The rub.

So, it's been just over a week since I got fitted for the orthotics. I've been warned to watch for redness that doesn't fade.

I've noticed blanching redness under my ankle bone on my left foot. Now, full disclosure, I've probably been wearing them a bit more than I should be. It looked like it was blistering today but it seems to have gone back to angry red.

I grabbed some silicone strips and tried to protect my foot but it didn't last and I ended up taking them off halfway through my (14 hour) shift. I thankfully haven't thrown away any old shoes yet, so I was able to plod along in my old shoes without damaging the new ones.

Pressure sores are very much what they sound like, also known as bed sores. They are generally associated with the elderly due to reduced mobility. However reduced mobility can happen to anyone, from spinal injuries to anyone who spends too long on a theatre table. In my case, it's sheer force and pressure from the orthotics. While there are many different tools to help alleviate pressure, like those mattresses or cushions, or the silicon I grabbed in work, the best way to deal with pressure damage is to remove the pressure. People get walked and stood or turned to take the pressure away and I think that'll have to be my tactic over the next few days.

I'm going to minimise my use of my legs over the next few days and ring the department on Monday and have a review.

Goodnight.