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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?
Has anyone else in the group had their thyroid removed? I'm just wondering if there could be a connection.
Does anyone else get frequent foot cramps? I get them pretty often and in all areas of my feet. I just wonder if it's related to PF or something different.
Just talk to doc, I've decided to do PRP. Anyone done this I'm a chicken
I am happy that I found this group, prompting me to do more research and get a second opinion. I went to a podiatrist a couple months ago and walked out uncertain about the procedure…
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…
I just brought the Altra flow 2. They are very light and wide toe box. Really good in the heel. This is my first pair of this brand. Have pf for months and for the first time seeing a…
Does anyone else have deep corn problems on the ball of the foot/ under bunion. It predates the start of the bunion which started about 10 yrs ago, the deep corn when I was in my…
Hi I have had foot pain since February and although I go to the hospital next week I'm still unsure. The pain is different each day and the severity. I get lots of pain where the blue…
Has anyone had nerve conduction test? First of all I've had foot pain for years dealing with plantar fasciitis. I get flare ups from time to time from overuse but it's manageable. In…
Has anyone tried Dry needling for pf? Any feedback
Those that have ruptured their fascia or have a stress fracture what shoes have you found feels the best? It has been a year and half since I done this and I'm still in pain.
Hi all they are still saying I have PF at the doctors, I've had it for 6 months now. I'm seeing a podiatrist for the first time on December 5th. I'm just wondering if anyone has ever…
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…
Hi! New here. I have flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and I can't remember what my other diagnosis is.
My journey with PF started 6 weeks ago. My question is why does my heal swell by end of day? Any guidance of what I should buy to help with foot inserts shoes. I'm using castor oil…
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…
Has anyone tried dry needling for PF? Any feedback?
Has anyone had dry needling done in the plantar fascia? I'm debating having it done.
Need some help! I got PF about a year ago when I was 8 months pregnant. Was wearing Brooks Adrenaline at the time. Was in so much pain all summer so finally went to the podiatrist in…
Need another surgery. I'm looking at having revision surgery for bunion, big toe and hammertoe. Had initial surgery back in 2007 and outcome was not good after few years. My 2nd toe…
How do I know if I have neuropathy or plantar fasciitis in my feet? I've tried everything and it's been 4 years.
Does anyone have neuropathy itching associated with their plantar fasciitis? My itching is up the back of my leg.
Hi I've recently developed PF I believe after months of pain after getting up in a morning but it soon passed after movement. The last few months I've developed pain around my heel…
Ok, I'm new here in SC. I've been living off of cortisone shots in my feet every 4 yrs. I have had 2 foot surgeries in the past for heal spurs, and a damaged nerve back when I was 30…
Has anyone tried acupuncture or night splints for pf pain. I've just bought some arch support shoes from amazon so hope they also help.
Plantar Fasciitis sufferer here! It was recommended I get a night splint. I ordered one but it doesn't work as intended. Can anyone recommend a night brace that worked for them?
I was very bad for 2 years, using the night splint I immediately recovered! I'm doing now this exercises daily.
I've already try this Night Splint Foot but nothing is happen. My Plantar Fasciitis is still more pain. What can I do?