I haven't read all the answers,

but denocrub arthritis works for me

It's best to go easy on pain relievers and follow the instructions carefully regarding the number per day, and number of days you can take them.

Panadols and aspirin/nurofen/ibuprofen type pain relief can be taken at different times during the same day, as they have different actions, but again, I wouldn't be doing that very often or taking the maximum number.

I was a ballerina and am very very lucky not to have anything much wrong today. But I can sympathise, I used to have terrible pain from all that bouncing about.

I was told never to wear thongs, that they are very bad for feet. The best shoe is one which raises you slightly by a few cms. This can be sneakers, walking shoes such as Scarpas, or a low heel.

Lukewarm water and epsom salts/radox bath salts for tired out feet.

Nurofen is also available as a gel, that might help.

When I have taken panadols and aspirins in the same day, it's only been two panadols, then a few hours later, two aspirins. No more than that, just to be careful (and the doctor said that was OK, but also check about any other medications you're on).

Hope you are feeling better.