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Plantar Fasciitis

Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:13:59 GMT

I have been dealing with this on/off for almost 2 years. It got worse because I was still trying to walk 4 miles at least 5 days per week. I started limping while walking it was so bad plus must also have tendinitis. I had to stop walking so I can let it heal. Now that it feels better I'm having trouble not limping since I limped around for so long.

I know a lot of other people have suffered with PF so just wanted to let you all know what I did that finally seemed to help. I have been using Life-Flo magnesium spray every night since I had been having a lot of muscle spasms. Since using it I no longer have them except one place where I had Shingles.

I read the magnesium would help dissolve calcium buildup so I started using the magnesium spray on my foot every night to see if that would help.

I have also been using ice packs daily around my ankle & bottom of my heel/foot. It seemed to help but I wanted more relief.

It says to ice the area so that's what I did. Finally I wondered if heat will help more.

I started using my DPL Flex Pad which is red/infrared deep penetrating light. After I used it on my foot I placed it around my ankle & used ice pack on foot.

While not using those I used a wood roller which feels good. I bought it from Amazon for around $10.

I paid around $125 for the DPL pad back when I had Shingles. I know it's expensive but I feel like along with it ice, heat, wood roller that I have finally found relief so I can walk. If my DPL quit working today I would not hesitate to buy another one.

I guess I will have to keep doing this daily if I want to keep walking.

The only problem I have with the roller is that the black rubber bands on the ends come off every once in a while & don't know if I can get replacment bands as much as I use it.

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romanO — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:20:45 GMT

You should get orhotics for your walking shoes. You can get custom ones from a podiatrist but are very expensive, or Scholl's sell orthotics that work pretty well anf cost only around $50.00. Walmart or Walgreen's has the machine to tell you which ones you need. These 2 options offer a long term solution and you should be able to start walking again shortly.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:26:53 GMT

@romanO wrote:
You should get orhotics for your walking shoes. You can get custom ones from a podiatrist but are very expensive, or Scholl's sell orthotics that work pretty well anf cost only around $50.00. Walmart or Walgreen's has the machine to tell you which ones you need. These 2 options offer a long term solution and you should be able to start walking again shortly.

@romanO

After all I have read online about podiatrist's & all the money people spent with no results I won't be going there. I'm not taking those steroid shots either. No way. I may try a pair of those from one of those machines. I have already spent too much money on tennis shoes trying to find the right ones. Birkenstock needs to make some. My hips hurt know from limping around.

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2blonde — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:29:41 GMT

@Nightowlz I rememer you speaking about this problem before, so I'm glad to hear you are finally getting some relief from your pain. I'm sure you've discovered that limping, or favoring one foot, can bring on other problems as well.

That's interesting about the magnesium spray. I've never heard of a spray, but I do take 500mg of magnesium in the morning, and add another dose in the evening if I think I need more (about every other day). I don't have problems with muscle spasms or heart palpations as long as I do that. It also helps keep me regular!

I hope you've found out what was causing the PF in the first place. I remember you said you had tried different shoes. We have an orthopedic shoe store near here that can fit people with the right shoes. Do you have anywhere near you like that?

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DrKelli — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:29:51 GMT

My podiatrist recommends and uses Powerwalk or Powerstep (i can't remember which it is) insoles. They are about 30 bucks--they are the blue ones. I have terrible PF, along with some additional issues caused by no arches and they work very well. I'm active and can't stand to sit still, so they are really a life saver.

Also, you can get a roller ball--it's about the size of a tennis ball and has "spikes'" on it and that works almost better than the roller bar you show.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:30:01 GMT

@romanO

Will my tennis shoes still fit with those orthotics?

I tried a heel cup but across the top of the shoe where laces are was tight.

Do they have a lot of cushioning.

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lulu1 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:34:47 GMT

@Nightowlz

Have you had an MRI?

A few years ago I had all the classic symptoms of PF. I was in PT for 9 weeks where I had laser treatments. I never improved and the pain became excruciating. Finally I had an MRI and discovered I had a torn tendon. New diagnosis so back to PT and I wore a walking boot on and off for months. Still no improvement. (and horrendous pain)

Finally I had a stem cell infusion in my foot. Almost immediately there was no pain. I had custom orthotics made. Wore them for awhile but hated them.

I have not had any symptoms since.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:43:15 GMT

@2blonde wrote:
@Nightowlz I rememer you speaking about this problem before, so I'm glad to hear you are finally getting some relief from your pain. I'm sure you've discovered that limping, or favoring one foot, can bring on other problems as well.

That's interesting about the magnesium spray. I've never heard of a spray, but I do take 500mg of magnesium in the morning, and add another dose in the evening if I think I need more (about every other day). I don't have problems with muscle spasms or heart palpations as long as I do that. It also helps keep me regular!

I hope you've found out what was causing the PF in the first place. I remember you said you had tried different shoes. We have an orthopedic shoe store near here that can fit people with the right shoes. Do you have anywhere near you like that?

@2blonde

I did find out it causes other problems. I found that out wearing different shoes. Birkenstock are pretty much the only ones I have found I can wear & not have knee, hip or back issues. It's amazing what the right shoe will do for you.

I have seen the magnesium spray mentioned here so thought I would try it with all the spasms I was having.

It kicked my blood pressure in the rear plus my heart palpitations stopped. I thought that was from my thyroid medication. My doctor wanted to put me in HBP meds but I refused until I could do some research. Now it's normal.

I don't know what caused th PF. I figure it's from walking 4 miles at least 5 days per week on concrete. I have had it once in my right foot plus twice now in my left foot. It all started after we had tile floor installed. I used to go barefoot all the time.

I just Googled Orthopedic shoe store in my area but it did not come up with anything.

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50Mickey — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:48:21 GMT

@Nightowlz A heel cup won't help. You need orthotics.. They will provide arch support. I have suffered with this in my right foot off and on for years. This past bout took one year to clear up. I had to give up walking for exercise. It won't heal if you keep waking for miles at a time. Also icing and using the wood roller bar helps. Cortisone shots did not help. Never never never go barefoot. I found the best shoes for me are Clark's Cloud Steppers. Good luck. I know how painful this is and if you have had it for as long as you have it can be debilitating. Sounds like you have found some releif and are on the way to healing. The podiatrist told me that this is actually an injury to the plantar fascia and it will heal in time.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:52:31 GMT

@DrKelli wrote:
My podiatrist recommends and uses Powerwalk or Powerstep (i can't remember which it is) insoles. They are about 30 bucks--they are the blue ones. I have terrible PF, along with some additional issues caused by no arches and they work very well. I'm active and can't stand to sit still, so they are really a life saver.

Also, you can get a roller ball--it's about the size of a tennis ball and has "spikes'" on it and that works almost better than the roller bar you show.

@DrKelli

I will check those out. What do I have to lose. It's like when I had Shingles. I was willing to try anything for the pain.

I know it's driving me crazy sitting here. Sitting & limping has made my hips & back hurt.

I did buy some tennis balls but the back/sides of my ankle also hurt so when I used the tennis ball it felt like it was too high off the ground. The roller lower to the ground was more comfortable for me. It also feels better. The roller came with one of those spike balls. When I use it & hit that spot I about hit the roof.

I also have a set of 2 GooseBumps Q sold years ago but they are a little to hard for me on my feet.

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2blonde — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:53:22 GMT

@Nightowlz I know we've talked before about the Birkenstocks. I have been wearing them almost exclusively for probably 15 years. I actually found a knock-off brand that works better for me and costs much less. They are called Calceo, and I've only bought them through Zulily for about $30, so I don't know where else they are available. The footbed is exactly the same except they are a bit softer and more flexible right out of the box. I also have a baby bunion on my left foot that hurts when I wear the harder Birks, but does well in my Calceos! I have one pair that I wear in the house as slippers.....no way can I go barefoot, even at home, without getting heel pain!

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romanO — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:53:33 GMT

The right shoes will only help long term if you have orthoics. My husbannd has both types of orthotics; likes them both. I have custom orthotics. Been wearing orthotics for 27 years. you should buy a new pair of walking shoes after you get orthotics. This is so you can purchse a pair that fits right and feels good. The pain from the plantar fasciitus willl go away then. Mine disappeared after 8 days.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:55:51 GMT

@lulu1 wrote:
@Nightowlz
Have you had an MRI?

A few years ago I had all the classic symptoms of PF. I was in PT for 9 weeks where I had laser treatments. I never improved and the pain became excruciating. Finally I had an MRI and discovered I had a torn tendon. New diagnosis so back to PT and I wore a walking boot on and off for months. Still no improvement. (and horrendous pain)

Finally I had a stem cell infusion in my foot. Almost immediately there was no pain. I had custom orthotics made. Wore them for awhile but hated them.

I have not had any symptoms since.

@lulu1

Never had an MRI. I told my doctor about it in May but she did not have much to say about it. She said I could see a podiatrist.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:00:11 GMT

@50Mickey wrote:
@Nightowlz A heel cup won't help. You need orthotics.. They will provide arch support. I have suffered with this in my right foot off and on for years. This past bout took one year to clear up. I had to give up walking for exercise. It won't heal if you keep waking for miles at a time. Also icing and using the wood roller bar helps. Cortisone shots did not help. Never never never go barefoot. I found the best shoes for me are Clark's Cloud Steppers. Good luck. I know how painful this is and if you have had it for as long as you have it can be debilitating. Sounds like you have found some releif and are on the way to healing. The podiatrist told me that this is actually an injury to the plantar fascia and it will heal in time.

@50Mickey

That's my problem. I don't want to give up walking. I know it will persist if I keep walking. I would still like to walk at least 20 miles per week. I feel so much better when I do it.

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1Snickers — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:01:55 GMT

@Nightowlz I’ve had plantar fasciitis alsio and tried many orthotics but the ones I wear are Orthaheel sold on QVC. I have them in my Aesics shoes Dr recommend due to gel.

I use regular but have used the sport also.

The soft bed Birkenstock’s help.

Orthaheel slippers are great! Good luck,

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:04:06 GMT

@2blonde wrote:
@Nightowlz I know we've talked before about the Birkenstocks. I have been wearing them almost exclusively for probably 15 years. I actually found a knock-off brand that works better for me and costs much less. They are called Calceo, and I've only bought them through Zulily for about $30, so I don't know where else they are available. The footbed is exactly the same except they are a bit softer and more flexible right out of the box. I also have a baby bunion on my left foot that hurts when I wear the harder Birks, but does well in my Calceos! I have one pair that I wear in the house as slippers.....no way can I go barefoot, even at home, without getting heel pain!

@2blonde

Thanks. I will have to buy a pair to check them out. I was planning on trying a pair of the Birks with the soft footbed.

I never go barefoot anymore. I miss it. When we lived in Hawaii when I was a kid I went to school barefoot.

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patbz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:06:04 GMT

@DrKelli : Powerwalk inner soles are what my podiatrist also recommended. That and periodic reflexology (foot massage) are what solved my problem.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:07:37 GMT

@romanO wrote:
The right shoes will only help long term if you have orthoics. My husbannd has both types of orthotics; likes them both. I have custom orthotics. Been wearing orthotics for 27 years. you should buy a new pair of walking shoes after you get orthotics. This is so you can purchse a pair that fits right and feels good. The pain from the plantar fasciitus willl go away then. Mine disappeared after 8 days.

@romanO

Thank you. Guess I need to do some research on orthotics. I'm sure not going to be miserable the rest of my life. I will have to make some calls to see if they have anyone in town that does this or if I have to make a trip.

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1Snickers — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:07:56 GMT

Maybe if you have access to a pool(YMCA) etc you could do water walking, it would be easier on your feet!

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2blonde — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:10:47 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
@2blonde wrote:
@Nightowlz I know we've talked before about the Birkenstocks. I have been wearing them almost exclusively for probably 15 years. I actually found a knock-off brand that works better for me and costs much less. They are called Calceo, and I've only bought them through Zulily for about $30, so I don't know where else they are available. The footbed is exactly the same except they are a bit softer and more flexible right out of the box. I also have a baby bunion on my left foot that hurts when I wear the harder Birks, but does well in my Calceos! I have one pair that I wear in the house as slippers.....no way can I go barefoot, even at home, without getting heel pain!
@2blonde

Thanks. I will have to buy a pair to check them out. I was planning on trying a pair of the Birks with the soft footbed.
I never go barefoot anymore. I miss it. When we lived in Hawaii when I was a kid I went to school barefoot.

@Nightowlz That's funny that you could go to school barefoot in Hawaii. This gets me to thinking, though. I ran around either barefoot or in those awful flat foam thongs that we all wore as kids. I wonder if this was the start of our flat foot issues!