Unique Adult Aches and Pains?

[Businessgypsy]

Zut alors! At least they have pretty eyes, and a prosaic common name.

 

[ToddRN]

I make a habit of getting new shoes about 2 weeks before I go to WDW so they are broken in nicely. I LOVE skecher shapeups! I have been using them on the floor at work- nurse, 12 hour shifts, on my feet a lot!! And the great thing is my feet feel pretty good for a 51 yr old guy!!!! I may look nerdy at WDW, but can tolerate a lot of walking!!! Also, I use a glucosamine supplement, which really helps the knees!!! And usually, before I go, will walk regularly- on the HOT part of the day to get ready for the FL heat. Hmmmm, if I walk a lot, will October come quicker?!?!?!

 

[Alczar]

Newbie looking around to do her first post!

My must-do tips!

- def ibuprofen
- if you have the time and inclination: bathe your feet in a small bath of salt with a few drops of essential oil added. Suitable oils include eucalyptus, lavender, orange - anything uplifting and soothing at the same time.
- drink lots of water
- sit down and rest often

 

[Ro Z]

EvilQueenT You are my hero! Liquid pixie dust! That is GREAT! From now on that is what we are gonna call it!!!

 

[dromio42]

We change shoes in the middle of every day...I can't describe the feeling when that different pair of sneakes goes on...just Ahhhh! Something about switching up the shoes really makes a difference in our foot survival.

 

[Jetsong]

Im 59 and go solo to fla often..my feet are very tender...and have arthritis in my knees, with one knee replacement and working on the other one...I used to have blisters on my toes and very sore balls of my feet.from the heat .I now wear crocs, but I put a dr.sholls insert in them, also wear sketchers. The most important thing I do is...put small bandaids around a couple of toes and a big (like a knee bandaid) on the ball of my feet in the morning before I start....the pavement that you walk on all day gets really hot and is hard on your feet, another thing I do is take a washcloth from the room and tuck it in the waistband of my shorts ..to wipe my face...I can wet it in the restrooms and cool myself off....take plenty of breaks and drink LOTS of water...not soda...eat light during the heat of the day too. I also have to get in the hot tub...its not a vacation to me without hot tub and glass of wine...sleep like a baby after that good luck ...just take care of yourself and enjoy the sights..going slower I see so much more.