having foot problems

[MissMillie]

I'm going to need to see a podiatrist. I saw one last year for pain after long runs, and paid a small fortune for inserts for my shoes. Now, the pain is back, and fairly constant whether I exercise or not.

I'm concerned that a bunion may be the problem. I know for sure I have a bunion, but now I wonder if the bunion isn't causing more problems than just a bump on the side of my foot. It looks like the big toe is starting to lean in towards the other toes, and I wonder if that pressure isn't causing the pain at the base of my toes.

Of course I need the doctor to figure this out.

The problem is that now that I'm in pretty constant pain, getting aerobic exercise is a bit of an issue. I'll try the rowing maching tomorrow and see how that goes. Jogging, the StairMaster, and the elliptical are all problematic.

[minnesota_liberal]

1. See a podiatrist - the sooner the better

I've been battling plantar fascitis for more than a year and plantar warts for a couple of months. Having once run 30+ miles per week, I'm not happy to be hobbled like this. See someone soon. Best wishes.