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Topic: Congenital Lyme...........FLAT FEET?

lymex5&counting
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 7202

posted

I have 2 out of 4 kids that have flat feet.

The only other person I know (personally)

thats' kids have congenital lyme. Two out

of four of hers also have flat feet. So I

am wondering if anybody else has noticed

this. I think I remember reading about

webbed feet, but not flat. Thanks!

Posts: 399 | From Texas | Registered: Apr 2005 | IP: Logged |

Luthien
Member
Member # 7132

posted

Hi,

I think I have flat feet, not sure about my brother. I have Lyme, but I don't know if it's hereditary. I kind of don't think so, but it's not impossible. My brother never had Lyme. Flat feet though are a genetic thing, don't think it's Lyme related.

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Kara Tyson
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 939

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You can be born with a genetic trait oor flat feet can be due to being overweight, arthritis or other musculoskeletal disorders.

In the case of a child, the appearance of flat feet is due to the laxity of ligaments that help to create an arch.

All babies are born with flat feet.

I have a very high arch, possibly from pointe shoes. I break the shank (the underside of the shoe) to allow a greater arch. It just feels better that way.

[This message has been edited by Kara Tyson (edited 10 June 2005).]

Posts: 6022 | From Mobile, AL | Registered: Apr 2001 | IP: Logged |

Lyddie
Unregistered

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Tow of my 3 kids have flat feet. They also have hypermibility and are very, very flexible, which is in line w/what Kara said. One of them is a dancer and her feet no longer are flat, due to ballet.

These two girls also have webbed toes, the older one more than the younger one. I am interested in any connection to congenital Lyme, since both have been treated for it (one is still sick).

I have seen references to webbed toes in studies on the effects of maternal Lyme, but let me know of any specific materials you have seen on this subject. Thanks!

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Linda LD
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6663

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No flat feet.

Heel spurs, YES!

Posts: 1171 | From Knoxville, TN US | Registered: Dec 2004 | IP: Logged |

Lymeindunkirk
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 7118

posted

I don't think Lyme has anything to do with flat feet. I have normal arches and my son has very high arches. We both have Lyme. I wonder if a higher proportion of the population have flat feet or if its just a coincidence?

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