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Prp injection last hope !

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I have plantar fasciitis  for  more than  6 months , I  did  shockwave therapy ,, naproxen,,,, heel cups and  shoe inserts,nigh splints,Stretching, Ice massage  and the walking boot with no results. My fascia is 7 mm thick with a tear of 1/2cm . so...... I am desparate  and in lots of pain . next thursday I  wil have the prp injection  and I will like to hear that is hope  after that anyone has the experince and like to share  please !!!!!

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  • ray62350
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    I tried that with no luck at all, however someone else on this site has had some success - the one thing as far as i know is that it is unlikely to make it worse. interesting that you describe a significant thickening - my latest surgeon has viewed the MRI and shown me that I have NO thickening and he thinks what has been diagnosed as PF for the last 18 years may not be - that might raise your hopes as if mine wasn't PF then the PRP may have never been any use to start with. Go for it and be patient.
  • lianne1981
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    Hi, I hope you find some relief from the injection. 

    I have suffered with PF in both feet for 3 years now.  I have had insoles, special shoes, 10 injections, some under ultra sound, physio, my calf muscles have both been surgically released which only made a little difference. I am now having shock wave therapy ( got my 10th app this week ) . My surgeon has given up on me saying a PF release isn't a good idea yet I have to pay for my treatment which is costly and I am off work because of it :-( 

  • couture
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    Posted

    Thanks for your replay , I have to stay no weight bearing on the foot  for 6 weeks in aircast  boot   my doctor told me ,   he also order shoes inserts .........lets see  . I am in Canada the treatment is expensive but willing to try anything before surgery .I will do 3 injections in 2weeks period  I will let you know the results .I wish was more reserch on it .but willing to help others  from my experience  if i can .becouse i know this is hell .
  • couture
    couture

    Posted

    Thanks for your replay , I have to stay no weight bearing on the foot  for 6 weeks in aircast  boot   my doctor told me ,   he also order shoes inserts .........lets see  . I am in Canada the treatment is expensive but willing to try anything before surgery .I will do 3 injections in 2weeks period  I will let you know the results .I wish was more reserch on it .but willing to help others  from my experience  if i can .becouse i know this is hell .
    • ray62350
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      Just be careful - 6 weeks will cause a lot of muscle wastage in your foot and legs - this may aggrivate teh injury when you begin walking as the muscles that hold everything together will be weaker - i suggest yo ueither get to a physio or do non-weigh-bearing exercises yourself - slowly and when warm!
  • couture
    couture

    Posted

    I will Ray, thanks for the advice . I had the best dream last night that I can walk an run withaut pain  made me so happy !!!
  • ruth24786
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    Posted

    Please let us know how it went..im supposed to be having my foot done in May...with this PRP treatment..
  • couture
    couture

    Posted

    Sure I will tell you !!!!
  • kim99887
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    Posted

    I wished I could give you the hope we all need....I've had 2 injections the first was great the second made no difference at all....I'm having open release surgery and the removal of a large lipoma in 2 weeks, I hope the first injection works for you 😄
  • couture
    couture

    Posted

    HI Kim let us know how the surgery went and how you feel after . Thinking of you  best of luck we all need it !!!
  • couture
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    Posted

    Today I will have the Prp injection  and just found out that is no anesthesia  so good luck to me , i let you know after how it went
  • couture
    couture

    Posted

    all went well I had anesthesia , but still very painful , 2 more to go !!!!I
  • couture
    couture

    Posted

    3 Days were very painful, now i am much better , not looking forward for the secound one but i have no choise..
  • couture
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    Posted

    2nd injection very painful hope is worth it!!!!!
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