Feet Care and Shoes

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Ok, I've been the the health care a while and I took a break.... Not to mention I am much older now. My feet kill me at the end of the day. I know this is nothing new to most if not all of you after clinicians, work, etc.

However, How do you treat your aches/pains of your feet/legs at the end of the day.

I've been though 3 different shoes, many inserts and still do not feel as if I am walking on "sunshine/Air"... lol....

Anyhow... I'm flat footed and my ankles/feet hurt me now as I get older. How do the rest of you guys/gals treat your feet?

Stockings, (looks odd for men? right?) and....bath salts....? Any other tips?

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Specializes in Alzheimer's care.

I had the same problem as you so I invested in some leather clogs, they clean easy and even being on my feet all day, they dont make my feet hurt near as bad as any other shoe I've tried.

I also use a foot soaker/massager on days my feet REALLY hurt.

good luck! :)

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I'm actually considering the expen$ive orthotics. At 60, this is the first time I've EVER had pain in my feet except for a bout with plantar fasciitis years ago.

My daughter got them and raves about how well they worked for her.

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