My feet are in pain. What kind of doctor should I go to? I've heard that podiatry is sort of a dubious branch of medicine. [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on May 19, 2009 - 17 answers

Hi MeFites :) I've recently changed my desk setup so I'm standing, instead of sitting, to help reduce my lower back pain. However I'm not used to standing for long periods and would love any tips you can offer me for standing comfortably for hours at a time. [more inside]
posted by katala on Dec 27, 2008 - 23 answers

A couple of months ago my big toenail went black after a run. Maybe 10-15 days ago it came loose, but only on one side. Since the other side was still anchored I cut off the flapping half. Nothing's happened since then. Please advise. [more inside]
posted by BigSky on Aug 26, 2007 - 20 answers

I just ran barefoot on a hot street for a few minutes and my feet came back red and promising terrible blisterage. What can I do to speed up the healing process and/or soothe the burn while the healing is going on?
posted by sdis on May 24, 2006 - 16 answers

My feet hurt! [more inside]
posted by kensanway on Nov 3, 2005 - 22 answers

What the hell is wrong with my foot? I sprained it very mildly last July, and its still swollen! [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Jun 14, 2005 - 12 answers

Mildly embarrassing dermatology filter. [more inside]
posted by Verdant on Jun 7, 2005 - 29 answers

PodiaFilter: I am off to SE Asia for extended holiday in less than a week. I bought some birkenstock sandals for the journey as recommended. However, being spoilt rotten by sneaker snugness, I am getting some serious blistering across the tops of the inner sides of my feet after but one day in the saddle. Any tips to toughen my feet up before departure, or have i left it too late? Any lateral band-aid solutions?
posted by elphTeq on Feb 8, 2005 - 16 answers

Joggers, Hikers and Marathon walkers, your attention please! I love to walk, but experience troubles with chafing. For particularly long walks (5 hours and beyond), I used to use a product called Chafe Eez, manufactured by a now apparently defunct company called Second Wind. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by tomble on Dec 13, 2004 - 10 answers

Foot Trouble: I can't run anymore due to foot pain. Should I visit a podiatrist or orthopedic specialist or what? [symptoms and stuff within] [more inside]
posted by weston on Nov 22, 2004 - 6 answers