyroidism in the beginning of 2001.
As soon as I began to be treated, it faded and went away in some weeks, and I've NEVER had PF again since.
Get your thyroid checked, and DEMAND a copy of your test results.
Look at your TSH level, and if it's higher than 1.0 - 2.0, don't accept your doctor telling you that you're "normal".
The "normal" range that goes up to 5.5 or higher ISN'T normal.
Find a GOOD endocrinologist who will treat you properly.