RE: lax ankles, bunions and shoes that do not fit Bernie

[Guest guest]

Debbie: That seems like an excellent suggestion. Thanks! I have

forwarded your e-mail to her computer as others are very much smarter

than mothers, if you know what I mean.

And, yes, the legs! Barbie hasn't got a thing on Meaghan let me tell

you. Summertime is her season, a wow in shorts and the thing that gets

me is she hardly ever notices all the second looks and jaw drops. Blows

me away! Guys can't take their eyes off the legs.

Bernie

lax ankles, bunions and shoes that do not fit Bernie

>>>Purchasing shoes upsets her totally as she can never wear slip on

>>>shoes,

one is always way too loose and won't stay on. <<<

I know exactly what you are talking about.

Try her with open toed and striped back shoes.

This did wonders to my self esteem when I was a teen and works today

too.

The bunion will fit better in the open to and the sling back (with a

strap that can be chinced up even if you have to poke more holes in the

strap) will hold like glue.

You might have to get her two shoe sizes for a special occasion but I

think the open toe strap heal will look just lovely.

I have these sort of calves that you are talking about and have gotten

many a whistle in my day for it. Tell her to hang in there! Soon, very

soon those beautiful legs will be a terrific asset to her!

I too have bunions and tiny lax ankles and this is my magic solution.

These are quite popular right now with low, med and high heals.

Pick some up for her to wear into her 30's the style never goes out!

If you want more information I can lead you to some links so you can see

what I mean

Debbi

AKA: jetskideb

SoCal EDS'er

[Guest guest]

Another thing. platform shoes with open toes and ankle straps are good too.

I have Barbie legs too. I fing 0platforms give me more stability and better

balance than a heel.

Autumn

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From: Debbi Brown ~ SoCal EDSer

Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 9:16 PM

To: ceda

Subject: lax ankles, bunions and shoes that do not fit Bernie

>>>Purchasing shoes upsets her totally as she can never wear slip on shoes,

one is always way too loose and won't stay on. <<<

I know exactly what you are talking about.

Try her with open toed and striped back shoes.

This did wonders to my self esteem when I was a teen and works today too.

The bunion will fit better in the open to and the sling back (with a strap

that can be chinced up even if you have to poke more holes in the strap)

will hold like glue.

You might have to get her two shoe sizes for a special occasion but I think

the open toe strap heal will look just lovely.

I have these sort of calves that you are talking about and have gotten many

a whistle in my day for it. Tell her to hang in there! Soon, very soon

those beautiful legs will be a terrific asset to her!

I too have bunions and tiny lax ankles and this is my magic solution.

These are quite popular right now with low, med and high heals.

Pick some up for her to wear into her 30's the style never goes out!

If you want more information I can lead you to some links so you can see

what I mean

Debbi

AKA: jetskideb

SoCal EDS'er

Re: Periods of looser joints

In a message dated 8/27/2004 12:13:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,

bfhalkett@... writes:

She could not be nearly as active as previously since she

had to learn to walk all over again.....had walked high up on her toes

since 2, and calf and leg muscles were contracted I learned to walk on

my toes as a kid. Doctors back then spotted the same

thing with my father & said he and I actually had the tendons & muscles

attached

in the wrong spots in our legs! I did years of exercise to try to

strecth

those out, but still am not comfortable wearing any flat shoes nor

walking

flatfooted when barefoot!

Liza

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

PLATFORM SHOES ARE A TYPE OF SHOE. I KNOW THAT HERE IN THE STATES THEY ARE

SOLD IN DEPARTMENT STORES, MAIL ORDER CATALOGS,

AND SOME SHOE STORES. THEY ARE LIKE HEELS BUT THE WHOLE SOLE IS HIGH.

(THICK) I WEAR A SIZE 9 MYSELF AND HAVE VERY NARROW Barbie feet. I will go

surfing and see if I can find some good websites

Mail u later with them

Hugs

Autumn

P.s. I have been having a painful time just standing up and walking makes

them hurt

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From: Bernadette

Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 4:56 PM

To: ceda

Subject: RE: lax ankles, bunions and shoes that do not fit Bernie

Hi Autumn:

Are Oplatforms a brand of shoe. She can't wear wide makes. Are

Oplatforms carried in specialty stores, or department stores. Wat adds

to the problemis she needs size 10 or 11. So very many only go to size

10. We are in southern Ont. Canada.

Bernie

Re: Periods of looser joints

In a message dated 8/27/2004 12:13:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,

bfhalkett@... writes:

She could not be nearly as active as previously since she

had to learn to walk all over again.....had walked high up on her toes

since 2, and calf and leg muscles were contracted I learned to walk on

my toes as a kid. Doctors back then spotted the same

thing with my father & said he and I actually had the tendons & muscles

attached

in the wrong spots in our legs! I did years of exercise to try to

strecth

those out, but still am not comfortable wearing any flat shoes nor

walking

flatfooted when barefoot!

Liza

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

PLATFORM SHOES ARE A TYPE OF SHOE. I KNOW THAT HERE IN THE STATES THEY ARE

SOLD IN DEPARTMENT STORES, MAIL ORDER CATALOGS,

AND SOME SHOE STORES. THEY ARE LIKE HEELS BUT THE WHOLE SOLE IS HIGH.

(THICK) I WEAR A SIZE 9 MYSELF AND HAVE VERY NARROW Barbie feet. I will go

surfing and see if I can find some good websites

Mail u later with them

Hugs

Autumn

P.s. I have been having a painful time just standing up and walking makes

them hurt

_____

From: Bernadette

Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 4:56 PM

To: ceda

Subject: RE: lax ankles, bunions and shoes that do not fit Bernie

Hi Autumn:

Are Oplatforms a brand of shoe. She can't wear wide makes. Are

Oplatforms carried in specialty stores, or department stores. Wat adds

to the problemis she needs size 10 or 11. So very many only go to size

10. We are in southern Ont. Canada.

Bernie

Re: Periods of looser joints

In a message dated 8/27/2004 12:13:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,

bfhalkett@... writes:

She could not be nearly as active as previously since she

had to learn to walk all over again.....had walked high up on her toes

since 2, and calf and leg muscles were contracted I learned to walk on

my toes as a kid. Doctors back then spotted the same

thing with my father & said he and I actually had the tendons & muscles

attached

in the wrong spots in our legs! I did years of exercise to try to

strecth

those out, but still am not comfortable wearing any flat shoes nor

walking

flatfooted when barefoot!

Liza

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Hi Autumn: Sorry, I do know what platform style shoes look like. In a

previous post some one had mentioned SAS shoes ( a brand) and I must

have just assumed you were also referring to a brand.....or been at the

computer too long and not processing any more. Does that happen to

other people too?

Yes, my daughter does find thick soled and platform type shoes give

support, especially now when clunky shoes are in style for teens.

However with being 5'10.5 " , yes you read that right, 5 feet 10.5 inches

and skin and bones, they can very much make her look like Olive Oil from

Pop Eye.

Bernie

Re: Periods of looser joints

In a message dated 8/27/2004 12:13:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,

bfhalkett@... writes:

She could not be nearly as active as previously since she

had to learn to walk all over again.....had walked high up on her toes

since 2, and calf and leg muscles were contracted I learned to walk on

my toes as a kid. Doctors back then spotted the same

thing with my father & said he and I actually had the tendons & muscles

attached

in the wrong spots in our legs! I did years of exercise to try to

strecth

those out, but still am not comfortable wearing any flat shoes nor

walking

flatfooted when barefoot!

Liza

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Hi Autumn: Sorry, I do know what platform style shoes look like. In a

previous post some one had mentioned SAS shoes ( a brand) and I must

have just assumed you were also referring to a brand.....or been at the

computer too long and not processing any more. Does that happen to

other people too?

Yes, my daughter does find thick soled and platform type shoes give

support, especially now when clunky shoes are in style for teens.

However with being 5'10.5 " , yes you read that right, 5 feet 10.5 inches

and skin and bones, they can very much make her look like Olive Oil from

Pop Eye.

Bernie

Re: Periods of looser joints

In a message dated 8/27/2004 12:13:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,

bfhalkett@... writes:

She could not be nearly as active as previously since she

had to learn to walk all over again.....had walked high up on her toes

since 2, and calf and leg muscles were contracted I learned to walk on

my toes as a kid. Doctors back then spotted the same

thing with my father & said he and I actually had the tendons & muscles

attached

in the wrong spots in our legs! I did years of exercise to try to

strecth

those out, but still am not comfortable wearing any flat shoes nor

walking

flatfooted when barefoot!

Liza

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca