Another Day, Another Sound

This has absolutely nothing to do with my misophonia today...I know, miracles.  I've had problems with my feet since high school.  Apparently bunions can be a hereditary trait and I seemto have gotten this from my mom's side of the family.  Anyway, because I've been in so much pain lately I made an appointment with a orthopedist that my pcp recommended.  The Reader's Digest condensed version is that he looked at my foot, took an x-ray, told me that the bunion was "nothing impressive" and why didn't I just go buy some new shoes to make myself feel better.  I'm sorry, go buy new shoes to make myself feel better????  WTH!!  I've got a closet full of new shoes and I'm sorry to tell you this, but they have nothing to do with correcting a bone deformity.  I'm just curious, has anybody else run into a doctor that seems to think that going shopping will cure what ever your problem is?  I shudder to think what I'd run into if I ever tried to explain to my pcp about my misophonia.  I'd probably be committed!