[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by LuckySevens

Thank you to all that replied. I have done the frozen bottle of water, golf ball, inserts, stretching and more. Went to podiatrist and he recommended the ice bottle, etc. He said it was too soon to get an injection? Maybe I need a new doctor!

He's stringing you on so you make more appointments. He wins, insurance company looses and most importantly, you loose.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by MikeV

I had this about 10 years ago. I couldn't walk early in the mornings because it was so painful. I actually had to crawl around until I could stretch the tendons in my feet. I went to a podiatry doctor and he made molds of my feet. I got custom orthotic inserts for my shoes.It was instant relief. I used them until they wore out and I have been pain free since even though I no longer use them. My son did the same thing when he had it. It worked for me and my son so I think this is the way to go. You could try over the counter inserts first to see how your feet do. Then if necessary get the custom ones. Good luck I know how painful it can be.

Save yourself lots of money and frustration. Go to a shoestore and buy SPENCO shoe inserts (about $20 a pair) . Recommended by my Podiatrist , rather than expensive orthodics. I had immediate relief . This after fighting PF caused by years of long distance running. None of the other remedies worked. Not stretching, nor bottles or anything. I have used these inserts in all my shoes for thirty years and have once or twice had a PF flare up, but with the inserts I could walk pain free. lHave tried other inserts and the did not work.

[OCsun]

I too had PF for over a year. I had injections, did stretches, used ice bottle and orthotics. What really made a difference and corrected my problem was wearing shoes that provided the arch support I needed, and never (i mean never go barefoot). I now wear crocs in the house rather than slippers, Fit Flops, Birkenstock's and any other arch supporting shoes I can find. The original orthotic prescribed by my doctor is no longer necessary. If I need extra support, I use the over the counter Dr Scholl's orthotic which requires you to first do a foot measurement by standing on a machine in the store. The machine then suggests which orthotic would work best for you.

One last thought, this is not going to go away quickly. In most cases, it takes time and a great deal of diligences on your part. Best of luck!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by OCsun

I too had PF for over a year. I had injections, did stretches, used ice bottle and orthotics. What really made a difference and corrected my problem was wearing shoes that provided the arch support I needed, and never (i mean never go barefoot). I now wear crocs in the house rather than slippers, Fit Flops, Birkenstock's and any other arch supporting shoes I can find. The original orthotic prescribed by my doctor is no longer necessary. If I need extra support, I use the over the counter Dr Scholl's orthotic which requires you to first do a foot measurement by standing on a machine in the store. The machine then suggests which orthotic would work best for you.
One last thought, this is not going to go away quickly. In most cases, it takes time and a great deal of diligences on your part. Best of luck!

My specialist recommended Naot sandals and I really like them. They offer excellent arch support. And most Naots have a removable insole so you can insert your own orthotic if you wish.

[bob47]

I had it in my right foot many years ago. After months of fooling with it, I went to an orthopedic doctor and he suggested, in order, 1) custom orthodic; 2) cortisone shot; and 3) surgery.

Had the custom orthodic made and it was the best $125 I ever spent. The tech who made it said it would feel like I had a potato in my shoe, which it did at first. After a couple of weeks, he built it up even higher, and at some point, I was pain free. Never needed step 2.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by LuckySevens

Thank you to all that replied. I have done the frozen bottle of water, golf ball, inserts, stretching and more. Went to podiatrist and he recommended the ice bottle, etc. He said it was too soon to get an injection? Maybe I need a new doctor!

He is right injection will mask the problem. You need to stretch out the pf. You will find those who work on concrete floors get it the worst, medical personnel is very high on the list. I get it one foot then the other. If you have a step put the balls of your feet on the step and drop your heals down. I do this every day for 15 minutes. Since most of us do not have steps I use a work out step. Have never had a injection (Drs I work with prefer not to inject unless it's the last resort) if I feel a new on set back to the step to stretch out the fascia