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Just diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis Need advice!

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xtine_1985
xtine_1985

I have just been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis I actually ended up going to a&e with the pain as it was so bad I thought I had broken something! A wonderful physiotherapist saw me and diagnosed the problem and gave me the guide from this website, and told me to self refer myself to the physio department.

Now the problem I am having is that I have no idea which shoes I could buy to help and support my foot properly that don't look like something my grandmother would wear I'm 28 not 78!

Is there anything I could use to reduce the pain unfortunately I am allergic to asprin so can't take any asprin based anti inflamatories,

I also have problems because I have to walk for an hour and a half or more to get to work and back and I work in a laundry so I am on my feet for 5 hours solid, there is no chance of me taking time off work we just can't afford to lose the money at the moment is there anything I could do to help me when I am walking and standing

I feel miserable with it and by the end of the day I am in agony and can barely walk which with a 5 year old and a spaniel puppy is not exactly practical!

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!!

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  • chelsea18
    chelsea18

    Posted

    I feel your pain. I just posted a forum also for someone to get back to me. I feel the same about the shoes, theyre all so ugly! i have gotten steriod injections did PT and tried insoles with no relief thus far this has been going on for over 6 months now. the podiatrist that did the injection and suggested PT told me my only option was surgery but i turned it down. I just bought night splints to try n halp but hasnt helped thus far.
  • c742
    c742

    Posted

    Hi

    I too was a young very active person playing net all going to the gym 5+ times a weekand a nurse until I got plantar fascitis. I have had it for 18 months I have seen so many different medical people, treatments including, orthotics, stretches exercises, night splints, immobilization boot, physio, shock wave therapy, strapping, the list goes on. I finally got an ultra sound and Xray, turns out I had a very nasty plantar fascia tear. Still with no success I went and saw a different podiatrist, turns out I was wearing the wrong orthotics! He gave me new ones which helped a fair it but not enough to ever jog, work was still so painful too. I then went to a deep tissue massage therapist... And he cured me. Yes it is uncomfortable but better than a platlet injection that was my next option. U should feel like swearing at the guy or kicking them with ur good leg, otherwise its not deep enough. So I suggest you see an experience podatrist and a massage therapist. I can now run 2 km and not be in pain, and I am so much. happier in myself. Good luck with ur treatment. And ugly , shoes while its bad make amassive difference.

  • sue43862
    sue43862

    Posted

    Sorry to hear that you suffer from plantar fasciitis and that you are waiting for treatment.

    I had it for nearly a year until I went for 10 sessions of acupuncture and I was given the following gel inserts that really worked and were a great relief. Now I have been pain free for around 5 years.

    Maybe you would like to try the gel inserts as well?

    Aetrex gel heel cradles - neutral cupped ( Ref: 50750 )

    Recommended for relief from plantar fasciitis or general heel pain, these heel cradles are clinically proven to absorb shock and cushion painful heels. Soft gel plugs provide relief at the most sensitive areas, while the medial extension helps support the arch. Made from a medical grade Silicone gel.

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