Plantar Fasciitis
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How to Get Rid of a Heel Spur
Asked by M.T. from Austin
on April 3, 2013
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I have now had a heel spur for quite some time and it HURTS. Especially when I have been sitting or lying down for a while then go to get up. It will hurt all the way ...
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- I also have heel spurs. The only way to get rid of them unfortunately is surgery. You can find go find a foot doctor and have them look at it and you can do cortisone...
- See a podiatrist. He/she can better tell you that us mamas. Also, try not to opt for the cortisone, it is a quick fix that eventually will lead to bone loss.
- Do the surgery. It isn't as bad as the pain you're experiencing daily. It will be gone for good. My friend had hers done one right after the other, took off work th...
Plantar Fasciitis Treatments - What Works?
Asked by T.F. from New York
on July 26, 2010
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I have custom made orthodics that seemed to be working for a while (after I got them adjusted to make the arch higher), but now my foot is killing me again and I'm lim...
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- Stretch and see a chiropractor. J.
- I got them when I was training for a marathon and the only thing which helped me was stretching....a lot. Find a stair, put your toes of one foot on the edge of the st...
- Did you get the cortizone shots? My podiatrist suggested this. Only 1-2 treatments and it really helped. Not as painful as I thought. It is not a cure, but it will...
Looking for a Doctor for Possible Heel Spur Treatment
Asked by A.B. from Houston
on April 9, 2009
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I'm looking for a doctor to treat a possible heel spur (foot pain), a podiatrist or orthopedist. I have had heel pain for a while and it's becoming too painful. I live...
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- I found a great podiatrist in Katy - at the St. Catherine professional bldg - his name is Scott Burdge. Good luck.
- I know of Richmond Bone and Joint Clinic. I have used them for years for my family for anythimg from ankle tendon problems to sprains and broken bones. There are a fe...
- Yes, I know a very good doctor in Katy: Ron Bruscia ###-###-#### 1830 S. Mason Road #B-5 I used him three or four years ago. He is an excellent foot doctor and...
Heel Pain??
Asked by A.S. from Lancaster
on February 12, 2009
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I have been having pain on the bottom of my foot at the heel since this summer, I thought it was because I wore flip flops, but I still have it. It comes and goes and...
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- sound liek you have a bone spur. i have orthodicks and they work wonders. T.
- Oh do I feel your PAIN! It sounds like you have a HEEL SPUR. I have suffered with them in the past. At first, I wanted to check to see your age, cos it usually hits...
- This sort of sounds like something my mom had in both of her feet, and I think they call it "Spurs." (spelling)
Plantar Fascitis
Asked by L.J. from Seattle
on September 6, 2009
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Hi
I have had plantar fascitis 10 years ago and now i think its back, my arch does not hurt anymore but did for 2 weeks, have orthadontics in my shoes that work o.k. ...
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- I had it for over a year. I t was so bad that I could hardly walk after getting out of bed in the morning. I go to a chiropractor on a regular basis (once every 6-8 we...
- I have the same problem. My foot doctor gave me a brace to wear at night. It helps keep that muscle stretched and so it wont hurt in the morning. The brace helps a ...
- I have had very good luck with energy workers for this type of 'injury' Qi Gong in particular. If you are in the Eugene area, I recommend Christopher Hayes ###-###-#...
Best Shoes for Heel Pain
Asked by B.P. from Abilene
on February 9, 2010
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Hey Moms!
I have a lot of pain in my heel (pretty sure it's from a heel spur) and I need some new athletic shoes. I'm looking for a pair that, at the very least, w...
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- I have a LOT of heel pain and i can share what I do. If the pain id under the foot, close to the arch then it may be heel spurs or fallen arch, a foot doctor can tell ...
- When I was 1st diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, my doctor told me to get New Balance sneakers. They did help. I personally love the 608 cross trainers. Ultimatel...
- I have been dealing with plantar fasciitis for several months now. The x-ray showed a pretty significant heel spur. I had the cortisone shots done and had orthotics ma...
Plantar Fascitis Help!
Asked by K.D. from Chicago
on May 24, 2011
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I really need help with anyone who's ever had plantar fascitis. I've been battling this for almost a year now and some times feel crippled with the pain. I've tried ...
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- I wore shoes with high insteps. It took a while but I just kept wearing these shoes and whenever I felt pain I would put them on.
- Very painfull I had it for a couple of years. It didn't go away until I got sick last year and stayed of my feet a lot. Stretching did help it but it never really went...
- This is what I did... lost weight saw a doctor---waste of $$ had lifts made--waste of $550.00 opened my mouth to my awesome physical therapist went thru...
Heel Spurs???
Asked by H.B. from Des Moines
on May 2, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for heel spurs?
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- To tell you the truth your heel spurs most of the time aren't whats causing your pain. Its a igament that runs from the ball of your foot and wraps aroung the heel li...
- I have had them. What I found to help was losing weight. I was having pain daily, all the time. I have lost over 30 lbs and almost never have pain anymore. The o...
- Find yourself a good podiatrist. I used to work for 4 of them. They can custom make orthotics for you and it should help. I used to have terrible trouble with my fe...
Heel Pain
Asked by M.S. from Bloomington
on October 14, 2009
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hi moms... every time i step on my heel it feels like i'm stepping on a little pebble or something. there is a blister-like callous there... i'm wondering what i shoul...
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- ask your doctor - you can probably take Tylenol... my doctor always said - anytime I asked during my pregnancy and breastfeeding - that Tylenol won't bother the baby. ...
- Does the bump have little bubble looking dots on it? If it does you have a planters wart and you can purchase the Dr. Scholl's Freeze away to remove it. If there is ...
- sounds more like a heel spur. and sometime the best way to take care of it is to get a shot ,but after the shot it helps so much belive me. look under foot doctors in...
Heel Pain in 11 Year Old
Asked by M.A. from New York
on February 2, 2012
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I am wondering if maybe my son has Severs disease. He has been complaining of his heel hurting on the bottom for about 2 or 2.5 weeks now. He says it has gotten better...
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- Could simply be plantar fasciitis, as a few other folks have mentioned. I have had it and know many people who have had it. It usually is worse when you first get up...
- I used to have that problem sometimes. My M. called it a "stone bruise." It would last between 2 and 4 weeks and would go away by itself. I played a lot of sports and ...
- My daughter had this when she was 12. She plays lots of sports and didn't complain until it was really bad...and really bad for her was collapsing during a track meet....
