Podiastrist
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Corn on Foot
Asked by J.C. from New York
on December 20, 2011
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So my 5 year old appears to have a hard little corn on the bottom of her foot (sort of on the pad of her foot under the toes). She keeps complaining about it and sayi...
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- I agree that it is likely a Plantar wart. They are contagious, so your child should wear shoes, slippers or flip-flops and not share shoes or socks till it's gone. S...
- Sounds like it might be a plantar wart. If so, get the acid disks and apply a new one after every bath & cover with a large band aid. Our podiatrist wanted to put my...
- That is a wart not a corn. I used to get them there all the time.
Where to Find Wide Kids Shoes Except StrideRite?
Asked by A.M. from Atlanta
on June 11, 2008
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My son outgrew his 10 1/2 Wide shoes, we went to StrideRite, but their 11 is too big and 10 1/2 is too small. So we need a new place to buy him shoes. I went to Kohl's...
Achy Joints After Pregnancy
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on September 18, 2008
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Hello all, I'm wondering if any of you have had achy joints after pregnancy. I've done some research and it seems pretty common (due to hormonal fluctuations), but mos...
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- Months after having my second child I had sciatic pain & I experienced such pain in my feet I consulted a podiatrist. He explained that in preparation for childbirth ...
- You might want to get checked to see if you've developed an autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis. I haven't specifically seen this associated with pregnancy...
- I am having my thyroid monitored. I would recommend an endocrinologist for you too! Pregnancy can affect it. I also am still on my prenatals (by Metagenics. I also w...
Stinky Sneakers
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on April 14, 2009
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My little girls has a favorite pair of sneakers, I love them too because she can slip in and out of them without help. But because she wears them without socks they a...
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- My son is in the Army National Guard and he brought home some powder by Odor Eaters. It has corn starch and baking soda in it. He said it helps when you wear combat bo...
- Hi E S: I watch the doctors show each day, and they had a woman on asking what to do about her stinky feet. They claimed it was bacterial,and the combination of your...
- After you wash & dry them sprinkle some powder in them. Also a Scentsy car candle hanging in the closet with the shoes will help the smell in your house.Good Luck!! ww...
Looking for OB GYN
Asked by A.G. from Boca Raton
on March 9, 2008
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I am looking for an ob gyn in west boca or coral springs. My last doctor would do sonograms in his office frequently during my last pregnancy and since I am planning ...
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- Dr Handel in Boca Raton is wonderful he takes the time to talk to you and answer any and all questions that you may have. He is very personable and loves to chit chat ...
- Comprehensive Obstetrics & Gynecology has 2 offices in Boynton Beach and one in Boca....here is the Boca number ###-###-#### All the best!
- I absolutely loved my OB - Dr. David Hochberger at Omega Women's Center in Coral Springs. He used to be the Head of Obstetrics at Northwest Medical Center, and handle...
Toe Walking & Shoe Inserts
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on January 9, 2010
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Does anyone know where to go for to get shoe inserts for a child who is spending too much time toe-walking?
My daughter still has not broken her habit of toe-walkin...
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- I think you need to see a podiatrist or orthopedic doc for the proper rx. I used to work for both and they would write rx to have the inserts custom made. good luck
- Good Morning. We also have a toe walker. At our four year appointment with the ped, she reccommended seeing a ped. phyiscal therapist to work on his toe walking. ...
- What damage can actually happen? My husband will walk on his toes funny is it may seem....However I have 4 children and all 3 do it!!!! The baby isn't walking yet! It'...
Pain in My Achilles Heal
Asked by J.O. from Los Angeles
on March 4, 2009
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Ever since giving birth (5 1/2 months ago) I have had pain in my achilles heal. I have no idea what it means-- Does anyone out there? It is stiff in the morning and te...
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- I would suggest purchasing a tennis ball and rubbing the bottom of your foot over the tennis ball for a few minutes each morning and night. Simply set the tennis ball...
- Stange enough, I hurt my ankle after I had my baby too. However, I don't think it was related to birth. I spent a lot of time waiting to heal, visitint the foot ...
- With my second baby I had major siatic nerve problem (I called mine psycotic nerve because the pain was crazy bad at times. Ask your dr. maybe it not your achilles. We...
My Son's Feet Are Sore
Asked by K.W. from Dallas
on September 6, 2006
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My son is almost 4. A few weeks ago, he started complaining that his feet hurt. We took him to Stride Rite and got his feet measured. His shoes still fit, but only ...
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- My son also has had really flat feet and our pediatrician referred us to Scottish Rite hospital for further evaluation. Especially, since your son is complaining of p...
- I'm not sure what brand he is wearing now, but with my experience, NIKE's have a more defined arch. This is true in adult shoes, so I am not sure about kids shoes.
- I just took my 7 year old to the podiatrist. He has been complaining for pain for years, and this is the second time around we visit a doctor for this. The first time ...
Heel Spurs???
Asked by H.B. from Des Moines
on May 2, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for heel spurs?
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- To tell you the truth your heel spurs most of the time aren't whats causing your pain. Its a igament that runs from the ball of your foot and wraps aroung the heel li...
- I have had them. What I found to help was losing weight. I was having pain daily, all the time. I have lost over 30 lbs and almost never have pain anymore. The o...
- Find yourself a good podiatrist. I used to work for 4 of them. They can custom make orthotics for you and it should help. I used to have terrible trouble with my fe...
Orthopedic Specialist - Anyone Been Through This?
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on February 4, 2011
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I had my daughter's 3-year old well check up this morning. We have been watching her legs, one of which turns in a bit. The pediatrician gave me a referral and wants...
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- Don't be worried... this is for your daughters well being and future, this is a POSITIVE thing. I've been to orthopedic specialists a million times because I can't sto...
- One step at a time. You're already trying to foresee the future. Wait until you have the evaluation to KNOW what you will have to do. Don't start making assumptions. Y...
- Find a Webster Chiropractor and have her checked by that doc. best, k
