Persistant Foot Pain - Update

[237SJ]

I went to a podiatrist today. I thought I would try that before resorting to the GP for blood tests. He said straight away that he can see my toes are "grippy" and he thinks I have problems with my fourth metatasals. That does seem to be where most of the discomfort is. He has ordered me some orthotics and wants me to wear them for 6 weeks and then go back for a follow up.

[Sqad]

Thanks for the update.
"Grippy" eh?........;-)

[237SJ]

Seeing that I came out of there £150 lighter, maybe it should be "gripey"

[jno]

any chance they're grippy in response to the pain? Not that I'm a podiatrist or anything.

[Khandro]

I think you should have started with a visit to your GP, s/he has no vested interest in selling you anything.

[jno]

they may have an interest in not selling her anything, though

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/oct/01/gp-practices-offered-rewards-for-not-referring-patients-to-hospitals