Chronic Plantar Fasciitis for 3 yrs
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I have PF in both feet, in the arches and its very painful. I have tried lots of things such as shock wave therapy, orthotics in my shoes, corticosteroid injections, taping, physio..... But nothing seems to work. I go to see the chiropractor regularly just to keep things moving but things have got worse over last few weeks and am struggling to drive as get sharp twinges in my arches. I just feel i dont have much quality of life as i cannot do much at all. Can anyone suggest any further treatment to try? I have just read there is PLatelet rich plasma treament and people use botox injections to numb pain? I had a foot massage done a week ago and the lady was reflexologist, and i not sure if she made it worse? Any advice would be much appreciated
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jacquanne sim7777
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I think personally you have done everything people tell me eventually it does go away ! When is my question???
I have this condition for three long years, In both feet I had cortisone three times it didnt work for me. I ve had everything from gastrocnemius release which caused me severe bunions my feet are now unnaturally wide!! I went to chiropractor,podiatrist, physio. Osteopath which all made it worse!
Ive also had shock wave treatment.That was hell!! I wear orthotics, plus cupped gel heel supports. I do stretch,use iced bottle every day.The the only relief I get is from mueller arch wrap supports I got the best ones from ebay and physio room I also get some relief from night braces!I work on the theory of just keep off your feet ! dont over do standing up wear breathable shoes its hard as I work on my feet all day and have a family to look after!!
I recently had an NHS appointment heal clinic for my plantar fasciitis I asked about PRP injections and they do not do them on NHS despite me taking in the article from the Daily Mail showing a success story plus according to USA this does actually work.
Like you ive also heard about Botox but where and whom will do it in UK is another question?? I did google someone in Worthing that may do PRP injections but costly, so i may save up and try it!
The NHS dont have funds to help not their fault but like you the pain bores into your life !They were soooo unhelpful unsympathatic and virtually dismissed me they said theyd send me for a MRI scan in the future. Who knows when and all very uncaring attitude they gave me some more orthotics that do not help me at all. This dreadful condition has given me bunion!
I have tried swapping my diet quit rubbish foods that are toxic now surprisingly this does help the pain I literally quit sugar and wheat as they cause imflamation and eat pineapples they have a property in them that helps and blueberries, spinach eggs.Drank more water. The plantar can be dehydrated so drink more and do yoga to heal the fascia I know this sounds and seems weird but a nutritionist I went to truly did teach me sometimes we can ease pain with our foods. My body did respond to this self healing and although never overweight I did feel sugar does cause me inflammation
I live in croc shoes. Those fit flops made me worse! Although the hospital said wear them I think they mean those goph pro fit flops for nurses though not sparkly ones!
Try those arch wraps on ebay also. I wish i could help you more but please dont give up hope! Somone told me if you can remember how it happened you may be able to cure it.!!! For me I was overzealous at Zumba and Spinning ! Good luck if you fid anything else I havent tried out let me know until then stay strong and fingers cross you can send me tips also.
sim7777 jacquanne
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I also tried teh night splint but did not work and i gave it a good try for about 6 months.
Jacquanne, are the arch wraps like K-tape? I will look into it and give it a go
I have tried lot sof shoes but not teh Alegria. I am happy to try anything, i am so desperate to get rid of this pain, its just ruined my life and i feel for my kids as i cant do activities with them that i would like to.
I even had to change my job role because of the pain, but if its degenerative i am so worried i cannot work
I am always told PF is nor permanent and it will go, but 3 yrs later i am loosing hope. I feel like i am alway smoaning about but but i am in so much pain and recently it has got worse, so its very depressing.
cindy69729 sim7777
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jacquanne sim7777
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When I first wear them the pain is that burning pain so expect this but after ten mins approx it subsides.Miracle! i/ found these ones better than the physio room ones and take them everywhere with me.
I sometimes wear them all day then swop to to leg braces at night. Lateley ive noticed im able to stop the night braces so maybe progress at last
Try quitting sugar and wheat it really helps also. Imflamation really dies decrease. I went one step further and drank apple cider vinegar too with water I found that idea on a usa website but weirdly its helping my progress
, Im just desperate to walk again pain free!!!
My family dont really get my agony and neither do my job or doctor so this forum is a god send.stay strong shout and scream on here and we will all help you, the worst thing is you feel so alone with this condition it is a mind game also. But do not let it win keep fighting. Im going to also try allegra shoes.Although my crocs with the wraps are my own saviour at the moment !!Good Luck
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jacquanne sim7777
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sim7777 jacquanne
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I had a quick look at the wraps and i have bought something like this in teh past from Amazon and it feels ok for awhile but pain still bad. But maybe some are better than others. I have just come from my chiropractot and decided to invest in a deep tissue massager to use on my feet and calves. Hope it helps and eases things and even if i just go back to the way things were a month ago that would be a start.
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ladyjack51 sim7777
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But are you sure you have PF? Sounds more like nerve issues or something like that. My PF is in my heel only...feels like I'm walking b on rocks and it's my understanding that's true PF. But lots of people get told they have PF whenever it's an issue on the bottom of the foot...when it really isnt. Either way..I also wear Crocs bc they cup my heel. You said it's mostly your arches that hurt so I'm wondering how Crocs are helping? I've had my PF for about 2 yrs but for some weird reason right now it has eased up on my heel. I'm scared to even talk about it for fear of it hearing me and coming back...lol I think it may be degenerative bc almost everyone that has had a good case of it and then get better, usually say it came back later so if it gets better...never go barefoot again!! Keep us posted...I would love to know how you do
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jilly999 sim7777
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hello, thought i was readin my own story!!! how r u now?? do u feet ever turn pink n swell after standing like 5 min and they start hurting? I have to sit down and put them up and they buzz, pins n needles and throb. ice water is only thing that helps them calm down!! ps i hope u get this and r little bit better!! ive had this 3yrs and no help. my shoes are adidas super cloudfoam slides!! softtt w lil arch! ps i got this after 2 wks on treadmill walkin in poor flipflops!! first time i felt pain, it felt like I was walking on my foot bones,hurt so bad! pain is balls of feet to right b4 heel. sry for my typing. I am on a phone atm
sim7777 jilly999
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still have it 8 yrs later, seen several consultants in that time with no official diagnosis so no easy fix. I learn to manage pain and have changed my life style. changed my career its been hard but had no choice. I don't have swelling. I have pain in arches of feet and I have peripheral neuropathic pain. I hope you manage to find the cause of your swelling.