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[hDOG]

7 mONTHS AGO I went to a podiatrist for tingling and pain in the bootm of left foot.  He gave me Orthetics to wear, and exercises to do after Xray showed that I had a very inflamed tendon on bottom of foot.  I also have very high arches.  

Now, I have began to feel some pulling and pain on right foot.  Could this be from wearing the orthetics.  In March he said I may need to have the presciption orthectics.  I may have pulled something in the bottom of my foot.  I do have a two year old I have to keep up with.  

What do you think it could be from?

[hDOG]

I do not think it is from an injury.  I have also been experiencing pain between big toe, burning in ball of foot.  

I think som of it may be from me thinking about every symptom with my foot when it occurs and dwelling on it.  

Thank you for your reccomendations.

[Yena H Do, DPM]

The orthotics may have strained your arch if you did not graduate the wear: 1 hour first day, 2 hours second, etc.  It's hard to diagnose without seeing the foot.  Any history of recent injuries?
If not, I would ice and massage the area on a daily basis.  If you can take ibuprofen, I would suggest 600 mg with food at breakfast and again with dinner for 5 consecutive days.  In the meantime, wear supportive tennis shoes (asics, new balance, saucony's).
If your shoes are more than 1 year old, get a new pair.  Lastly, do stretches.  Stretch the calf, and intrinsic muscles of the foot (make a fist with your toes and hold for 10 secs.  do this 20 times while lounging).