I've Given Up

I had plantar fasciitis twice in my life and I know what you're going through - it is so painful and made my walking erratic.  My mother had this also.

Cortisone shots only work briefly and I never had that done.  Stretch your calves every day leaning against a wall.  Also hold on to your flexed feet and pull them towards you for a good stretch.

The good news is that it will eventually go away - my second one lasted 7 months and I've never had it again. (knock on wood)

Don't give up, be strong . Its hard when the pains bad but you aren't alone.

Don't give up, you are not alone. Try to Stay strong.

Don't give up, you are not alone. Try to Stay strong.

Hi The bottom line is that there is no instant relief from pf. I have not heard before about a walking boot being used  but maybe it can help, and I think cortisone maybe only a 'quick fix'.

I said in a previous post that pf is the Cinderella of foot complaints. and have seen posts from ther UK and US that are so variable about treatments, I feel no foot doctor (to cover all foot specialists) really know how to deal with it.

If only worldwide thay knew the debilitating, excrutiatingly painful, and loss of working time this seemingly simple 'foot problem' causes, maybe we could get some more sensible treatment advice.

You will have seen from the posts that this condition defies a common remedy. I apologise for sounding negative but different treatments work differently for different people.

I and all other people in this forum know the horrendous pain from pf, and agin I say that medical specialists just do not appreciate this.

Treatment efficiency does vary between individuals but the only commonalities are ice treatment to reduce inflammation, warm treatment to aid healing, pain killers and anti-inflammatories, and calf stretching as a preventative.

Rest is also the only way to relieve things but it takes time out and is very frustrating.

Sorry if this sounds unhelpful  but at least you are in club of fellow pf sufferers and we will all do anything to help and give advice.

Hi Jacquelyn. I know how you feel. I am 23 years old and have suffered from this condition for 2 years now and it scares the heck out of me that this will prevent me from doing what I love- Nursing..... Please do not give up. You are not alone. We are in this together. You have no idea. I feel defeated everyday because I get pain walking for hours and my muscles are still weak to run. I can't even run properly. Everything is still stiff but I am not giving up! Please don't give up. Keep doing your stretches and ice.... Do everything to help you do your daily activites without CRAZY pain. 

I don't think this will go away but we just need to maintain it from a flare-up. 

I recently tried shock wave therapy this month. I still have 2 more treatments to go! I still feel the same but it is a gradual healing. 

Cushion, cushion ,cushion your heal. I don't know crap if there's any "evidence" that a boot helps PF. If you want to look for "scientific evidence" search scholar google. If the boot hurts, it's too damn tight. It should be very comfortable, and very cushioned. If it hurts, get rid of it. Read my earlier posts. Doknabox

Hi!  So sorry you're so frustrated and in so much pain! And now to be limited by a boot.

I know many have recommended cushions and resting and stretching...but honestly, there's a better way that's clinically proven to help you eliminate your pain.

I'd really encourage you to ask your doctor/podiatrist about EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology)--sometimes referred to as ESWT or shockwave therapy.  It works. It's effective. It's non-invasive and no anesthesia is required.

It is worth every penny and will get you better faster.  If your doctor doesn't offer if or hasn't heard of it, find someone who offers this innovative approach to dealing with heel pain.

Good luck!