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My parents have been bringing me to the podiatrist since I was a very small child for my pain, flat feet. I still go to the podiatrist for my painful, flat feet. I cannot be on my feet for very long due to my foot pain. But, I’m just now incidentally learning I have accessory navicular bones in my feet…. Why does this happen? 🤦‍♀️ And maybe the treatment wouldn’t have been different, but I still would have liked to know about this. So, I could know about ALL of my options! 😭#greenscreen

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