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[traveler]

Don't assume Birkenstock work for everyone.  I can't wear them.

[dapooh1]

Suffered with it till I went to the podiatrist who gave me a series of steriod shots in the foot--pain was gone in a month.

[Silkeej]

I've had plantar fasciatis for over a year too and I have no idea what caused it. I am thinking some kind of injury.    Your best bet if you haven't already,   see a Specialist  and see how they would prescribe you take care of it.That's what I did. Shots are available but I choose to try taping as needles in the foot is  really not my thing and I don't know if that cures it. You can ask your Doctor about the shots.   It does get better but I don't know if it ever goes away.  At its worse I was taping everyday, used ice and rested it from walking as much as I could.  I wear a variety of shoes including Vionic, Alegria and Birkenstock because the foot bed is so comfortable for this problem and it  helps.   I wear orthotics in my other shoes. Never walk barefoot its really not good and your Doctor will reinforce that to you.   I would love to find a way to have it go away but I haven't and if I am not careful the pain starts all over again and I am back to taping and ice. Please share if you get any really good advise and let us know how you are doing.

[NAES1]

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@Lovethesea wrote:

A Shoe Ended My Plantar Fasciitis Pain!

I wore Enzo flats nearly daily to work for several years where I stood while teaching for a few hours each day, and one day, I experienced discomfort in my right heel. I tried heel cups and insoles for a few weeks without much relief. Suddenly, one day while at work, I experienced a shooting pain in my heel with each and every step. Immediately after work, I went directly to a shoe store that I was aware of that addressed orthotic shoes. When I explained my pain, the owner measured my foot (it was longer and narrower than the shoes I had been wearing) and fitted me with a pair of SAS walking shoes (Free Time).

She said that I had been wearing the wrong size, that my Enzo’s had absolutely no support for my feet, that I was experiencing plantar fasciitis, and that I needed to wear shoes that lace up that would support my feet. The moment that she had laced up the Free Time’s, and I stood up and took my first step in them, I had no pain!!!!! Absolutely no pain! I couldn’t believe it. I walked around the store for awhile and still had no pain. I had intended to go home immediately after visiting the shoe store, but instead, I bought and wore the Free Time’s and went shopping at the mall for approximately 4 hours! I subsequently bought 2 more pairs of Free Time in other colors as well as the SAS Trio sandal in 4 colors (recommended by the shoe store owner for its support), and after approximately 5 months of wearing only those shoes, I “graduated” to the SAS Softie loafer. This event occurred about 16 years ago and I have worn only these 3 styles of SAS shoes ever since. I cannot recommend them highly enough… they saved my feet and I have never had a moment's pain since! You can find SAS shoes at: sasshoes dot com and no, I don’t have stock in the company... LOL!

@Lovethesea, and neither do I::::stock in the company.

 Cute!

SAS shoes, in my opinion are the best, also.....a bit pricey, but who likes poorly made shoes?

I suppose until you have experienced this type of pain, then it rather useless in explaining.

   AND! There are SAS shoe stores that sell only this brand; trained certified professionals. 

" absolutely nothing to DO with _ over_ weight, as far as I know...unless 110 is over weight"

NAES

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[Loripta]

Spoiler

Don't sleep on your stomach and if you are a back sleeper don't use heavy blankets. Prolonged plantar flexion can also increase plantar fasciitis pain.

[Moonchilde]

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@susankay wrote:

Yes, I developed p.f. about 4 or 5 years ago.  Very painful.  I did get it under control within a short period of time.  First, I went to a podiatrist.  He diagnosed me with p.f. in my right foot only!!  He recommended that I go to a good shoe store and gave me a few suggestions.  I went to the Walking Company, and left with two pairs of shoes, one pair was on my feet.  I chose Abeo thong sandals and sandals that I could walk in (not the cutest, but they work).  He, also, gave me several streetching exercises, which helped immensely.

Also, found a website called Heel that Pain (great website).  Ordered some of their shoe inserts, and read a lot of good info on their website, including how people develop these problems.  Unfortunately, you should not go barefoot, which I used to do around the house all the time.  Found Vionic and Spenco slippers which are great as a regular slipper aggravated the condition.  I buy only certain shoes, and many times wear the inserts in them.

I used to hurt quite a bit, especially when I woke up.  Now, I have it under control with the above.  I didn't go the cortizone shot route, but that was a personal choice to try to see what else would work.  I recommend reading a lot to learn about the condition. 

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I second The Walking Company and their Abeo shoes made for different foot issues. Good quality, well made. Check out their website or google "Abeo."

I too only have PF in my right foot. It was caused by having Achilles tendinosis in my left foot and gait-compensating (but that's another story, and why I suggest caution with Alegria shoes).

[Moonchilde]

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@Loripta wrote:

Spoiler

Don't sleep on your stomach and if you are a back sleeper don't use heavy blankets. Prolonged plantar flexion can also increase plantar fasciitis pain.

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Which is why it hurts more to go downstairs than upstairs :-(

[hckynut]

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@Moonchilde wrote:

Don't sleep on your stomach and if you are a back sleeper don't use heavy blankets. Prolonged plantar flexion can also increase plantar fasciitis pain.

Which is why it hurts more to go downstairs than upstairs :-(

@ @Moonchilde

Walking up or down stairs should not be an issue. It is how you place your feet on each step, going up or going down. Most of the flexion of the Plantar Fascia depends on the position of your toes. Pull your toes towards your body, that is Plantar Fascia Flexion/Extension. Curl your toes and that is Plantar Fascia Contraction, which is part of many exercises prescribed by many Sports Medicine Physical Therapists and Exercise Physiologists.

hnj

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[Didiville]

Try freezing a water bottle and rolling your foot on it. Aleve and exercises. Birkenstocks have helped me.

[grams2]

My husband got rid of his by riding a bicycle. It strengthins the calf muscle I think and that hepls get rid of it. I had it years ago and I always wore shoes with about a 1 in. heel and that cured mine. It is very painful. Hope you get relief soon.