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[KatyB]

Another vote for Hotters here - very good prices in sales, sign up for newsletter! On the toes front, I did have a lot of pain in my big toe, but turned out it was a corn under the nail....and my feet spread generally post menopause. Toes much better since getting oestrogen to right level and getting supportive shoes which didn't pinch....

[Catcc]

Hi Katy

Thanks.  It's really reassuring what you say re oestrogen.  I've just increased patch dose as wasn't absorbing well.  Hopefully my feet will feel the benefit when I get to correct level.

[CLKD]

Feet arches drop due to lack of oestrogen .........

[Cat71]

Hi CatCC,

Sorry to read you are still in pain.

I can sometimes have weeks on end with pain and then months without any! It’s the same with my knees. Not sure if your foot specialist told you, but the insoles take a little getting used to, your feet need to adapt to the new shape of those inside your shoes. Mine suggested walking around in the house in them first. So, don’t give up, it could just be where your toes are getting used to the change!

Yes my insoles kind of have bumps under them in various places!

Did you try the arnica gel??

My toes don’t go rigid, but that’s because I CLICK them when they get stuck! When the joints get stuck I bend the toes until I hear and feel them click. It hurts as you release the joint but feels much better afterwards. I think if I didn’t click them that they would totally fuse up. My X-rays showed that I have spiky bits of bone (burrs) around the joints ... where my body is trying to heal them. It’s these that get stuck! Xxx

[CLKD]

? bursitis ? inflammation?  It may be the bursa popping ! 

[Cat71]

That sounds awful! I could have an op but was told it’s not always successful and usually only works temporarily. They would drill off the burrs or fuse the joints together! The other option is painful steroid injections. I will pass unless it ever gets excruciating x

[CLKD]

Fusing means that the joints don't move = no pain.  Steroid injections can work but OUCH!

[Cat71]

Yes ouch! I really don’t want to lose the movement I still have in those big toes of mine. If it was horrendous all the time I’d consider it 😀

[Catcc]

Hi Cat71

Like you I think fusing the joint would be a last option. 

Haven't tried the arnica gel yet.   The toe has been a lot better as I've not been walking much.  Struggling with sinusitis/migraine type headaches this last week so have been pretty immobile.  I'm falling apart  . It took my mind off my feet though 😂.

I picked up the insoles the other day with instructions on how to get used to them.  Wow.  They feel so strange.  But I can see how they could be very helpful.  Slowly getting used to them.   They should help knees too.  Bought some shoes from Hotter so hoping they'll be ok.

Hope you continue to be pain free.

X

[Cat71]

Hotter shoes are good CatCC ... you can take their insoles out and put your own in. I could do the same with my Fly boots! Not all shoes/brands have removable soles so you need to check before you buy. Hope your new ones feel nice!

Yes, should help our knees too sweetie as we’ll be positioning our feet better with the insoles.

I had 2 weeks of aura migraines (no pain) and headache recently. Thankfully passed now. I’ve been taking oral vit D spray and cut down on dark chocolate. I bought some cacao nibs today which have magnesium, manganese, copper and iron plus lots of antioxidants and things that reduce inflammation markers! I will be sprinkling it on cereals and Greek yoghurt etc. Meant to be good for preventing several cancers too. I’m also having flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and linseeds. All part of my new healthy eating programme. I started a NOOM programme 8 weeks ago and have lost just under a stone so far! My digestive system is soooo much better. No acid or indigestion now. Xx

[Catcc]

I remember you saying about the chocolate so I haven't had any dark chocolate for a week.  I'll look into the cacao nibs. They sound good.   I'm a massive fan of flaxseed.  It's totally transformed my digestion. 

Well done on losing a stone.  X

[CLKD]

cacao nibs.  2 bitter for me.  Why would they prevent cancers  ? is there any research on these.  Flaxseeds are supposedly good but I couldn't get them to grind down  .  I do grow flax though ..... it's a pretty blue flower used for oils or the making of linen.

Chocolate and cheese are known migraine triggers.

[Cat71]

Yes CKLD - just Google cacao nibs benefits or similar. They are very bitter so I just sprinkle 5g along with various seeds! I don’t mind having whole flax seeds. I put them in yoghurt and on overnight oats.

Thanks CatCC. I’m in the midst of making changes for life. Aiming for 10,000 daily step count too. Don’t forget the vit D spray! Xx

[Cat71]

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cacao-nibs

For you CKLD ... long article but worth reading 🧐

[CLKD]