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St. Peters, MO

I am the AGM of a hotel and work the front desk and do housekeeping inspections. So, LOTS of standing at the desk and lots of walking when inspecting. I have major pain in my heals, the balls of my feet, and my feet get super hot which just magnifies the pain and pins and needles feeling. By the end of the day it kills to walk and I get pain shooting through my feet. Anyone have any suggestions for a shoe that would be good for the fibro foot pain?

February 14, 2016
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Members rallied around someone seeking shoe recommendations for severe fibromyalgia foot pain caused by long hours of standing and walking at work, with Danskos emerging as the overwhelming favorite for their arch support and durability, followed by New Balance, Brooks, Vionics, and Crocs. Several members emphasized the importance of firm, supportive shoes over lightweight ones, getting properly fitted inserts or orthotics from a podiatrist, wearing compression stockings, and sizing up for extra toe room. Many also discussed Lyrica as a potential treatment, with some calling it a miracle drug for foot pain while others warned of difficult side effects like confusion and drowsiness.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Name brand shoes. Plus get a half size bigger so you toes have room. Compression stockings help too when I was in nursing with my fibromyagia.

February 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Try to get an insert and where a good pair of shoes. Use heat when you can relax to calm down.

February 18, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

They are a great investment. U can find them online for cheaper. If the soles ever start to get ruined u can always take them to the cobbler so they last forever.

February 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I used to have terrible pain like you. I went to a podiatrist. I walked in using a cane. He gave me inserts for my shoes and for the first time in a long time, I was able to walk pain free. It was amazing.

February 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I wear danskos daily, but have found propet and ortho heel also offer great selections. I wore Grasshoppers waitress as they have nice comfy insides, and they are probably the cheaper of the ones I mentioned and can be found at any supers shoes.

February 15, 2016

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