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I bought some Scholl insoles a couple of weeks ago and they have been fabulous. The fronts of my feet are extremely painful so I tend to walk heavily on my heels (then heels and ankles hurt). The Busy Feet ones are blue half insoles that cushion the heel really well and have a gentle arch support. They cost about £10 but they have worth every penny. A lot of chemists stock them.
Julie
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Sound a life saver.....especially for night clubs...
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i have put busy feet down on my christmas list :)
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Thanks for this Julie, I too have busy feet insoles added to my Christmas list. I really need them as my feet having been giving me hell. My right toe has erosion on the bone, and I have been told by my rheumy that I have a bunion and hammer toes also on the right foot, but I can't see it.....
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Barbara
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They sound lovely-will look out for them. YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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I'm sure these insoles feel good, but I'm even more sure that rheumatoid feet need insoles especially made just for them. Don't want to be a nag, but when you think how much pressure your feet have to take.......maybe a visit to the podiatrist if you haven't already been?
Lots of love
Jeanxxxxx
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I did have some Jean but then had op on feet that changed things again this yearand nobody has ever suggested that I go back. Think will need to go again so though.
Julie
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I'm horrified that no-one thought to send you for another fitting after the op, Julie. Your feet are so important and deserve the very best. Push for an appointment
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Jeanxxxxxx
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Hi Jean, I go to the beauty parlor for regular pedicures and foot massage, my feet feel lovely afterwards, but since the RA my feet have been giving me a lot of pain to the point when I cannot put any weight on my right foot. My rheumy referred me to orthotics, but my appointment won't be until March!! So I guess I'll just have to keep hobbling  Love, Barbara XXXXX
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And what the hell are you supposed to do until March, Barbara? It really isn't on but sadly, it seems to be happening more and more now. Sorry you are in pain - nothing worse when you are trying to keep up with "normal" life.
Take care
Lots of love
Jeanxxxxxx
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Hi Jean, I think I'm meant to carry on hobbling  In the meantime, I have spent a small fortune buying Miracle foam insoles and those jelly pad things for the ball of the foot, as well as a load of foot creams. I'm trying to find a pair of nice boots, ones that are wide across the toes, that are not too heavy and that will fit my fat calves!!. At the moment I'm stomping around in a pair of Doc Martins Mary Jane's - very heavy and sexy to say the least.  Lots of Love, Barbara XXXXXX
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Hi Barbara
I've just bought a pair of fabulous boots from Hotter. They are extra wide, fit beautifully and are very warm and quite stylish. Have a look at their web site - the boots are much nicer than the shoes.
Much love
Jeanxxxxxxxx
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Barbara, look on theshoetailor.com for ee and eee fittings. They take into account wide feet but also different calf fittings. Some reasonable looking boots - I've had loads of pairs, usually with a v small wedge or heel. Just look a bit more feminine that complete flats. (Podiatrist said I had to have small heel to prevent tension in calves too.)
Julie
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Shoe Tailor are good, too, Julie xxx
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Many thanks Julie and Jean,
My 2 kittens have just chewed up my new miracle feet insoles... so I'm off to buy new ones and will also take a look at the shoetailor site.
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Barbara
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jeanb wrote:I'm sure these insoles feel good, but I'm even more sure that rheumatoid feet need insoles especially made just for them. Don't want to be a nag, but when you think how much pressure your feet have to take.......maybe a visit to the podiatrist if you haven't already been?
Lots of love
Jeanxxxxx yes jean i have insoles specially made by podiatrist they work very wellonce you get used to them, now i cant do without them i n my shoes  sylvia
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oh lol kitties strike again hey barbara and your nice insoles. next time spray emm bit water wont hurt them doing so,its notc ruel just a way vet taught me to stop abd behavious kitties. march lol im not yet seeing feet people but my dear hubby has doen for some time he going friday they making him speaicl trainers to try now. he ahs special boots for work and for home out and about. he cartn buy any shoes for shops or online have be made now bless but still keeps him upright and on move. feet can cost alot especially the foot care sdie,insoles etc. worth it mind after all our weight goes onto them. i wear boots at moment and hiking shoes summer,not lady like but pratical as i do like walk when can. memo to self must get some those self tie laces thingies melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Hi all, I found this very interesting as one of the frustrating things with or without RA for a woman is finding comfortable shoes... an impossible task it might seem. I am so fed up with wearing runners and dressing down to match my shoes. I will definitely look into the insoles and website. Another company that might be interesting is DUO a mailorder/shop that makes boots at different widths so ladies that dont fit standard sizes they have upto 21 width sizes. They have a fitting shop in Oxford Circus/Piccadilly where you can go to get fitted and then you place an order and the boots are delivered to you anything from a week to 6 weeks. 
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