Orthotics and tennis shoes? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Jun 24, 2008 - 15 answers

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

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

Unusual, debilitating pain in both heels. Ouch. Advice? [more inside]
posted 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 on May 28, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I care for a broken foot? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Dec 17, 2007 - 14 answers

Do foot sizes follow a normal distribution?
posted 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 on Nov 27, 2007 - 14 answers

Where can I buy large size ice hockey skates? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Aug 26, 2007 - 20 answers

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

What is this weird painless lump at the base of my toe? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 on Mar 14, 2007 - 10 answers

Why are my feet hurting during certain activities? [more inside]
posted 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 on Jan 29, 2007 - 15 answers

Help me tackle an 8 mile foot race one month from today with an elevation gain of nearly 1000 ft. [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2007 - 2 answers

I can induce foot cramps really easily - why? [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2007 - 29 answers

Sometimes I get a feeling in my foot, and a few seconds after I get this feeling that something is stuck, and it feels very painful for about a minute. [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 21 answers

The Burquini thread got me to thinking about fetishes among Muslims. There is [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2007 - 35 answers

Duct tape wart removal. Details, personal experiences, suggestions needed. How do you keep the duct tape dry in the shower? Is it OK if you don't? What if you have to replace it more than once a week? Grossish details inside. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 37 answers

What ski boot brands/models tend to have the most room for people with high arches, short toes, and somewhat wide feet? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2006 - 11 answers

Computer keyboard (ps2) as simple midi controller? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2006 - 5 answers

I went to the doctor a couple years back for a rash on my foot, he used a very very very cold spray on my foot, it seemed like he was drying it out. After that, he gave me some cream and that was it. I was wondering where I could find that really cold spray.
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 12 answers

So I got a job working in a bar. But I've got a problem: my feet don't seem to be able to take it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2006 - 28 answers

I somehow injured a muscle or tendon in my left leg and now I can no longer lift the ball of my left foot off the ground when I'm standing. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2006 - 11 answers

How sore is a tattoo on the top of the foot? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2006 - 10 answers

Got a splinter (actually a metal whisker) in the sole of my foot. Can't get a hold of it without some significant flesh excavation. Will it get expelled eventually, or do I need medical attention? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2006 - 24 answers

Does anyone know a good plastic surgeon in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2006 - 6 answers

Why exactly did the practice of footbinding begin? I know when it began and somewhat how it started, but why were people so eager to do it in the first place and who made it into a standard of beauty?
posted on Mar 20, 2006 - 18 answers

Oh My Stinkin' Shoes~! [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2006 - 29 answers

For years, I've had mild soreness at various places on the right side of my body: jaw, shoulder, hand, hip, knee, and foot. Meanwhile, the left side of my body feels perfect. [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2006 - 16 answers

Recurring foot muscle cramps. My fiancee has this weird *foot thing* that happens about 3 or 4 days per week. In the evenings, she gets painful cramps in her foot, usually her left foot but sometimes the right one does the same. It usually takes 10 or 20 minutes to work itself out. It's helped by massage, but it hurts like the dickens while it's going on. What gives? Her diet and exercise habits inside... [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2006 - 13 answers

FootFilter: about a month ago I noticed two small, itchy red dots [JPG] on my foot. At the time I passed them off as an insect bite and promptly forgot about it. Well... they're still there. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2005 - 9 answers

Where can you get shoes for unfortunately-footed women in London? I'm looking for shoe stores that stock large sizes but also narrow widths. The person in question has a 11.5 or 12 US/CAN shoe size, which is about a 10 or 10.5 UK size, with an AA width, which often complicates matters. Bonus points if the store sells styles that actually look good.
posted on Apr 12, 2005 - 7 answers

I have narrow ankles and fairly "large" feet (I have to wear size 10 shoes in order to have a comfortable fit). But because of my narrow ankles, I am having a hard time finding shoes that fit. I have tried thicker socks, a couple of different lacing techniques etc but nothing seems to help. My heels always move inside the shoes! Please help me!!!
posted on Feb 11, 2005 - 9 answers