Brachymetatarsia

[livingwith]

Hi i am an Asian female, 31 from London,i never ntoiced anything when i was younger but noticed in my teens that my forth left toe was raised and looked deformed.I have been going crazy looking for info about my Deformed left forth toe for years, nobody in my family has this. I finally found the courage to see a foot specialist a few months ago, he wasnt very sensitive to my needs and was told i was born with a short toe, he also said it was quite common and didnt ave a name?? Mentaly this Brach...Read the full article

[lidia]

Hello,
I too have the same problem and is on both feet. Today is the first time I actually found a name for it and a possible surgery. I too wear shoes that cover it and socks whenever someone comes over. I have started to show people now though, but I can do much better though. Yes, this is something that affects me. I can relate to your post.
As far as having kids. I have two boys and their feet are perfect. I do know my dad's sister has the same problem on both feet.
Now I wanted to ask you about the 3 point toe straps....I googled it, because I do need some support for my feet. My feet hurt all the time. Do they sell them at regular drug stores? Just wondering...
Thanks,
Lidia