Feet

Jalima I have been noticing that sharp pain coming and going a bit lately when I am walking. It feels like it might be bones creaking.

My feet are terrible too (hereditary, not from old age!) and sometimes I can be walking around then suddenly they will become really painful, then half an hour of hobbling later will right themselves again. I think the bones must collapse into an angle which causes pain, then shift back again.
But I recognise that low level of pain Indinana.
Orthotics only seem to make it worse.

Perhaps that is why I am a grumpy old granny (not with the DGC of course).

Alea I do sympathise. I have a problem with both my feet such that I am in constant pain. I have become so used to it now that the low level of pain which is ever present is scarecely acknowledged. But it takes very little for that to trip over into agonising pain - just a walk around Sainsbury's for half an hour can do it. An afternoon out visiting a NT property means I can barely stand, let alone walk, for the next 24 hours. Because of medication I am on for other health problems, the only pain relief I am allowed is paracetemol.

At its worst yes, it does affect my mood. It can be so bloody depressing. I used to do a lot of photography, and I live in a beautiful part of the country, perfect for this pastime, but the pain in my feet has meant that I hardly take my camera out these days

I suppose it is because if you want to go somewhere your feet have to take you. At our age they have probably got every right to go on strike as they have taken us to so many places and are no longer as flexible as they once were.
You are right though Alea if your feet have even a tiny tender spot you might just as well stay at home because it is miserable standing on them.
Have a & especially for you.

I've found a chiropodist who will give my feet a good going over for £30 and from then on I can see her whenever I need to to sort out my ongoing corn problem as it will always come back. Can't have it done before Cheltenham as I think it will feel sore for a few days but can't wait to have it done after that. I've got loads of Nike trainers that I used to wear [used to buy another pair when I found them on offer] that suddenly started to hurt my feet. Keep them just in case they suddenly don't hurt any more [as if...].