My feet ache all the time but I'm only mid 20s

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Is this normal? every morning when I wake up my feet give way because of the pain but after a few steps I'm used to it and I carry on.
I'm young and a sahm so not like I'm hiking or treking everywhere.
No cause, like a fall or anything. Just one day I fell back onto the bed in pain and its happened everyday since.
If I go in the bath when I come out it happens. when I sit down on the sofa to watch a film it happens when I stand up again. But I can walk for miles and be fine. its only after a rest for maybe 10 mins. does anyone know what this is? no gp appointments available unless its an emergency.

Is it Plantar Fasciitis? Look it up - sounds a bit like it. Happens to runners! Maybe have some shoes to step into straight away like supported sandals?

I second that - I had it when I was pregnant.

That's it. My husband has it. You need insoles or specialised footwear and a rollerball for your feet - physio

You need to see a podiatrist.

They specialise in feet.

Likely outcome is special insoles, shaped to support your feet in whatever way they need.

It's not something the NHS offers much support for, I am afraid. So you'll need to likely save up to see one privately.

Yep sounds like plantar fasciitis, also had it while pregnant! Look up stretches on YouTube. I bought inserts for my shoes for arch support (cheap on amazon) and someone recommended reflexology shoes for wearing around the house. Also make sure you’re wearing supportive (orthopaedic!) shoes when out and about (Skechers, Birkenstock’s and the like, loads of cheaper versions online).

You could book into a chiropodist you have the dosh? £50 - 70 or so. It's shit your GP is only doing emergency appointments, do they have an online appointment thing where you can request physio?

Could be connected to relaxin, you have it in pregnancy to help your pelvis stretch to let the baby out and continue to make it if breastfeeding. Problem is that it loosens all your joints, not just your pelvis. I've had ankle problems since having DC2, apparently the ligaments that hold my ankles have loosened so I need exercises to strengthen muscles and support the joints. I'm also hypermobile, which doesn't help. I felt like I had sprained ankles on and off for first 18 months or so after having DC2, it was rubbish and I worried about dropping him etc.

Look up foot strengthening physio (stand on tiptoes, squat, balance on one leg etc) if you can't afford to see anyone. It's unlikely to hurt!

Do you have hard floors? I’m fine in winter when I wear slippers. But this time of year when I’m barefoot plus in flat sandals When outside, I was waking up like you describe.

Solution for me was carpets.

It's not normal, and you should see a podiatrist - they can be seen privately and aren't completley extortionate

This is available on the NHS if you are in Scotland. Cannot comment on provision elsewhere in the UK. In Glasgow you can self refer to the podiatry service and they are really good. The same service can be very expensive privately.

what shoes do you wear?
I had this a few years ago when my choice of footwear were ballet flats or flip flops.
switches to birkenstock style slippers and 'normal' shoes and it dissapared quickly.