The first orthopedic guy I went to see diagnosed me with metatarsalgia. He prescribed that I wear a boot to extend my Achilles tendon and charged me $300 for the boot to alternate between my aching feet. I found the same boot… The exact same boot on Amazon for $29.99. Needless to say, I protested the charge and never went back to him. The boots did nothing to alleviate the pain anyway.
I then saw a podiatrist who was quite nice and put metatarsal pads in all of my existing 45 to 60 pairs of shoes. That did exactly nothing. I continued to have pain and numbness in both feet.
My PCP (in frustration) sent me to an orthopedic surgeon who said my feet were “quite good“ and I should go see another podiatrist.
I went to the only other podiatrist with whom I could get an appointment within the next six months. She prescribed metatarsal Pads that provided some stability for the toes so they were really sleeves that went over my front part of my foot. That has provided very little relief.
The one thing that I did get out of my appointment with the orthopedic surgeon was the recommendation for a brand of tennis shoes, which I have now noticed , so many of the medical professionals I have appointments with are wearing with their scrubs. They are the most comfortable shoes that I own, and have provided more relief than the orthopedic shoes that I purchase.
The biggest drawback for me with the foot pain is that it limits my activity. I no longer volunteer to take grandchildren to the zoo or go on any 6 mile marches with my friends and husband. It’s really changed my lifestyle. If there’s something that I really want to do. I just push through the pain and do it but it’s not high on my list of fun things to do.
So my only counsel would be to try these tennis shoes. They are very comfy. Not a cure, but help.

Patty