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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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    vanda29910 Barbra

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    I have PF in both feet and have been having steroid injections every 6 mths for the last 7 yrs (honestly!).  They have probably only been any good on 2 occasions, including the first time, but they do take the swelling out of my feet for a short while, which is a massive confidence boost for me.  I have gained loads of weight over this period of time as you would expect, even though I have one dose split across both feet rather than a full dose in each foot. That did happen though on one occasion when my new GP took over and it was horrendous, like my whole body was completely out of control. Last week my GP told me that he wasn't happy giving me the injections any more because they have caused a lot of muscle damage, particularly in my left foot.  They also bled a lot this last time.  He is going to refer me to Podiatry because someone I was speaking to recently said they had laser treatment and I am wondering if this is the same thing Kim is referring to when she mentions 'Topaz coblation'?  My GP hadn't heard of laser treatment and said it wasn't available on the NHS.  Having read the comments here I am also wondering if I have a rupture, and perhaps my GP suspects that too.  Happy New Year to all fellow sufferers, there is some comfort to be taken from knowing that others understand and feel your pain. 
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