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Posted by lymex5&counting (Member # 7202) on :

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!

Posted by Luthien (Member # 7132) on :

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.

Posted by Kara Tyson (Member # 939) on :

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).]

Posted by Lyddie on :

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!

Posted by Linda LD (Member # 6663) on :

No flat feet.

Heel spurs, YES!

Posted by Lymeindunkirk (Member # 7118) on :

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?