slo’s WEDNESDAY 4/2 poll - Podiatrist 🦶

[slo]

I even have my grandkids seeing him and he diagnosed the issue with my granddaughter that her pediatrician said was nothing. It isn't, she has small feet and extremely high arches with tight tendons that cause her feet a great deal of pain after standing too long or walking long distances, she gets a scooter at some point during trips to Disney now. My grandson had a toe fungus and ingrown toenail. The other granddaughter some kind of wart issue. They all love him too, especially my grandson because the treatment for his ingrown toenail was quite painful and the dr. took his mind off of the pain by talking about video games with him.

He is the only doctor that has finally gotten my husband to comply with him. The threat of amputation is good for that. LOL

Thank you for bringing to everyone's attention that a Podiatrist is also good for children. Both my girls saw a podiatrist for Planter's Warts (not fun) and for an issue with a growth plate.

 

[tazdev3225]

Thank you for bringing to everyone's attention that a Podiatrist is also good for children. Both my girls saw a podiatrist for Planter's Warts (not fun) and for an issue with a growth plate.

You're quite welcome. It always annoyed me that the pediatrician wanted to downplay the issues. Unfortunately with my daughter's insurance she needed a referral which they refused to give her. After a trip to Disney in 2017 I flipped out and said my granddaughter needed to see someone as she was in pain and miserable to be around. It took a few more tries until one of the doctor's finally agreed. I actually said I was going to call and report them myself as there was something wrong. It took an x-ray and the podiatrist confirmed what we argued all along. Some exercises and the right orthotics and she is finally doing better. Thankfully she has aged out of needing a pediatrician. Once I won the battle for her the pediatrician gave us no issues with her brother and sister.

If you have feet issues you need a foot doctor no matter your age. Kids get feet problems too.

 

[amcnj]

So far I don’t believe I have ever gone to a podiatrist.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I have a lot of foot problems, and see a podiatrist regularly!

 

[hertamaniac]

A few visits over the past month or so. We are working out some issues of which some are self -induced.

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

I've had 4 surgeries on my poor feet. My mom had to take me to a podiatrist when I was around 7 because I already had bunions. My left foot finally got bad enough for my first surgery when I was about 14 and then had to have both feet done when I was in my early 30's. About 10 years ago, I had to have a surgery on my little toe, as well. My feet are a mess!

 

[Skywalker3]

Severe bunion issues. Saw a podiatrist a few times in Louisiana, and then when we moved up here, but it's probably been about 10 years now. They were bad enough then on both feet that they recommended surgery if I wanted.....but I don't want that if I can help it. My cousins who have the same issues, keep telling me not to wait until it's too late. I've managed to keep the pain at bay by wearing ugly, comfortable shoes, or going barefoot. I love being barefoot, and so far, doesn't bother bunions. but I can't wear any flip flops, cute sandals, ballet flats, any and all heels, or anything like that. Pretty much just shoes with very wide toe/foot boxes.
But I really should go back and see about all this.