I think I have Plantar Fasciitis - Foot Problems Message Board

pinkbumble · 01-25-2006, 04:13 PM

Hi Everyone: I think I have Plantar Fasciitis. Ive read everything I can and Ive narrowed it down to this. I have tried heel pads, now up to 1" thick after layering many. At the end of the day I am almost crawling out of work. I applied ice packs, heat and also some stuff called Blue- Emu. I stretch all the time. I wished someone knew a secret to helping me... does anyone? Please help if you can. I would appreciate any feedback

Thank you ---Gayle

maggietaz · 01-25-2006, 08:55 PM

Pink Bumble,
I feel your pain. I developed plantar fascitttis after having ankle surgery. It takes time and patience to get over. But one of the statements I have seen repeated over and over again is seek treatment early, otherwise it takes awhile to get over. I have had some luck with orthodics that were custom made for my shoes, as well as icing and stretching.
Nancy

pinkbumble · 01-27-2006, 02:15 PM

Thank you for the encouragement!! I will look forward to recovering from this. I am a busy body type and this sure keeps me still more. (Hope I dont get to much more weight on me from sitting more lol...

Take Care

wendy68 · 02-02-2006, 10:46 AM

i had the surgery for this its been 1 year and i wished i would have done it alot sooner.the band under my feet were sooo tight that everyday was pain for me. i had both feet done at the same time cuz i didnt figure after one i would of went back lol but it truley was the best thing i ever did. mine had gotten so bad that i was overcompesating in walking to relive the pain that i was hurting my back in the process. so not only did my feet hurt my back was also.i now again can wear high heels!!!

. which i hadent been able to do for years...good luck.