Hi Angie,
I hope your heel pain gets better soon. The orthotics have really helped me. The ones I had made were around $350. I have state medical in Washington, and as long as the podiatrist felt they were medically necessary they were covered. (Thank God, because that wouldn't have been affordable for sure)
Another tip the podiatrist gave me was that most womens shoes are really not made well. He said they are made cute, but not usually good for the feet. He said he understands that yes we women need that cuteness, LOL, and wearing them once in awhile is fine. He also said that so called "walking shoes" really aren't good either. They are usually too flat. He recommended mens running shoes for wearing most often. I still wear my sandals now and again. But I did start buying mens running shoes (and was actually surprised at how similar in looks and style they can be to womens) and he was right. They are much more comfortable.
Hoping you get happy buggy feet soon
Take care,
Pam
"Just like moons and like suns, with the certainty of tides. Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise." Maya Angelou
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