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Barbra
Barbra

Hi, I have had PF for 10 months now, I was in total agony, my Consultant did steroid injections under GA, as he said it was extremely painful. All wen well, then, 6 days post injections, my feet started to get sore again, and now, I'm back to square one. I see him on December 11th, to see what happens next. Does anyone know if there is a limit to how,an times you can inject? Thank you in advance xxx

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  • liz444
    liz444 Barbra

    Posted

    You might ask the doc, but I believe it's only a few -1?  3? There is a risk of the shot causing the plantar fascia to rupture.  Check w. doctor.

     

  • Disneybabe
    Disneybabe Barbra

    Posted

    Sorry to hear that your back to square one. I'm pretty sure there must be a limit, andy not that many to the amount of injections you can have,  I've been advised against the injections as there is risk of the Plantar rupturing.

    good luck

  • Soxy
    Soxy Barbra

    Posted

    Having looked at all the posts and considered things, I am definitely not going down the injection route.  They just don't seem to work.  Have a look at all the posts re injections Barbra and you will see what I mean.
  • Barbra
    Barbra

    Posted

    Hmm..I will have to read up on it Soxy, am using crutches again now, so fed up with it. 
  • kim99887
    kim99887 Barbra

    Posted

    I think here in the UK it is 3 steroid injections.....maybe it depends on which health authority/funding etc....  I now have a ruptured plantar fascia (side effect and risk of steroid injections) :-(  hope you find relief soon.... Kim
    • Barbra
      Barbra kim99887

      Posted

      Hi Kim, I'm in the UK. Alton, Hampshire. Sorry to hear that your PF has ruptured. How can you tell if it's ruptured? 

      I'm on Tramadol for the pain, it's awful, my job means that I'm on my feet all day, I get home and rest up, and as soon as I stand up to walk, OMG! It's agony! What are they going to do about your rupture? x

  • kim99887
    kim99887 Barbra

    Posted

    Hi Barbra.... Yes it is sheer agony,,, I have suffered for almost 3 years now:-( my rupture was diagnosed by ultrasound in September, I went for the third steroid injection under ultrasound guidance, but couldnt have it, as mine is a partial rupture, it is literally hanging on the heel bone....Im having surgery tomorrow and I am trying to be positive....I would love to be rid of this pain......good luck I know its awful pain,,,,xx
    • Barbra
      Barbra kim99887

      Posted

      Ooh, good luck for your surgery today Kim! I hope this works and you are pain free soon xx let me know how it goes? xx
  • kim99887
    kim99887 Barbra

    Posted

    Hi Barbra thank you....surgery went well had a GA and a ankle block, pain wise uncomfortable, but we are used to the pain of PF anyway,,,,, wait 6/8 weeks to see if this type of surgery has been successful, fingers crossed.... Hope your pain is not too severe today x
    • Barbra
      Barbra kim99887

      Posted

      Hi Kim, glad all sent well for you yesterday, fingers crossed it's finally worked for you. I see my Consultant on Thursday to see what's next for me!! Where in the UK are you? xx
  • kim99887
    kim99887 Barbra

    Posted

    Hi I live in Staffordshire, the TOPAZ Coblation appears to be giving success for many patients according to my surgeon.... He has explained to me that it was worth a try as my PF was severe and of course the partial rupture just added to the problems....he has informed me that if it doesnt work then I would have to decide about the open fasciatomy sad which I know can be very unpleasant and comes with a high risk of foot collapse...I have MS and even though in remission they seem to think it may have contributed to developing PF due to my poor muscle strength and altered gait.... I am not used to watching daytime TV but doing all I can to try and make it work for me...Good luck when you go. xx
    • Barbra
      Barbra kim99887

      Posted

      Daytime TV is pants! There is only so much you can take!! Good luck on that! 😉 I hope the Topaz Coblation works for you, I have my fingers crossed! Are you in a cast or anything? xx
  • kim99887
    kim99887 Barbra

    Posted

    Hi Barbra all surgeons have different routines following surgery, mine puts a dressing on and a bandage then you wear a post op shoe....not very fashionable lol x
    • Barbra
      Barbra kim99887

      Posted

      Haha!! i suppose you're not allowed to get it wet either! Do you change the dressing? x
  • Adomas
    Adomas Barbra

    Posted

    I live in Lithuania, and my surgeron said that the limit is three injections of steroid (Kenalog). I saw that the first time he injected in the most sore place - this one worked the bestsmile The next time he did that in different place telling me that in the first place only one injection could be done (weakest part of the fascia).
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