Well it has happened.  I am once again in the Medical Roundabout.  I have had foot issues for years.  Yes, those high heels did quite a number.  Anyway, I have tendon issues and have developed a type of cyst around the ankles.  Since October of 2014 I have been to see Doctors.  I now have four doctors and four opinions!  The latest is by far the most upsetting.  The Ortho Doc  wants me to wear an AFO.  I had no idea what this was.  I am an intelligent woman, strong and people fear me.  I must tell you, I walked into the Orthodics place and became a crying bag of crazy.  Never ever did I think I would have to wear sneakers and a very cumbersome brace...  I broke down to the very bottom a person could go.  I ordered and had to pay for this ugly hardware.  Monday they fitted me.  Now mind you I had to buy sneakers----really yes sneakers!!  I am not a gym person, I don't enjoy other peoples sweat and smells.  If I exercise it is in the privacy of my own home and barefoot.  So sneaker shopping was quite an experience.  Let me tell you the sneaker companies have totally ignored an entire market.  You either can find ridiculously colorful sneakers or old people looking ones.  My family is done listening to my complaining.  I almost can't blame them.  So here I am with an ugly, heavy, cumbersome brace and sneaker.  HELP ME!!