Extreme arches and the problems they have caused.

My first thoughts are that you have a number of issues with the feet that may have nothing to do with the arches. Its probably better to get a proper diagnosis of the foot issues and the biomechanics to really see if any sort of foot orthotic is really going to make any difference.

 

I appreciate the suggestion. I’ve been to a number of podiatrists over the years. I haven’t had much luck in regard to the advice they have given. Orthotics is generally one of the first things they inquire about. I’ve had some lean into gout being at the core of my issues. I’ve had several flare ups over the course of 13 years but none, to my knowledge, in the last few years. I had an appointment with a neurologist who concluded via electro testing that I do have nerve damage and deal with peripheral neuropathy. Both of these diagnosis have helped incrementally in understanding partially what I’m dealing with but nothing has led me to a place where my quality of life has improved much. I’ve had several x-rays taken which do reveal an extreme arch but nothing else that has been concerning. Do you think an MRI may reveal something helpful? Any thoughts on what may be going on here?