Painful soles of feet!

[Scarlett]

I have had painful soles of feet for several years now and have no idea why. They fizz and throb whether I walk or not. Sometimes they are too painful to stand up on. I have tried insoles/insteps/proper shoes/thick soled trainers to no avail. I don't know if it's linked with medication- I take Omeprazole 20mg once a day and asthma inhalers. I also have slipped discs and wonder if it could be a back-related problem? Any ideas gratefully received!

[boxtops]

Have you mentioned this to the doctor? I would - the health of different parts of your feet often reflects the condition of other parts of your body.

[Sqad]

"Soles" of your feet or the "balls" of your feet?

[RATTER15]

Wear Crocs, I had the same problem, genuine Crocs alleviated the problem within a week.

Crocs now do an amazing range of very traditional footwear.

[Scarlett]

The bits which touch the floor. The weight bearing parts. Yes, I am overweight... I know this won't help. I have mentioned it to various docs but no advice or help other than refer to Podiatrist which made me very hard insteps which really made my feet hurt more!

[Sqad]

Google "Morton's metatarsalgia"......

Your problem is not related to you're back problem or medication.

[pillj123]

could it be some arthritis looming....

[pillj123]

or maybe a nerve spur?This may need removing??

[Scarlett]

Well I do already have arthritis in my joints but I didn't know that would cause these symptoms on the soles of my feet? ie- both feet equally?

[douglas9401]

I've found two things help immensly re foot pain, shoes with thick soles and regular moisturising with a cream rub.
A night or two off the red wine seems to make a difference too but I'm in denial about that. :)