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ellenrr

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5. also try inserts for your shoes.

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 09:25 AM

Apr 2014

I found out that I have "flat feet" and standing or walking is more comfortable if I put inserts in my shoes (slippers and boots too) which raise my insteps.

when I first discovered I had this condition, someone would suggested a podiatrist, who said he could make me inserts which would cost something like $85.00.

The ones I buy in the drugs store for $5-15 work just fine.

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I’m not as young as I used to be, and standing in one place for any length of time makes my legs [View all] raccoon Mar 2014 OP

be careful hollysmom Mar 2014 #1

Support stockings - available for both men & women- help. No Vested Interest Mar 2014 #2

My first question is SheilaT Mar 2014 #3

This is one of the reasons I don't like family dinners anymore fadedrose Mar 2014 #4

a lot of stuff comes prewashed and prechopped blackcrow Jan 2015 #6

that happens to me and I hate it. have to throw food away. nt ellenrr Jan 2015 #7

also try inserts for your shoes. ellenrr Apr 2014 #5

"Anti-fatigue comfort mats" - unbelievably comfortable to stand on. Divernan Apr 2015 #8

Thanks, everybody, for your suggestions! nt raccoon Apr 2015 #9