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Neuromas and Foot Care

Monday, March 15th, 2010

What are Neuromas?

A neuroma is a swelling or thickening of a nerve in your body but when it comes to a neuroma in your foot, there’s a special name for it, Morton’s neuroma. This type of neuroma typically occurs in the base of the third and fourth toes near the ball of the foot. If neuromas are not treated, they may lead to permanent nerve damage, so consult a Boston podiatry specialist if you think you may have a neuroma in your foot.

What are the Symptoms of Neuromas?

The most common symptoms of neuromas are tingling in toes, numbness in the toes or ball of foot, pain in the ball of the foot. Some people report that it feels like you’re walking on a stone. In severe cases it may cause difficulty in walking. Symptoms typically begin gradually but over time will get progressively worse and more intense.

What Causes Neuromas?

Neuromas can be caused by anything that causes the nerves to be irritated, but are mainly caused by wearing narrow shoes (a tapered shoe box), especially when combined with high heels. Unstable footing is another cause, whether it’s wearing shoes that don’t support feet enough or walking on cobblestones or similar types of paving. An increase in activity such as running or walking can also cause neuromas because of the repetitive impact. Finally, people prone to getting bunions and hammertoes seem to be more susceptible to neuromas.

Treatment for Neuromas

The easiest treatment method is to change shoe gear. Padding will help as well as reducing activity that caused the neuroma in the first place. Orthotics and injection therapy may be necessary in more severe cases, and surgery if all else fails.

Disclaimer:

The information in this article is provided as a resource only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions or foot care issues, consult with a qualified Boston foot care doctor or podiatrist in Boston.

Dr. Jordana Szpiro
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/neuromas-and-foot-care-732219.html

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need opinion on shoes to wear as a bridesmaid?

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Hi everyone!

One of my best friends from college is getting married in Florida in May. I am a bridesmaid in the wedding. For dresses, we are wearing black and navy blue dresses. They are just above knee-length and have a high neck, so nothing shows. They are sleeveless dresses.

The bride to be has asked each of us to find our own style of "creative and fun" shoes that "Reflect our personality"…the only thing is, she has said that the shoes can have any kind of heel height or colored sole, as long as the shoes have either black or navy blue and white stripes. She wants us to find shoes that we’ll be able to wear in the future after the wedding. It’s not so easy to find shoes that meet that criteria!

Here is the question: I found these shoes on shopstyle.com, and I LOVE them. I know I would wear them often in the future, but I am on the fence as to whether or not they are wedding appropriate. I have been looking for shoes for this wedding for over a month and it’s getting very close, so I need to make a decision soon. I have asked my boyfriend and he loves them, two of my girlfriends love them…but I still can’t decide. I can’t find anything else that meets the criteria of what she has asked. And I love the shoes…but I just don’t know! I need help on this one!

What do you think?

http://www.bluefly.com/Giuseppe-Zanotti-navy-stripe-canvas-ankle-strap-platform-pumps/cat20458/305134401/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_shoes-_-305134401&PROMO=promo850016&mr:referralID=6cd85edb-2fa8-11df-822c-000423bb4e79

Thanks for your help!! :)

OMFG! There sooo pretty! I 100% love them. I think they fit both categories.

If i were u, i’d get them as soon as i can.

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All-time Favs Womens Coach Shoes and Coach Boots

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Women so love to dress up and flaunt their holiday spoils of furs and leather, but nothing can strike up a lasting bond with a woman of grandeur and stature but a pair of womens Coach shoes or Coach boots. Coach boasts of its wide collection of shoes, handbags, purses and other genuine leather goods that have luxuriously adorned men and women for decades.

Womens Coach shoes can come as a pair of boots, loafers, thongs, sandals, mules, pumps, and wedges. You can avail some of its finest quality shoes for a great bargain. It’s been established belief that womens Coach shoes can pair up with anything and turn any raglike couture into a classy cocktail dress with the right accent. Womens Coach shoes are not only fit for luxury and fashion but also gives you maximum comfort and ease to go along any casual wear, whether you’re wearing a sporty look or the chic everyday look.

Once a woman’s into a pair of womens Coach shoes, she’s stepped into the world of designer shoes and made herself in the league of all women celebrities and fashion icons that have become part of Coach women’s shoes’ long-standing reputation as the finest handbags and footwear line.

Let’s take a closer look on one of its high-selling footwear: the Coach boots. Some of these great finds are snow women’s winter boots, rain boots, and fur cuff boots. Coach boots are a fab way to stay fashionably dressed for the winter, with great ease, even when you’re all wrapped up in layers of fur and knits. These Coach boots have a variety of colors from periwinkle to rainbow colors that brighten the morose and surly winter atmosphere.

Coach boots have made a great name for itself in different cultures, as it creates camouflage with colors, material, and that over-all kinky look like the Sasha Coach boots that fits any European lass whose sense of fashion is a mix-up of Fashion TV trends with a sprinkle of home-born tradition. Check out also that pair of high heels ankle Coach boots that fit any high-profile New Yorker go-getter who likes to joggle fashion and that executive look while keeping herself always on the go.  

No rain or hail can get in the way of looking good as a woman wears this periwinkle rain boots rubber. With its warm colors, come heavy rain or high water, this pair of Coach boots can tide you over to the next summer season with a smile.

Bad weather is just one defied discomfort by any womens Coach shoes and Coach boots. Just like saying once you pop it, you can’t stop it, once you wear womens Coach shoes and Coach boots, there’s just no stopping in wearing it!

Marie Elaine
http://www.articlesbase.com/fashion-articles/alltime-favs-womens-coach-shoes-and-coach-boots-713901.html

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My (suede or velvet) high heels smell of mould and damp they were left by a damp window HELPPPP?

Friday, March 12th, 2010

I want them to smell better again but how, the shoes are a suede or velvet material and I’m not sure how to clean them. Please advice

go over them with a childs nail brush and vanish oxy action or somethig alike then rinse the soapy ness off them and leave them in an airing cupboard for like 3 days or so they will soon dry :)

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QUPID Ruffle Womens Shoes

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

QUPID Ruffle Womens Shoes

Qupid platform shoes. Tiered upper with faux nubuck, faux patent leather, and faux leather ruffles. Faux wood heel. 1.5″ midsole gives rise to a 3.5″ heel. Imported.

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