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I have a job that requires me to be on my foot for 10+ hours a day and yesterday they started hurting really really bad to the point that I was feeling sick to my stomach, ya seriously weird right?! Anyways I think I have a foot disorder that's for sure,however I need to get shoes that aren't expensive and will help. I can't afford anything really but I will either be forced to quit this job,or they will let me go because of the pain I'm in. Most of the pain is all in my heal. Some of my team say to buy sketckers and that I can get them at Ross for fairly cheap. Anyone with foot problems please let me know what helps. I know theirs those things you can get at walmart. However they are way over my budget.

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Anonymous

Asked by Anonymous at 2:25 PM on Apr. 22, 2012 in Health

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  • you should see your doctor.
    meooma

    Answer by meooma at 2:27 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • I would but I don't have a doctor,mainly cause I am unable to afford one. In the meantime I go back to work wednesday.
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 2:29 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • Go to a clinic or urgent care place. You need to been seen and have a diagnosis before you can begin to have it heal.

    My DH has plantar faceitis and is on his feet all day. He switched from New Balance to Avia and it flared. He went back to New Balance and it's much better. A friend also has it and wears Bjorns, but they are pretty expensive, but worth it to manage it.
    balagan_imma

    Answer by balagan_imma at 2:31 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • I would go to the doctor and see if they can give you a doctors note for work to stay off your feet or give you more breaks. Have yo just started this job?
    JeremysMom

    Answer by JeremysMom at 2:31 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • What about those gel cushions from Dr. Scholl? That should help, but you really need to see a podiatrist. You might have a heel spur that can create more problems if not looked after.
    robinkane

    Answer by robinkane at 2:33 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • If you have foot pain STAY AWAY from sketchers!!!!! They are a fashion sneaker... nothing more!! Stick with a Nike, Adidas, or something like that. Also, make sure you add a GOOD arch support to a GOOD sneaker... this alone will make a HUGE difference. Make sure the sneaker has a stiff sole and a solid heel cup. If a good sneaker with a good supplemental arch support doesn't make a difference then you can't afford to not see a doc!!!
    Crafty26

    Answer by Crafty26 at 2:37 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • PP mentioned Avia... that an Ryka & Champion are brands to stay away from... they are terribly made!!
    Crafty26

    Answer by Crafty26 at 2:38 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • just started the job been there two weeks now. I mighgt have to quit that job it looks like cause the shoes I need are too expensive and I can't afford to buy them. My job pays only 9.25 an hour,.
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 3:33 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • Sounds like plantar faciitis if it's all in the heal. Soaking and pressure massages help, but you do need a supportive shoes or at least an insole.
    Anonymous

    Answer by Anonymous at 4:29 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

  • What about the Shape Ups shoes?
    the ones that curve?
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 7:46 PM on Apr. 22, 2012

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