The Thigh Bone's Connected To The Hip Bone...

[sandyRoe]

And when the hip joint is painful the outside of the ankle is sore, too.  I guess it's because I'm trying to adjust my gait and using a walking stick.

Isn't decrepitude a dreadful thing?

[barry1010]

It really is

[Old_Geezer]

But you get a great beard as compensation.

[Gill1941]

Yes.

[Khandro]

Shoes are extremely important Sandy, if your feet are not properly supported it can effect your stance and cause problems not only your feet but your back even. 

 

[sandyRoe]

Recently I've been wearing ordinary shoes and they could be part of the problem.  Prior to that I wore Lowa trail shoes and never had any problems.  Maybe it's time to get another pair of them.

[jourdain2]

O_G But I don't want the beard!

Your knees go next, sandy.. good luck with the shoes. 

I've just sent a shoe off via the orthotics dept. to have it altered in the hope that I will be able to walk without a stick.  Fingers firmly crossed. NHS will cover 3 pairs 1st year and then 2 pairs every year after that.  It's a start.

[Khandro]

jourdain; I'm trying to imagine you walking with a stick with your fingers crossed 😀

[jourdain2]

I'm a woman of many, and mysterious, talents, Khandro!!

[Old_Geezer]

{shrug}

That's menopause for you J.