Community experiences
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I have had heel spurs with plantar fasciitis under both feet for 20 months now. I have tried a night splint, 8 shockwave treatments, 5 osteopath visits, orthopedic insoles, stretching…
So here is my story, I have had PF for about 20 months in both feet. Tried every gimmick offered and nothing worked. Had cortisone shots last November and helped a little. I got a…
9 days post op from bilateral chevron bunionectomy. Still have pins in for a few more weeks. No pain except when walking bc of pins and swelling. Hang in there if you're just getting…
Hiya, I went to Skechers yesterday and saw that they have arch fit sandals. Has anyone tried these? We are off to Disney Florida again next year and I can't be in the same amount of…
Tomorrow makes 3 months post op. Next appt is in 8 days. I'm STILL in a walking boot with an ace bandage. What we think is CRPS sucks. Pic is of my foot once I get out of the shower…
So I've been in pt for a while. I have two appointments for next week that were made on a let's see how I feel after my surgery today. I'm weight bearing and can walk but am in an ace…
Has anyone else tried barefoot shoes to get happier feet? I'm about 2 months in and I have never been happier. No pain except when I try to put traditional wide wide shoes back on my…
Had cat scan this week. 5 Months post op. Larger bone to big toe still not fused! Appt Monday to discuss with doctor.
Im just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment. My physio even said to me in our session yesterday, what happened to me was not normal and shouldn't of happened, that…
I wanted to share this for anyone in here who feels like there's no way out of plantar fasciitis right now. It can get better. But it takes time, consistency, and patience. I've been…
Today I'm 8 weeks PO... I was hoping to be driving by now, but my foot is still too swollen, I don't exactly know how to walk...I keep walking on the outside of my foot like I was…
New here! I've dealt with plantar's off and on for a couple of years but this weeks flare up has been so bad I finally told me doctor about it. His only suggestions were no barefoot…
I'm scheduled for surgery this Saturday. I've been reading through posts to get an idea of how I'm going to feel/manage. I like to think I push pain to one side and just get on with…
I'm 6.5 weeks post op and allowed to bear weight. My foot hurts so much when I walk- top and bottom. Is this "normal"??
Does anyone else get sharp, horrible pain in the heel as circled in the photo? It's driving me bonkers. I only get pain in the arch of my foot when I've been on my feet too long, but…
I don't know if this may help anyone else but recently I have been soaking my feet in very hot water, with Epsom salts, apple cider vinegar and tea tree oil. My pain is receding and I…
Does the treadmill make anyone else's pf flare up and burn? I want to exercise but I suffer for days if I push myself. What other exercises is good that won't make pf flare up?
Just talk to doc, I've decided to do PRP. Anyone done this I'm a chicken
I just wanted to say that I completely understand that everybody's feet are different.... not everything works for everybody. But I think I have found what works for me. $39 Hobibear…
Anyone else get a post-op splint that ended up being too tight? Surgery was Tuesday and I'm going into clinic tomorrow to get it changed out. Praying for no skin breakdown and a bit…
Recommended new custom orthotics which fit and physio for peroneal tendonitis due to flat feet. Had physio few years back on other foot which found tough - anyone any tips?
Ordered new custom orthotics for my horrifically flat feet. I've been waiting 7 weeks. They took moulds of my feet and then they were sent from uk to Australia where they are made…
Hi! Im an ultra endurance runner with a 200+ miles trail race coming up in June. I got injured, not sure how, in December. Kept milking my runs. Then, I went no running and only…
My podiatrist did regenerative injection therapy today. Very painful and expensive. She said I was spending too much money on PT, massages and visits to her. She said she had it done…
Not so much PF related but has anyone ever had a stress fracture before? I believe I have one and had had it for over a year now. Its on my ankle bone and it rubs up on the inside of…
Physical therapist recommended Voltaren gel. It says it's for arthritis pain. And it's expensive. Is that a good one or do you have other recommendations for a similar pain relief…
I'm absolutely to my breaking point with 3 spurs and PF in my left foot. I literally can't even walk anymore and the pain is excruciating. I've been dealing with this for 6+ months…
I'm an ultra endurance runner with a 200+ miles trail race coming up in June. I got injured, not sure how, in December. Kept milking my runs. Then, I went no running and only…
First have either a fellowship trained Osteopractic physical therapist, or chiropractor who does dry needling look at the position of the foot and ankle in standing: Are you standing…
Dry needling or Shockwave? I have been dealing with this for a full year now and tried all the shoes, trinkets, etc and now have had a few sessions with PT after a visit to the…