Don't Let Foot Problems Get You Down

What can i do to prevent my achilles tendon from completely tearing, or rupturing?

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:18 +0000

Last year I tore my Achilles tendon on my left foot but not completely. The pain started when I was breaking in my new hiking boots. This year I bought some new boots which I need to break in by … Continue reading →

How do I treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt?

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:23 +0000

I have a friend who hates going to the doctor but had this bad ingrown toenail. He decided to fix it himself. He told me he somehow got into his toe and pulled out a long thin piece of toenail that had grown into his skin. The only thing he had at home to clean it was soap and water. Now he has this… under a half inch wide fleshy bump alongside his toenail that is probably bothering him more than what the ingrown toenail did and expels pus. I’ve been taking care of it for him because he is tall and fat and cannot reach his feet very well. Feet don’t really bother me so I don’t have a problem with cleaning it but he can’t stop by everyday. He has a job where he needs to wear shoes but he tries not to wear them as much as possible. Every time he is here, I have him soak it in hot, soapy water then clean it with peroxide and dab some anti-infection stuff on it. He would soak it at home, but he doesn’t have anything big enough to put his size 15 foot in. He says it hurts less after he soaks it and I clean it all up. I keep telling him he needs to go to the doctor to get it fixed but he won’t listen to me. Is there anything else I could do to help him, like some other ointment I could put on it that would help better? Or does he just need to get his butt to the doctor?

what is a heel spur and why do we get them?what causes it?

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:01:06 +0000

On the back of my left heel i have a sore puffy skin. it hurts. then it goes away. and then it comes back. What causes it to hurt.

Are there socks made for flat feet, short Achilles tendons and/or both?

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:08:05 +0000

I have flat feet and short Achilles Tendons. I always see adds for orthopedic socks, so I was wondering if they have them for flat feet and short Achilles tendons. I would also like to know if they are tube socks or ankle high because I have to wear duty boots and regular shoes on my off time. Also I am not looking for prescription socks, just ones I can buy at a store or online.

How to treat corns on bottom of feet?

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:07:49 +0000

What are the latest treatments for Morton's Neuroma of the foot?

admin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:13 +0000

Is it true that once you injure your Achilles tendon it will never fully recover?

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:03:19 +0000

One of my friends injured his in a basketball game, and after surgery doctors said that he will never be able to play competitively again.

Detox Foot Patch- has anyone tried it? Does it work?

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:03:05 +0000

What turns the foot patch black? Does it remove color (like bleach) your skin too?

How would i know if i have heel spur?

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:02:20 +0000

And what should i do if i think i do(other than go to the docter).
Also how long will it take for it to go away?

Toenail removal advice?

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:03:41 +0000

Going for surgery on 4th November to have both of my large toenails removed. I was just wondering how much it hurts after I wake up and over the next few days? I also have a maths exam on the … Continue reading →