Long Term Plantar Fasciitis

My Podiatrist suggested gel heel pads and plenty of calf stretching exercises and it worked with the gel heel pads enabling me to walk and the exercises gradualy improved the pain until I can walk without any cushioning but I still have gel heel pads in my trainers and walking boots. Operations are a last resort, try everything before resorting to this and then do one foot at a time as you would for a knee or hip replacement.

Of course you should try it. You should try anything and everything short of surgery at this point. There is a lot of good information on this site and I suggest you read through older posts but remember that the therapy and the solutions are a little different for each of us. I am sure you will find a solution . Just keep looking and trying different combinations. Look at some of my posts related to taping which should get you functional and avoiding retirement. 

Hi Honda

 I have had planters for 4+ years now,three different foot doctors. Three sets of  of orthotics adjusted numerous times ,Cortizone,sleep stockingsand many pairs of shoes,physio a few times and shockwave treatment with no help.  And numerous other treatments. But mine  started with my feet being sore first thing in the morning for six months,and then has changed that early morning is my best time as the day goes on they get worse that’s with numerous were resting.  But a few tips that Have helped a bit,is sitting chair with your feet under and put weight on your toes. No weight on your heels. Or reclining with your feet up. And rubbing them to. And driving is bad especially if I can’t use cruise control. But definitely helps to take my she’s off while driving. And jumping Eve a few inches,or Kicking anything,even a light ball is a no no.   And probably The most help has been Hoka,Bondi 4%drop heel running shoes. And Ultra Olympic zero% drop heel running shoes.  A little hard to find or go right to the manufacturers website both are made in the US I believe. I live in Canada and have found them in a few places.  And have had to learn a lot of this on my own. Just wondering if others have the best time of the day first thing when you get up.  Just very frustrating when you can’t run and play with your grandkids. Or even most  volunteering  You need to be on your feet. I had to pretty to retire 4years ago at the age of 56,because it couldn’t be on my feet. So would appreciate hearing from others. But the shoes are definitely a help to get through the day. God Bless

Ive had this for over 10 years and over the last year it has become unbearable, ive read more than once that the plantar pain connects to thyroid issues, which i do have but not severe enough to treat according to my doctor, im also at the heaviest i have ever been, which is now 2 stone over weight, i was 3 but trying to diet but the weight comes off slowly as im not able to do kich excercise due to the oain i will feel later in the day from it. I find that even with the physio, insoles and advice, the best treatment is actually rest, combines with gentlemstretching before weight bearing.

I would definitely try the shock wave therapy. You didn't mention in your post if you have tried a steroid injection... that could be another next step treatment. 

One thing I have noticed is that in the morning I have pain along the right side of my foot right down to the heal. 06honda: Also I need a cane to walk until it settles down slightly after about 20 minutes. I have no idea whey a scan of some sort has not been done or mentioned by anyone I have seen in the medical system. My gut is telling me their is more going on in the right foot than plantar fasciitis but its hard to convice anyone of this or they just don’t think it is so. Having run out of options I will do one more shockwave therapy session and if that still gives me no meaning full results then back to my family doctor to see what the next step will be. Is it possible that I have a small fracture or fractures or cracks?