I can't stand for 30 min. without them hurting, & certain jobs require that I stand 8 hrs. straight. I really want to work these types of jobs, but I can't because of my feet. Mainly the arch of my feet hurt, but other parts hurt & swell. How can I remedy this problem? Thanks.
2006-08-27 16:24:50 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
See a podiatrist immediately. They can give you exercises for your feet, inserts for your shoes that are suitable for your arch size, and can help in many other ways.
As with being able to stand 8 hours. Apart from your already painful feet, generally if you're not used to standing 8 hours and begin doing it full time, the first couple weeks will be tiring so make sure you have comfy shoes and look after your feet.
2006-08-27 16:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by montanasamra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like neuropathy.
I have this severly and it is hard for me to stand on my feet for even 15 minutes without them hurting like hell.
There is not much that you can do about it. Find some extremely comfortable walking shoes. ( made specifically for walking) get some arch support insoles to put in them.
They also make a certain type of shoe for it and they are tennis shoes that look like they have springs for heels. But they are very expensive ( about 200 dollars) and you can get them at specialty shoe stores.
2006-08-28 08:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by ETxYellowRose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it must be the excess of being standing up all the time. Try to sit down once in a while and wear comfortable shoes.
When you get back home you could put your feet inside water with salt, it helps pretty much.
2006-08-27 23:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by C6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a podiatrist, it sounds like there is a problem directly associated with the arch of your feet. You may need to wear a different type of shoe, but please go see a foot doctor and don't take any other advice from us.
2006-08-27 23:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by adrianj_518 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi yea i was like thatto then i got a job at speedway and for the first 3-4 days i went into the bathroom just to sit on the toilet lol.
honestly i doubt you need to see a doctor, i would say just do it and it will be hard but youll get used to it.
2006-08-27 23:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible you may have plantars warts. They form on the bottom of your feet and can be very painful. They are hard to see sometimes too. If you have them they can be treated with over the counter freeze off.
2006-08-27 23:32:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have tile floors at home? If you do, wear slippers around the house. My mother had a problem similar to this, and just by wearing slippers at home, the pain decreased greatly.
2006-08-27 23:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Didgey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you overweight? That's probably the culprit if you are.
Get some shoes with arch support or some arch insoles. That may help.
2006-08-27 23:26:39 · answer #8 · answered by Emmy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should see a podiatrist cause you obviously have some kind of problem that needs to be fixed - see one asap
2006-08-27 23:27:52 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor so don't ask me but go to an actual doctor and ask him yourself I'm sure he'd know how to fix it since doctors know most sicknesses and get paid a **** load :)
2006-08-27 23:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by devilmaycry42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋