HazelTree Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thanks for putting a big smile on my face Charliehorse! :) Your boots sound so cosy... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helen Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Just an update. I went to the podiatrist to get my nails cut. She had a nurse with her who was observing her for the day and I think because of that she forgot she was going to cut some thick skin from under my feet. I just kept my mouth shut and didn't remind her as I didn't want her to do it. So I have been soaking my feet and using a pumice stone and it seems to be helping. Helen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckleberry Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I have painful soles,the specialist nurse at The Royal Free told me that scleroderma did indeed reduce thhe flesh on the soles and she recommended getting a referral from my G.P. to a Podiatrist who would make me inserts for my shoes.Hope this helps Chuckleberry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Helen Glad to hear something is helping a little at least....are you soaking in white vinegar and water? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nia Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I can't reach my feet to pumice. I have my podiatrist debride a corn on the ball of my foot every 6-8 weeks, not painful, extremely helpful, every 6-8 weeks. Its just scraping off a corn with a blade, not invasive. He has helped my with spongy latex insoles too. I can't get by without very spongy insoles/shoes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spearllavey Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I too have lost the padding in the bottom of my feet due to age. A friend of mine leant me a foot massager. In 15 minutes the kneading has delivered an amazing relief of pain. We will have to see when it wears off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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