[pct-l] nerve problems in feet/bigger size shoe needed

[Thomas Jamrog]

I have the same exact  problem, worse in the left foot.  I know of another hiker who has had his exact same symptoms problems not get better but also not get worse after 15 years.  In my case is has been diagnosed as chronic inflammation/ arthritis of the 2nd metatarsal joint in my left foot.  It was precipitated by a subtle gait imbalance.  
Uncle Tom 

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On Apr 3, 2010, at 10:00 PM, Marion Davison wrote:

> I'm taking an informal survey.
> After our first year of long distance hiking, Ray started to experience 
>  nerve problems in his feet that have persisted to this day.  He has a 
> sense that his feet are under pressure, even when barefoot, and 
> sometimes a persistent tingle.  Not anything that would be described as 
> pain.
> Has anyone else experienced this?
> 
> Both of us have gone to larger shoe sizes.  In my 30's I wore men's size 
> 8 running shoes and hiking boots.  Since our first year of long distance 
> hiking (1996)I have been wearing men's size 10 1/2.  Ray has gone from 
> size 11 to size 13 in all his shoes.
> Is this common?  Only among hikers? Or is this a natural consequence of 
> aging?
> Marion and Ray
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