Foot issues.. suggestions??

[jennielynn1970]

Well, I started working a 2nd job, cashiering, at a local supermarket about 1 1/2 weeks ago. They have very flexible scheduling (they're open 24hrs), and so far, most of the workers are nice and easy to work with. Since I refinanced my mortgage back in January, it just is more than I thought it would be, and I really need the extra cash.

My issue at the moment is that my feet feel like they are going to fall off. I'm working 6hr shifts, have a 15min break about 4hrs into the shift, where I sit for maybe 10 mins. I was wearing a pair of shoes that I wear to school (black leather with a buckle on the top... not attractive, but slip resistant and durable, and looked ok with black dress pants). I didn't have black jeans, and I thought sneakers with dress pants would just not be attractive.

So, after 1 1/2 weeks, I said to heck with the dress pants, bought summer weight black jeans and a pair a pair of EasySpirit sneaks that are nice and lightweight and feel better than my school shoes. I also put my orthotics in them, because I thought maybe that was part of the issue.

Tonight was the first night I wore them, and I got home, and my feet hurt just as much as they did the past week and a half. Ugh. They don't just hurt on the bottom of my foot, but they hurt at the ankle and above the ankle, straight up for about 4". I even got a foot spa thingy (not that I think it is working great, but it feels nice).

I don't know if I need to go to a podiatrist and see if I need new orthotics, or what is going on. We do have those black rubber pads that we stand on at the register. I don't know that they are especially helpful, honestly, but at least we have those.

Any suggestions for really achy and sore feet? I'll be working at least 20 hours during the school year as well, so I need to be able to work both jobs and be able to stand at both jobs, lol.

[Medusa]

Well, I started working a 2nd job, cashiering, at a local supermarket about 1 1/2 weeks ago. They have very flexible scheduling (they're open 24hrs), and so far, most of the workers are nice and easy to work with. Since I refinanced my mortgage back in January, it just is more than I thought it would be, and I really need the extra cash.

My issue at the moment is that my feet feel like they are going to fall off. I'm working 6hr shifts, have a 15min break about 4hrs into the shift, where I sit for maybe 10 mins. I was wearing a pair of shoes that I wear to school (black leather with a buckle on the top... not attractive, but slip resistant and durable, and looked ok with black dress pants). I didn't have black jeans, and I thought sneakers with dress pants would just not be attractive.

So, after 1 1/2 weeks, I said to heck with the dress pants, bought summer weight black jeans and a pair a pair of EasySpirit sneaks that are nice and lightweight and feel better than my school shoes. I also put my orthotics in them, because I thought maybe that was part of the issue.

Tonight was the first night I wore them, and I got home, and my feet hurt just as much as they did the past week and a half. Ugh. They don't just hurt on the bottom of my foot, but they hurt at the ankle and above the ankle, straight up for about 4". I even got a foot spa thingy (not that I think it is working great, but it feels nice).

I don't know if I need to go to a podiatrist and see if I need new orthotics, or what is going on. We do have those black rubber pads that we stand on at the register. I don't know that they are especially helpful, honestly, but at least we have those.

Any suggestions for really achy and sore feet? I'll be working at least 20 hours during the school year as well, so I need to be able to work both jobs and be able to stand at both jobs, lol.

Check into this website, Jenn:

www.zcoil.com

My son took me to a store when I visited him in L.A. and had me fitted for a pair. I wore them when we did the tourist thing and was on my feet a lot and they helped tremendously. Plus everyone stops and says "Cool shoes! Where did you get them?" You should be able to locate a store near you from their website. Good luck.

[moosmom]

Jenn,

I have a heal spur in my right heal that was very painful when I first started working in retail. I went to a foot doctor and waws diagnosed with Plantar Fasciatus (sp?) and was told to wear walking shoes. I had to go to buy very expensive walking shoes $95. He told me to wear nothing else and wrote a note to that effect to give to my manager. I was also not to walk around barefoot, wear sandals. It worked. I wore those walking sneakers out (wore them for 3 years). I then bought a $39 pair of Dexters and bought adjustable orthotics at Bed, Bath and Beyond. That worked just as well. Believe me, I feel your pain. Working on your feet 8 hours a day can is brutal.

[jennielynn1970]

I'm just so surprised at how badly my feet hurt! I swear, it's like someone clubbed my ankles with a mallet! I worked retail about 8 years ago, but I can't remember having this much foot pain.

I did forget to include that I've broken both my feet within the past 4 years. I broke the left foot twice in that time, the right foot once. The right foot was the bones of the foot by the toes, and the left was the bones on the foot across all 5 toes, and then the bones of the ankle on the outside of the ankle.

What really hurts on both feet are my ankles on the inside of my foot.

It's just so weird. I got a call asking if I wanted to do an extra shift tonight and Wednesday, but since I'm on in the AM at 7:30, I said no thanks! I want the extra cash, but I want to give my feet a rest in between that's longer than 6hrs, lol.

Mary, those shoes are interesting looking. My luck, since I'm so uncoordinated, I'd probably lose my balance and sprain my ankles in them.

[Taz_Zoee]

Mary, those shoes are interesting looking. My luck, since I'm so uncoordinated, I'd probably lose my balance and sprain my ankles in them.

That is exactly what I was thinking about myself! I have weak ankles anyway. LOL

Sorry, I have no suggestions for ya. I hope you feel better soon though.

[Medusa]

That is exactly what I was thinking about myself! I have weak ankles anyway. LOL

Sorry, I have no suggestions for ya. I hope you feel better soon though.

Trust me, no one is doppier than I. The only time you really need to be careful is on steps. They're great for weak ankles and, in my case, a bunion, plus my legs get so tired from standing all day but when I wear the Z-coils, my feet and legs feel so much better.

[jennielynn1970]

Just wondering... how much did those babies set you back??? They don't look cheap, ya know?!


I checked, and the closest place to me is about 60 miles away, in some town called Lititz. There are places in Jersey as well.