Numb heels

[clio57]

A couple of years ago the heels on my feet started to feel numb and tingle. Doctor said nothing wrong and eventually they went away. Well, I've got the same feeling again. Anybody any suggestions on what this could be? Thanks in anticipation.

[sqad617]

I assume no pain and BOTH heels affected.
Nothing comes to mind.....sorry.

[clio57]

No real pain but is how I imagine it would feel if you had frostbite. It feels sore. Left foot better than right.

[DEN53]

I sometime get a similar feeling when in the summer I go from winter type shoes into sandals, mules, flip flops etc.

I can never explain it, but it does go away eventually.

[theonlyone]

they used to call that policemans heel ..

[Eve]

I've had it from wearing shoes which aren't supportive enough, especially with my arthritis and back problems which put extra pressure on my feet.

I found that wearing crocs, Clarkes supportive shoes etc... helped a lot.

Went for a day out in Birmingham before Christmas with a pair of little cheap ballet pumps and my feet were sore for days after.

Might be an idea to see if it helps?

Keep any dry or cracked skin in check too as that can make them painful.

[clio57]

Thanks to all for your thoughts.

Jenna - good food for thoughts. I was on holiday in New Zealand for 4 weeks and was wearing walking boots and sandals amd doing a lot of walking. On reflection this started after I came back to work shoes so will have a look at wearing different sorts.

I wear flat shoes but perhaps need some more supports

[sarahreiki]

Dont know what iot maight be, sorry. But I have had foot problems before that doctor could not diagnose or help. If it is causing you problems then you could ask doctor to refer you to a podietrist (foot specialist). They were wonderful for me and sorted my heel problem (felt like I had an embedded drawing pin in there for months, plus had leg and hip issues) . If doctor wont refer you you could go privately.

[clio57]

Thanks Sara. Bought some heel supports today so will give them a try for a week or so to see if the pain is relieved