Update on DEXA scan and Podiatrist...

[Moomin8]

Morning peeps 😁

Well... it turns out I have osteoporosis 😕. I was told that I'd get a letter first with my results; but no- my gp called me in for a consultation to inform me! As I already take vit D3, I'm in the process of losing weight (got my Slimming World Club 10 certificate this week having lost 10% of my initial bodyweight since starting 16th Jan 2108!) and I'm walking more everyday (around 10-12,000 steps on average) the only suggestion she could make was to drink a glass of milk every day😇. Still- not happy with the results.

As regards to me 'ol tootsies: I picked up some insoles last week and have 'bedded them in.' OMG- it's like wearing an iron bar under my instep all day! I'm hoping for - no pain; no gain... time will tell.

Hoping this finds you all well'ish 😊Looking forward to the clocks going forward this weekend and the lighter (hopefully warmer) nights next week.⏰

[Hidden]

I have arthritic feet and had the hard insoles fitted. Immediately took them out and ordered gel insoles. Why have additional pain to your feet?

[Moomin8 in reply to Hidden]

Hmmm... as I was told that my ankles are collapsing which is causing a lot of pain from my feet to my hips I might give it a while. I can't see how a softer insole would throw my joints into alignment 🤔

[Hidden in reply to Moomin8]

I live in UK and have Sidas 3Feet Activ Insoles: flexible arch support, soft get heel pad and can combat rolling of ankles.

But of course stay with yours for a while and see what happens. I had the other ones hand-made, very costly and complete waste!

[Moomin8 in reply to Hidden]

They sound a dream! Mine are gorgeous NHS ones lol x Hold up.. 3feet???

[Hidden in reply to Moomin8]

I was puzzled by the title also, but that's the name! Probably a catch-phrase.

[helixhelix]

My initial reaction to my latest insoles was the same, like a big bar across the arch. Podiatrist suggested I try them for several days, and start with an hour or so and slowly use them more. After a couple of weeks one foot had adapted, but the other foot still felt odd. So I took them back and he took off less than a millimetre from left foot, and it made all the difference. Now they feel great and the advantage is that my feet are less tired after a walk.

Surprised that they aren't offering you more intensive supplements for the osteopororis? Are you only borderline? As I thought the general recommendations were calcium supplements and bisphonates?

But hugely well done on weight loss. Bet you feel good!

[Moomin8]

Thanks - 😁

I did ask if I needed to take anything else but my gp said that VitD3 was more important 🤔

[Nuttyshirlz]

I wear birkies so comfy take couple of days to get use to.my podiatrist does recommend them.She said I could have insoles but there not so much different to my Birkenstocks x

[Moomin8 in reply to Nuttyshirlz]

I've been told not to wear open shoes 😕

[Nuttyshirlz in reply to Moomin8]

I also wear the mules there closed toes lol 🙂

[medway-lady]

If you have only seen a podatrist what is the diagnosis if you don't mind me asking as my podatrist was useless. I had Mortons Nuromas saw a surgeon and he operated and bingo no maore pain. and I've just had my toes straightened and a bony outgrowth removed again its great and no more badly fitting shoes and pain. I would not put up with insoles if they hurt they should not thats a fobbing off excercise. In sist on seeing a surgeon.

[Moomin8]

Hmmm... I do have bunions on both feet...making my toes turn inwards 🤔

[Moomin8]

Oooh.. I'll have to check them out 😁Apparently my ankles are collapsing inwards so it makes everything hurt.

[Ruth12345]

Im awaiting my insoles from podiatrist. They said 6 to 8 weeks. Im not in that much pain but he said it would help. Looks like I will need to be patient with them. I wear Sketchers which he said memory foam and soft shoes are not good for feet as makes them work too hard.

[vonniesims in reply to Ruth12345]

The physio told me to get sketchers, but Podiatrist said no, they are too soft and bendy - need to wear running shoes. I got some and my ankles are much easier.

[vonniesims]

I too hated the insoles and wore for short spells at a time. Think you have to persevere as I wear then all the time now. Good luck!

[Loura]

Should definitely be prescribed bisphoshonates with osteoporosis. However, not sure if it's only a certain stage etc. Worth asking the question though.