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Plantar Faciitis

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lornaT
lornaT

i have started a new job and because of the. Layout of my workstation I find I have to stand quite a lot, thus Plantar Faciitis has set in my left foot. I am one of the 5% of folk with very high arches in my feet. I do not know what to do, prior to this I had night cramps which were desperate I could pull the foot into position using the right foot. This may have caused the damage I don't know. These were happening up to six times a night. They have stopped now but the foot under the arch is painful. I have ordered arch pads, and a night support by Thermoskin. Not one of the long boots as I wouldn't sleep with the boot on. I suffer from arthritis and have a knee replacement to the right knee and now this my work is getting tenders regarding a new workstation. Blue Badge holder/worker any ideas and what are my rights

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  • ladyjack51
    ladyjack51 lornaT

    Posted

    Hi lornaT,

    Babygirl, don't get me wrong but what in the world are you doing working on a job that has you standing on your feet after all the the knee surgery and now PF that you have??? My answer is simply I could never have stood at all on a job with my PF but everyone doesn't have true PF...which is usually in your heels and feels like you are walking on rocks. But you can have PF pain and issues from the tendons around it. Also really high arches and nerve issues sometimes get called PF too. Is it your heels or in your arches? You need to go to a caring Podiatrist who should do an MRI to really diagnose PF or something else. Sadly, many Dr's will diagnose without really testing. Either way.. while you work on being able to walk, I suggest you try to get a sit down job maybe behind a desk if possible bc standing definitely aggravates it. I can tell you this and that but only you know how bad yours is and you will have to decide how to proceed. I wish you the best....please keep us posted! Ladyjack51

  • ben57424
    ben57424 lornaT

    Posted

    I had this two days then hobbled to a foot doctor

    He taped the foot instant relief for me

    I see him next Monday again

    If I was you I'd find one now to see

    Why suffer

  • JHMT
    JHMT lornaT

    Posted

    I think you need to look beyond treating the primary symptoms and find the cause. Standing should not cause PF. I had severe PF for many years, saw my normal doctor, sports doctor physio, podiatrist and a podiatric specialists. All provided some form of relief but it was temporary.

    By chance I saw a Naturopath about some chronic back pain and she recommended Tissue Salts and Magnesium. Back pain went away and so did the PF. What I suspect was happening was that I had a Magnesium deficiency and that was causing my muscles (including calf) to tighten when relaxed. For the first time in 6 years I have no PF pain.

    • ladyjack51
      ladyjack51 JHMT

      Posted

      Hi JHMT,

      Juse wanted to say a couple of things...in fact, being on your feet, being overweight, and especially standing on flat hard surfaces can absolutely cause PF in the heels. It's also true that different parts of the PF muscle can flare up and cause issues...such as in your calf area. I am very interested to hear about the lack of magnesium...that's the first time I've heard of that and what a great piece of information for all of us PF sufferers! Hopefully some folks can use that. Best of health to you and pain free days!Ladyjack51

    • cindy69729
      cindy69729 JHMT

      Posted

      I'm off to get some magnesium & tissue salts - is that what I ask for or do the tiss salt have a brand name?
  • cindy69729
    cindy69729 lornaT

    Posted

    If you are not fit to work in that position you must get another job - it sounds like you already have other health problems. I have had two knew knees, am awaiting hip replacements & have arthritis... how did you manage to get a Blue Badge? My application was rejected.
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