my mother is in her late 60s, walked everywere for years with no probs, just within the past 18 mths her feet have got very sore all over, has been to the doc,who sent her to the hospital to find nothing wrong,she still does a bit of walking, but causes a lot of pain pls can you help her stay on her feet? THANKS Steve
Suzanne Belyea, DPM, C.Ped.
May 23 2005, 11:07 AM
Getting her properly fit for a comfort shoe may help reduce your mother's discomfort. I would suggest going to a comfort shoe store and have the length and width of your mother's foot measured. Your foot will get longer and wider as you age.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Belyea, DPM, C.Ped. Medical Director Foot.com
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