Need a solution to keep my sister's feet warm in ski boots. [more inside]
posted by no bueno on Oct 18, 2009 - 18 answers

I need help with creating a plan to diagnose a possible alignment problem with my right leg what I can do do fix it. [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on Oct 14, 2009 - 10 answers

Found out I need surgery on my foot to repair a torn ligament. Looking for tips and stories from people that have been there done that. Plus I have some extra hurtles facing me due to the surgery.... [more inside]
posted by gwenlister on Oct 4, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I improve the stability control of my foot? [more inside]
posted by bookdragoness on Sep 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Tonight I used the sauna, steam room, and shower at my gym. I forgot to wear flip flops in all of them, and now I'm a little grossed out and paranoid about getting athlete's foot. Anything I can do to head potentially growing foot fungus off at the pass right away?
posted by amro on Sep 1, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there anyone in the Boston area who can help a girl with shoe fitting and shopping? I'm tired of getting blisters all the time and feeling like not even my sneakers are the right fit. I want to get advice on how shoes should fit my feet and what to look for when shopping. [more inside]
posted by cadge on Jul 31, 2009 - 10 answers

I've lost nearly 90 LBS, but I feel like poo constantly. I've had increasing foot problems, and just generally tired, and sick all the time. Have any of you gone through a dramatic weight loss and felt horrible, or developed problems that didn't exist before the weight loss? [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on Jul 14, 2009 - 47 answers

I just found out my foot pain is being caused by bunions. Now what? [more inside]
posted by picapica on Jun 15, 2009 - 12 answers

Bunion filter: What can I do now to prevent my developing bunion from getting worse later? [more inside]
posted by ohio on Jun 4, 2009 - 6 answers

For four years, I've been dealing with a really puffy foot. My doctor mentioned that it's likely edema. She didn't, however, tell me anything useful about eliminating the swelling. [more inside]
posted by Kololo on May 25, 2009 - 26 answers

Do you have a tattoo on your foot? Do you have any regrets, lessons learned, or advice for someone considering it? [more inside]
posted by DingoMutt on May 23, 2009 - 17 answers

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

Flat feet + bow legs + active lifestyle = near-constant foot pain. What can I do to make my feet ache less? [more inside]
posted by El Curioso on Apr 5, 2009 - 7 answers

Good, athlete-friendly pedicure recommendations in L.A.? (Preferably the west side.) [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Feb 12, 2009 - 1 answer

I think I broke my littlest toe. Everything I read online says that basically nothing can be done, so there's no point in going to the doctor, right? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Oct 30, 2008 - 27 answers

My feet stink, all of a sudden, and I can't figure out why! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2008 - 11 answers

I've been thrilled to discover that a simple, donut shaped cushion is amazingly effective at preventing my excruciating foot pain. Yet for a small piece of foam with sticky stuff on one side, these bunion pads are awfully expensive: about 3 bucks at the cheapest, generic level. Can you suggest a cheap alternative? Something soft with a sticky side? I can easily cut out the donut shapes myself if I can find an inexpensive source of the basic material.
posted by serazin on Oct 24, 2008 - 10 answers

I've started getting pain on the top of my right foot after running. I've had it x-rayed but the doctor seems a bit stumped. [more inside]
posted by rsk on Oct 22, 2008 - 12 answers

The balls of my feet are tender and burn. How can I stop this? [more inside]
posted by beelover on Sep 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Please take a look at pictures of my feet and tell me what is up with these weird dark callouses, and whether I should go to a dermatologist or podiatrist or somebody else. [more inside]
posted by HotToddy on Aug 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Orthotics and tennis shoes? [more inside]
posted by charlesv on Jul 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Does anyone else ever feel the presence of a phantom thumb jutting out of the side of their foot? [more inside]
posted by Lownotes on Jun 28, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm searching for a word, possibly a technical or medical term, that I think starts with the letter p, and that defines the relationship between the bones in the feet as they apply to overall balance. Am I dreaming this word?
posted by Mil on Jun 27, 2008 - 10 answers

Advice for treating some ridiculously persistent plantar warts? What remedies do you know that have been successful after all others have failed? Is there anyone who specializes in treating plantar warts? (In the Boston area.) [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Jun 24, 2008 - 16 answers

Our new place has a Clawfoot bathtub and Im having trouble adjusting to the clawfoot-lifestyle. [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Jun 16, 2008 - 13 answers

Any tips for faster ways to recover from a twisted ankle/bruised foot? [more inside]
posted by decathecting on Jun 6, 2008 - 18 answers

Unusual, debilitating pain in both heels. Ouch. Advice? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2008 - 11 answers

My broken foot is healing rather nicely. I'm off my crutches and walking on the boot. My orthopedist gave me some instructions for stretching and rehabbing, but they weren't very specific. How can I do better physical therapy at home? [more inside]
posted by mostlymartha on May 28, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I care for a broken foot? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on May 12, 2008 - 14 answers

I suddenly developed a knot/lump and pain in the ball of my foot late last night that has persisted for 24 hours. I know it's not plantar fasciitis as I don't have stabbing pains in my heel or midfoot. [more inside]
posted by maudlin on May 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Last night all was fine when I sat down. When I got up twenty minutes later I began to walk and it felt like there was a wad of gum under the ball of my foot. I checked and under the callous at the distal end of my first metatarsal it is visibly swollen. The area is nearly a quarter inch thicker than the same area on my other foot. The area is not painful, but the shear size of it makes me walk funny. I'll go to the Dr. on Monday, but until then, does anyone have any ideas about what it can be? Googling hasn't given me any clues.
posted by a22lamia on Mar 29, 2008 - 18 answers

If toes and fingers are digits, and arms and legs are appendages (limbs, extremities), what's the general anatomical term for hands and feet?
posted by gottabefunky on Dec 17, 2007 - 14 answers

Do foot sizes follow a normal distribution?
posted by blue_beetle on Dec 9, 2007 - 29 answers

My fiancee found a bird's foot/claw on the ground. She thinks it's like a bone that can be boiled/bleached to sanitize it and have it as a weird knick-knack. I think it's more like a piece of meat that will rot and bring germs in to the house. Who's right?
posted by proj on Nov 27, 2007 - 14 answers

Where can I buy large size ice hockey skates? [more inside]
posted by gaelenh on Nov 23, 2007 - 6 answers

How can I keep my ice-cold feet warm, or reheat them once they do get cold? [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo on Nov 13, 2007 - 40 answers

I have a skin irritation on the top of my foot/ankle and I can't stop scratching it. [more inside]
posted by Hat Maui on Oct 16, 2007 - 14 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

Knee and foot pain. How do I get through working a 9 hour retail shift? [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Aug 5, 2007 - 18 answers

What is this weird painless lump at the base of my toe? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Jul 23, 2007 - 12 answers

How to change the program Word opens embedded audio with? Alternatively, suggestions for foot-pedal software that plays well with audio embedded in Word or RTF documents. [more inside]
posted by icebourg on Jul 16, 2007 - 3 answers

Yesterday I started feeling pain when I walk. It happens when my foot is bent upwards, before taking your foot off the surface. [more inside]
posted by PowerCat on Jun 22, 2007 - 13 answers

How do I stop getting these huge blisters on my feet whenever I do certain sports? [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich on May 8, 2007 - 14 answers

Experiences with Yamuna Body Rolling, anyone? Specifically the foot-savers part of it? Other foot-strength-training exercise programs for people with foot pain/flat feet/plantar faciitis? [more inside]
posted by sdis on May 5, 2007 - 8 answers

FeetFilter - Looking a great shoe insert I can put in my gym sneakers that provide anti-odor, are moisture absorbent, and provide support and cushioning. I don't want to get a cheap pair and would rather spend the money on something thats reliable and durable. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by deeman on Apr 16, 2007 - 3 answers

FeetFilter: Anyone out there with plantar fasciitis caused by very flat feet? What worked for you to get rid of it? How long did it take? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Apr 14, 2007 - 15 answers

Foot pain filter: TERRIBLE pain felt on top of left foot between the 4th and 5th toe, more inside. [more inside]
posted by hammerthyme on Apr 10, 2007 - 11 answers

I have a mild case of athletes foot. I have read a fair bit about making it go away, and so far that treatment is working pretty well. But what should I do to my shower to make sure I don't get it again, and that no one else in my house gets it?
posted by LoopyG on Mar 14, 2007 - 10 answers

Why are my feet hurting during certain activities? [more inside]
posted by quadrinary on Mar 5, 2007 - 14 answers

The tip of my left big toe* sometimes gets numb, down to the point about half-way down the nail, all around the toe. I can't see any cause for this. It's not injured or gangrenous. "What's up with that?" * someone else's left big toe
posted by Arcaz Ino on Jan 29, 2007 - 15 answers