Went back to work after 3 weeks off and got asked from the boss what was wrong with my foot and I got “oh I’ve…

Went back to work after 3 weeks off and got asked from the boss what was wrong with my foot and I got “oh I’ve had that and I worked through it” GOOD FOR YOU

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Community comment#1

Crocs are your best friend and no bare foot walking! Taken me 7 months to find my cure ! I’m running again every day after pain every morning . Now it’s almost gone 👌

Community comment#2

Had a similar situation, boss told me he had it and just needed better shoes. Sir, we are not the same! Sorry this was your experience too!

Community comment#3

They don't work as hard as we do! F them!

Community comment#4

I had a really bad case years ago and it felt like I’d broken a bone in my foot. I never want it that bad again. Touch wood I don’t get it as bad as I wear crocs or Skechers most of the time with memory foam

Community comment#5

I wish mine was that easy!! 8 yrs!!!

Community comment#6

When they say theyve had it and worked thru it……………… i say no you havent, i havent seen you crying and hobbling in pain not being able to walk without limping badly, skint cos youve spent all your money on miracle cures, so im wearing these crocs, or coming to work on crutches!

Community comment#7

Yep usually said by those that have the luxury of sitting behind a desk all day 😩

Community comment#8

Ask how long he was off after he gave child birth

Community comment#9

I had a day off with it once. What does she want a medal 🥇

Community comment#10

Right good for you boss!!🙄. Smh!! A friend of mine quit her job due to plantar fasciitis.... I can't work standing at all anymore

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

I can’t wear crocs I work in retail. Has to be trainers or shoes

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

so what did you do to make it leave?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

ResilientPeacock1514 i agree with crocs. Could you not explain to work that it's been suggested you wear them. I have a pair I leave at work.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#14

ResilientPeacock1514 I’m a Nurse . I can’t wear them Officially eother but I’ve bought navy ti match my uniform and I’m not Off sick . I explained to my employers they were more than happy with that

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#15

ResilientPeacock1514 check out Dr Angela's website

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#16

I’m not back at work because it’s fixed. I need to go back. A good pair of shoes is key

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#17

I understand your pain, 20 years in.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#18

Yea shoes make all the difference. But I totally understand. Can’t afford to take the time off they say you need to heal.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#19

have you ever done cupping?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#20

No, but am following "Dr Angela walk" it involves strengthening and gradually being able to use your feet how they should be before orthotics, overly supportive shoes etc.. Is not an instant fix, but I feel it's slowly working. Building strength in the feet and lower body definitely helps. Has gone in my left foot and slowly going in right.. This is the most debilitating, horrible thing ever!!!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#21

sketchers work wonders!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#22

oh no she was a manager that worked 46hr weeks on her feet. I work 20hrs and have kids, I’m not putting myself through that pain for 20hrs a week

Community comment#23

People just don't understand how bad it can get. There are different degrees, mine wasn't too bad 2 years ago, causing only mild discomfort. Then May last year it ramped up and some days I could walk no further than a few steps. I was off work for months. It's ruined my life 😩

Community comment#24

That’s when you lie, say a fractured ankle bone lol make it sound horrible

Community comment#25

You can't compare with another they're all different. I had it once in my left foot, it was painful in the morning and when first walking but wasn't constant pain and cleared up with nothing other than insoles in a few months. My right foot is completely different. Way more painful, more than 6 months in, physio, shockwave and lots of work and only now starting to feel a little better. There were days when I wanted to cry with the pain.

Community comment#26

Did anybody’s feet in the middle feel like they were numbed

Community comment#27

We all worked through it until we couldn't anymore. Given enough time any of us could require surgery. It's not a badge of honor that someone hasen't had to have surgery, it's luck.

Community comment#28

Same here

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#29

I was in excruciating pain for months with the left and did everything and after 12 mos it went away. Now 6 mos in the right foot with some weeks of normalcy pain and not as severe as the left Dr said eventually it really does just do away if you can itgate the things that aggravate it most for you. Mine was double triple the amount of walking I was doing after retiring. Was doing 5-7 miles per day vs 2-4 three times per week when working

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#30

mine came on much the same way. Used to walk dogs a couple of times a week, retired end of June last year and started walking 3 plus miles a day every day plus doing a lot of dog agility (running) over the summer. It's why as well as curing the PF I'm working on strengthening exercises and have started pilates.