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firstly wonderful information on this subject. i am a women of 35 and have had this since 1996 after 3 operations via an othapedic surgeon many trips to the physio and accupuncture, injections of cortezone 100s of pain killers im just about to visit my local padiatry clinic where i hope to get something sorted as i cannot walk from this disorder.just wondered if there was anyone else out there like myself as not many people understand about this.

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    i fully understand i to have it but have no confidence in my doctor who im sure doesnt believe me all he gave me was pain killers and 2 months on still in the same state sad

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    I've had this for over three years, and have now been referred to the specialist clinic by my GP, although as it has a waiting list in excess of 12 months that's not been much use. It's really spoiling things for me, can't take the dog for a walk, all-day trips with the kids are very hard, but I've found the best thing is a pair of shoes with a good thick sole and soft insole. Some of the Clarks range are very good, they look a bit clumpy but they're great for work where I'm on my feet all day - heels are definitely not an option for the Christmas do though!

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    I read somewhere that flexible shoes are the best and have found this to be true for me. I can no longer wear trainers.

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    I've had this problem for 5+years now, tried plaster casts approx 5 , tried surgery and currently taking very strong painkillers daily, but has now been discharged by orthapedic surgeon I have attended for the last 5 years as there is nothing more he can do for me. I'ts all very frustrating, would advise if anyone is considering surgery not to go ahead, I am now left with intense pain on the top of my foot along with heel and arch pain which I put down to the surgery.

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    I have had this for a few months now, but just in one heel (self-diagnosed) - the pain is SO BAD. I bought a pair of "orthopedic" insoles specifically for this complaint via the internet, but this hasn't helped. My pain is worse of an evening when I have been on my feet (although I have a desk job). Is it worth seeing my GP d'you think? He tends not to be sympathetic towards illnesses that "don't kill you"!sad:ill:

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    I HAVE READ THE VARIOUS COMMENTS AND I AM PLEASED AT LAST THAT THEIR IS A NAME TO MY CONDITION BUT IT STILL HURTS LIKE HELL. JUST A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED THAT IT SEEMS I MIGHT HAVE IT FOR A WHILE

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    After going to two podiatrists I found out that I had this condition - the first one got it wrong, but the second knew exactly what it was.

    I now have orthotics (insoles) that I wear in my shoes all the time. These are made of plastic that is heated in water and moulded to the foot to get the exact fit (by the Podiatrist). Although I am limited to what shoes I can wear, these are FANTASTIC and now I can walk without pain. I also do the gentle stretching exercises and don't walk barefoot or wear flipflops.

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    I have been diagnosed with this condition by my GP today. I've been suffering with this in my right foot for around four weeks now. Although thinking about it, I have had the condition for a lot longer.

    It started with my feet aching in the morning as I walked down stairs.

    Some days it is fine, on others like today (after examination) I have to limp on tip toes on my right foot.

    The pain varies from nagging all the way up to "don't want to take another step".

    The only foot wear I currently have which eases the pain is a pair of beach sandles with a 1 inch thick foam sole (but they make my feet smell).

    I wear these constantly at home.

    The doctor asked me why I wasn't taking pain killers and I couldn't answer the question.

    Thinking about it afterwards, all that does is mask the pain.

    What I need is to fix the problem...

    I neally cancelled the appointment this morning as it wasn't hurting earlier.

    I'm glad I went to see my GP, he gave me exactly the same advice on this site which is top class.

    I now know that I'm not imagining it and not complaining unnecessarily.

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