Not all gallbladder pain is gallstones

I will endeavor to explain my long-standing issue as clearly as possible.

On both feet—specifically on those pads located just beneath the toes, under both the big toe and the adjacent digits—I have developed these sort of thickenings.
These calluses are incredibly hard, measuring roughly two centimeters in diameter. 😲

I have been quite diligent about applying various creams and using a foot file, yet they remain stubbornly unchanged. I even sought professional help from a podiatrist who managed to smooth them down using similar tools, but by the very next morning, they had returned. 😲

It is worth noting, however, that they aren't spreading or increasing in size; their dimensions remain constant.
The crux of the matter is that because of this, I can no longer wear any heels higher than two or three centimeters without experiencing intense pain.
You know that sharp, stabbing sensation? Like a sudden pang in your heart?

For the past nine months, I have spent hours every single night massaging these areas with heavy ointments. Before that, I’ve tried everything from pumice stones to exfoliants, but nothing works. And frankly, the massage itself isn't particularly pleasant.
To be clear, these aren't corn's or the typical cracked skin you see on people's heels—I don't have that issue at all. Rather, it feels like a hardened, translucent yellow patch of skin that seems to penetrate perhaps three or four millimeters deep.

I suspect this originated quite some time ago, back when those trendy, uncomfortable wooden-soled sandals or awkward platform wedges were in fashion.
But despite my efforts, they simply will not budge.
Does anyone happen to know how to resolve this,
or has anyone else dealt with a similar predicament?

Hannah Parker80 said:I'll try my best to explain this long-standing issue I've been dealing with.

On both feet—specifically on the pads right under my toes, both under the big toe and the adjacent ones—I have these thickened patches.
They're incredibly hard, about 2cm in diameter. 😲

I’ve been religiously applying all sorts of creams and scrubbing them with a foot stone, but nothing works; they just stay put. Even when I go to a professional podiatrist, they manage to file them down just like I do with my pumice stone, but by the next morning, they're back. 😲

I should mention that they aren't spreading or getting any thicker. They've stayed exactly the same size.
The real kicker is that because of this, I can't wear any heels higher than 2-3cm anymore without experiencing intense, sharp pain.
It's that stabbing sensation, like a sudden pang in your chest.

For the last nine months, I've spent hours every single night massaging them with heavy moisturizers. Before that, I've tried everything from exfoliants to foot stones, but nothing touches it. And honestly, the massage isn't exactly a joy either.
These aren't corn or calluses like the kind people get on their heels—I don't have those at all. It feels more like hardened, translucent yellow skin that seems to sink about 3-4 millimeters deep into the foot.

I think I originally developed this way back when those ridiculous wooden platform sandals or uncomfortable wedges were the height of fashion.
But no matter what I do, it won't budge.
Does anyone know how to get rid of this?
Has anyone dealt with anything similar?

Honestly, I think a really skilled podiatrist could fix this. They'd use a scalpel to precisely shave off layer after layer—once the skin is softened, of course—until they reach the healthy tissue underneath.

Angela Wright made a great point there. I totally get that it’s painful and annoying, but honestly, I don't quite get why you've been massaging it with all those different creams for nine months now🙄.
You probably realize you might be making things worse (especially since you mentioned it doesn't even feel good), so maybe skip the DIY stuff and hit up a podiatrist or a dermatologist instead—you'll likely get it sorted in no time.
Give it a shot and try to take your mind off it, because it's pretty obvious you're getting way too hyper-focused on your feet right now.

I honestly think it comes down to your gait or something similar. You’re clearly putting too much strain on that area, which keeps forcing the skin to constantly regenerate. There isn't some magic cream out there that's going to permanently erase the damage. Maybe try addressing the root cause instead?

That’s just plain old bad luck, honestly. Just go see a professional podiatrist and stop trying to play doctor on yourself.