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[Kay SD]

When I had a similar problem, I started out with Naot clogs. Eventually I transitioned to Born (but not BOC) clogs and loafers and sandals. No Birkis, no athletic shoes, nothing "bendy" would work for me. Stiffish bottoms and good metatarsal support helped most. But that's just how it worked n my case. I'm told that Alegria makes terrific shoes for sore feet, and plan to try a pair soon.

[sidsmom]

Keep your foot flexed throughout the night while sleeping. That can with be with an appliance that straps around your foot...much like a walking cast...Foot Smart sells them. That 8 hrs of flexing heals & prevents the morning 'ouch' when getting out of bed.

[hckynut]

Best I can do for you is what I did when suffering from this on both feet at the same time.

I too have and had custom orthotics, but my training program still caused planar fasciitis multiple times until I found out exactly what part of it was responsible for this injury.

Put in heel lifts in each shoe making sure both were the exact same height. I used surgical felt for this, which I bought at a medical supply store. Then it was ice/ice/ice and more ice. Used to take ice with me in my Igloo Cooler to work and ice my feet during my breaks and lunch time. My jog consisted of being on my feet all day and lots of walking.

Never quit running because of this, but I will admit this usually will get better if one does little that causing the bottom of the foot to flex and pull on the Plantar Fascia. Ice skating I didn't even notice anything because when skating the foot stays flat in the boot, so it did not effect my ability to still Ref our hockey games.

For exercises? I did most of the toe grabbing exercises with a towel/marbles and anything else that would fit between my toes that I could pick up off the floor. Even some Sports Certified Podiatrists will tell you that some times with PF, it seems to be when "it" gives up on you, regardless of what a person does.

While painful, it isn't as incapacitating as many seem to want others to think. Granted, some can be worse that others, but that is mostly those that completely tear the Plantar Fascia, not just have a case of it's "itis".

Best to you with this very annoying and aggravating problem.

[123SuzyQ123]

On 10/22/2014 RedConvertibleGirl said:

Here's an article telling about the shot.

Thank you, RedConvertible!!

[minwife]

I had PF so bad, I had to quit my job. Was on my feet all day & the last day, I drove home in tears because the pain was so bad. What helped me get better was getting a weekly foot massage. This might be an option for you.

[Big Sister]

One thing that has helped me is to have a shoe with a good arch support, especially if you have a high arch.

[AngelPuppy1]

I know how you feel! I have bad ankle problems (achilles tendonitis) which necessitated me getting orthotics, which I hate because I cannot wear any of my shoes!!!! The only shoes which seem to accommodate my orthotics and feel half decent are Easy Spirit slip-on clogs. They come in quite a few colors and designs. But basically, they are simple slip ons and have removable insoles (if you need to). I have found these to be a God send. I am not especially crazy about the look of them, but at least they are comfortable and work with the orthotics. Good luck!

[violann]

On 10/22/2014 Kay SD said: When I had a similar problem, I started out with Naot clogs. Eventually I transitioned to Born (but not BOC) clogs and loafers and sandals. No Birkis, no athletic shoes, nothing "bendy" would work for me. Stiffish bottoms and good metatarsal support helped most. But that's just how it worked n my case. I'm told that Alegria makes terrific shoes for sore feet, and plan to try a pair soon.

Absolutely agree! I can only wear FIRM SOLED birks- the Birks with the cushy sole are worse than useless. Unfortunately, all feet are different.