[Betty]

Hello Dr. D,
Thank you very much for this informative and helpful post! I appreciate it very much.

The podiatrist did say something about a long metatarsal and possibly having a surgery but after reading what is involved, I hope that the cortisone, anti-inflammatory and shoe inserts can help; 6 weeks of non-weight bearing is a long time! I also have a pending knee surgery which requires about 6 weeks of non-weight bearing recovery on the same leg. I'm going to think positively that I won't need the foot surgery!

Thank you again!!

Also, thanks for creating and maintaining this site; it's great! I just found it a few days ago and have already read some of the blogs and related links about correct shoe fitting, buying socks, etc. I wish I had known all of this years ago but plan to use a lot of the info after I get my inserts when I purchase some new shoes. I'm also encouraging my husband to read the articles; he has arthritis and stands a lot at his job so I think the info may help prevent him from having problems.
Betty