Lisa asks…
13 year old female possible Hallux Valgus? I really need some insight here...?
Hi, I am a female 13 years old and i am afraid i am developing a foot deformity called "Hallux Valgus" I know most of the cases of hallux valgus happen in women from wearing tight shoes, or high heels, but i am afraid i am also developing it. I have been in strict dancing of ballet, pointe, tap and jazz for about 10 years now, and recently i have been having problem with my pointe shoes. I believe they were causing my big toe to convert into my second toe on both of my feet. I am developing bunions, and they are so painful in this early stage that i actually had to miss school a few times, and had to take a break from my new pointe shoes that are better for my feet, but it still hurts so much that i can' take it anymore. My parents do not officially believe me yet, because honestly, i am sort of the "girl who cried wolf" kind medically... but this time i am dead serious. Here are some photos of my feet: http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/paramorefan120/Photo149.jpg http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/paramorefan120/Photo148.jpg http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/paramorefan120/Photo147.jpg FYI on my right foot my big toe nail is bruised, sorry about that. And i am not purposly crossing my littler tow over my big toe, that is how my feet are naturally placed right now. So should i go to the podiatrist? The doctor? Hm, i'm not sure, but i think i need some help since my feet are in so much pain. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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I'm so sorry for your pain which looks very,very real and I hope your parents realize that they might be wrong in not believing you. You should check with the dance teacher, too. I know to pursue a dance education is sometimes very painful especially if your feet are more sensitive than others. You really need to go to a Foot and Ankle Hospital for extensive care and prevention. They may be able to fit you with a brace to hold the one toe in place. I've even heard of dancers who have had their tendons cut (not painful at all) so their toes go more in line with the foot. Please get this checked out professionally. And ask yourself do you love taking dancing lessons more than anything. If so then your pain threshold will have to be higher then what it is but, is it worth it. Maybe, it's not for you. Pray to God to show you the way and to heal your toes in the meantime. Good Luck in your future endeavors. Please excuse any misspelling I don't think the spell checker seems to be working?
Sandy asks…
Hallux Valgus problems with 13 year old female?
Hi, I am a female 13 years old and i am afraid i am developing a foot deformity called "Hallux Valgus" I know most of the cases of hallux valgus happen in women from wearing tight shoes, or high heels, but i am afraid i am also developing it. I have been in strict dancing of ballet, pointe, tap and jazz for about 10 years now, and recently i have been having problem with my pointe shoes. I believe they were causing my big toe to convert into my second toe on both of my feet. I am developing bunions, and they are so painful in this early stage that i actually had to miss school a few times, and had to take a break from my new pointe shoes that are better for my feet, but it still hurts so much that i can' take it anymore. My parents do not officially believe me yet, because honestly, i am sort of the "girl who cried wolf" kind medically... but this time i am dead serious. Here are some photos of my feet: http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/paramorefan120/Photo149.jpg http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/paramorefan120/Photo148.jpg http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/paramorefan120/Photo147.jpg FYI on my right foot my big toe nail is bruised, sorry about that. And i am not purposly crossing my littler tow over my big toe, that is how my feet are naturally placed right now. So should i go to the podiatrist? The doctor? Hm, i'm not sure, but i think i need some help since my feet are in so much pain. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Actually, i am dancing at a very professional studio and have a good arch for dancing here is a picture link... http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t343/paramorefan120/Photo2.jpg My teacher is highly educated about pointe, and there is NO way i can quit this studio..... no way no how... its a long story. My pointe shoes fit me quite well also, so it's not my pointe shoes, but they are the reason it hurts. There is no possible way i can quit dancing/pointe.
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I definitely think you should see a podiatrist if you are a dancer you should have your feet checked to make sure everthing is ok and stays that way.
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