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Can too much oxalate cause nerve pain?
I eat a lot of spinach and beetroot, which are really high in oxalate. I've heard that oxalate can be a contributing factor towardAsked 4 years ago
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Is it okay for me to sleep with my shoes on?
Someone told me that wearing shoes to bed can help naturally shrink the size of my bunions. Is this true? Will it really fix my buAsked 4 years ago
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How can I tell if my toe box is too narrow?
I feel like I buy shoes that have too narrow a toe box, but I'm not sure how to tell. If the shoe fits me, surely the toe box shouAsked 4 years ago
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Can I use a grounding mat with socks on?
Do I have to be barefoot for a grounding mat to work, or can I be wearing socks? If I do wear socks, will I still see the same benAsked 4 years ago
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Can compression socks lessen foot pain?
Can wearing compression help with pain and inflammation of the feet? I need a remedy for my plantar fasciitis and thought maybe coAsked 4 years ago
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How can I make my own custom orthotics at home?
Is it possible to make DIY custom orthotics at home? Is there a kit that I can buy online to do this, or would it be better to havAsked 4 years ago
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Why does the top of my foot hurt?
I've recently started experiencing a sharp throbbing pain on the top of my foot. Nothing has dropped on it and I haven't knocked iAsked 4 years ago
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Should I soak my sore feet in hot or cold water?
I've been experiencing really bad foot pain for the past couple of weeks and have been told that I should soak my feet in the wateAsked 4 years ago
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Is it safe to soak your feet in Epsom salt?
Are there any negative effects that could come from soaking my feet in Epsom salt water? It seems quite harmless, but I want to beAsked 4 years ago
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How does Epsom salt relieve foot pain?
My mom usually soaks her feet in Epson salts and warm water when she has pain in her feet. I've always wondered why she does this,Asked 4 years ago
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