Plantar Faciitis

[mikeandnancy1112]

Has anyone ever had Plantar Faciitis?

[skyking]

Yes. Just have custom shoe inserts made and it will go away. You can go to a podiatrist, a specialty "foot store" or order them custom made off the internet (by a podiatrist). I have done the first and last with good results. The foot store option was actually the most expensive.

[champion6]

I agree with skyking. In addition to the inserts, you can do some simple stretches that will help. In my case, it took a few months for all the pain to go away, but it did.

[mikeandnancy1112]

I bought the ortho shoe inserts from the Podiatrist and then bought new Sketcher sneakers that night, took out the inner sole and put the shoe inserts in. I have been wearing the shoes for about three weeks, do the exercises and freeze my foot at least three times a day and keep my foot elevated as much as possible. Also, a friend of mine said she had this years ago and her doctor told her to take Flack Seed Oil and said after a couple of weeks she was a lot better so I am taking this. Today I bought the foot brace/boot at Walgreens to wear at night when I am sleeping or when I rest during the day. Another thing it was suggested to do and this makes sense, because one of the exercises I do is pulling my foot back and this holds my foot back. I go back to the doctor Oct. 14 and will get a shot of cortisone if I'm not any better. I haven't played golf for at least a month. This totally sucks! But I know folks have more serious conditions so I am trying not to complain very much.

[mikeandnancy1112]

Thank you for all your comments.

[champion6]

I forgot about the ice... did that too. It just takes time.

[mak44070]

Has anyone ever had Plantar Faciitis?

Time wounds all heels!

[pooh]

I got shoe inserts at Foot Solutions and also got a better athletic shoe than I was wearing. The inserts did the job very quickly, but I did find that during that healing time, I could not walk around barefoot or in any other shoe. Going barefoot on the tile (I have lots of tile in my house) really caused a flare of the inflammation.

It takes time for everything to calm down. I do hope things get better quickly and the shot won't be needed. It's been a couple of years since I was bothered, but this summer, I was walking around in croc type shoes and don't you know it, the pain was starting up once again.

Take care and heal... ;)

[batman911]

I have had it in both feet at different times. I only had the pain in the morning when I got out of bed so I just kept doing what I normally did (I'm a runner) and it went away after several months. Never saw a doctor since I knew what it was. Sometimes it's best to just let your body heal the injury and avoid drugs and other things that may cause another problem down the road. Most good doctors will tell you the same thing.

[asianthree]

Just remember just when you thought its gone it come back and sometimes not in the same foot, with out correction it will get to the point walking is painfull. Once you get it everyday you have some options, how to make it better and slow down the comeback. A step is the best, just stand on the step with your heel hanging off and allow the heel to drop down. I do this at least twice a day, because mine was so bad i could not walk do to the pain. Another way is do use a tennis ball on the floor and roll it under your foot with as much pressure as you can. The step is easier. Good luck and remember it always comes back if you don't keep up the excerise

[EllenM]

Luckily I was at a computer type job at the time and was able to treat it by using a sort of foot roller & constantly rolling bottom of my foot over a slightly spikey bar while sitting at computer, and doing the same thing at night while watching TV. It worked for me. This same method worked for my brother-in-law thereby avoiding surgery for him. Hope this was helpful.

[BritParrothead]

Yes, and it was awful !! Booth heels, but thankfully not ast the same time. My doctor told me to wear Crocs for a while. That was 5 years ago, and after wearing them for about 6 months, all gone!! But I am aware it may come back at any time.

[Taj44]

My spouse had the condition and did what you're doing, including the boot, and numerous stretches and icing. What ultimately got him over the hump was a cortisone shot. Best of luck, and keep us posted!

[Ohiogirl]

Had it about 5-6 years ago. Really painful, especially in the a.m., but could also get shooting pain just sitting watching TV.

I waited months, hoping it would go away, pain got worse, finally went to dr. - prescribed Naproxen twice daily for 1-2 months, helped a lot, but pain didn't go away. Dr. wanted to fit orthotics, but I was resistant, mostly because I wear sandals as much as possible and didn't think orthotics and sandals were a good blend.

Dr. gave me a cortisone shot (only right heel was painful), which did the trick for me. Took a couple of weeks to be mostly pain free. After a couple of months, no pain at all. Orthotics were going to be my next step.

I also donated all my shoes that didn't have good arch support. Really helped free up some closet space and also helped the budget. No longer tempted by cute, trendy shoes. Now I only wear a few brands that work for me - mostly Merrell for sandals. Clark's also good and a couple of others. Easy Sprit ok but not as good IMO. Dr. said do not go barefoot, even in the house.

[mikeandnancy1112]

Thanks again for all your comments. You guys are the best!

[mikeandnancy1112]

I just found out what a professional runner did for this condition and it was gone on in 5 weeks.

I am sticking my foot in ice for 5 minutes and hot water for 3 minutes alternating 3 times and doing this 3 times a day. This is what she did.

If I am not better by the time I go back to the doctor on the 14th I will get a cortisone shot.

I desperately want to play golf again.

[Snowbirdtobe]

My wife is an RN so she was on her feet all day and had Plantar Fasciitis. She wore the boot to bed for almost a year as well as getting orthotics and never ever walking without them.
She always wears orthotics even when getting up at night and does the exercise without fail.
She changes her sneakers every 3 months and always buys the same kind.
Dress shoes are the always the type that can accept inserts.
She has been pain free for 3 years but continues with the whole regimen.