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Relief for Diabetic Nerve Pain

My mother is an amazing woman. When I was a child, she worked long hours at a job she hated in order to provide for me and my sister. When I turned sixteen, she bought me a new car while she continued to drive an older one. Sadly, this special woman was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago. Since this time, she has been occasionally having difficulties with her feet. If you have diabetes, you may deal with nerve pain in your feet on a regular basis. On this blog, you will discover the latest treatments podiatrists use to help diabetic patients cope with excruciating nerve pain in their feet.

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Do You Have Athlete's Foot? What You Can Do About It

Posted on 12 July 2021

Athlete's foot is a skin condition in which a fungus gets onto the skin and causes the skin to itch and burn. The skin can sometimes peel and flake off of the feet. Your skin on your feet may feel tight and will feel better after itching it, only to have a burning sensation right afterward. If you have athlete's foot, there are things you can do about it to help treat it. [Read More]

Ankle Replacement Surgery Could Help You Return to an Active Lifestyle

Posted on 15 December 2020

If you have arthritis in your ankle and the pain keeps you from leading an active lifestyle, it may be time to consider surgery. There are two types of surgical procedures for ankle arthritis. One is an ankle fusion, and the other is an ankle replacement. Here's how to tell when surgery might be a good match for you and the benefits you might enjoy from ankle replacement surgery. When to Consider Surgery for Your Ankle Arthritis [Read More]

The Pros And Cons Of Having Bunion Surgery

Posted on 7 July 2020

As you develop bunions, they can make it uncomfortable to walk. People with bunions also have trouble finding shoes to fit their feet, and they are at an increased risk for arthritis as they age. There are a lot of tactics you can use to manage your bunions, from wearing a splint to getting cortisone injections. However, there is also the option of having bunion surgery, a procedure that removes the excess bone and realigns your big toe joints to correct the bunion. [Read More]

Hypermobility-Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Problems With Feet & Ankles

Posted on 7 October 2019

Classic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic medical condition that may cause severe hypermobility to the point of easy dislocations of joints. For people with classic EDS, great care needs to be taken to prevent dislocations, including in the feet and ankles. If you have been diagnosed with classic EDS, it's crucial for you to seek help from a podiatrist. Here are a few things a podiatrist can do for you. [Read More]