Posted by patty --Previous Message--
on 4/29/2003, 3:57 pm, in reply to "Re: plantar faciitis"
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: Hi Elaine,
: I have the same problem as you,
: though much less severe. It
: started about 8 months ago. I
: tried wearing a custom orthotic (I
: have flat feet), but to no avail.
: My podiatrist gave me
: anti-inflammatory pills, which
: relieved half the pain for about a
: month, then their effect started
: to fade.
: I have heard that shockwave /
: ultrasound treatment and
: physiotherapy may help. When all
: fail, a cortisone needle shot
: right into the heel may be the
: last measure.
: I am also open to all suggestions on
: how to cure plantar faciatis
: without undergoing surgery or
: getting a needle shot.
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: I would like hear from people who
: have
: chronic plantar faciitis. I have
: had this condition for a year. I
: have tried everything. I unable
: to work. I am now going to see a
: neurologist. Should I go to an
: orthopaeic doctor. This condition
: is makeing walking almost
: unbearable. Any information would
: be greatly appreciated.
: Thanks
: : glad to here from someone with the
: same problem as myself. I am now
: seeking to have the shock wave
: treatment and have just been
: evaluated for it. I have an
: appeal into my insurance company
: to pay for this treatment. They
: are reluctant to do so. It is the
: only thing I beleive with help me.
: I have exhausted all other
: avenues. I have had the shots
: and even a nerve block to relieve
: the pain. All are only a
: temporary solution. I have tried
: eveything. From nights splints to
: a cask, Pt, steroid treatment. All
: the doctors that have evaluated me
: situation, agree this is the way
: for me to go. I will keep you
: posted. Thanks again. If you
: hear of any other treatment that
: has helped, please let me know.
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am thinking of the shock wave treatment last resort had casts shots surgery at my wits end the pain is awful. has anyone had this treatment hmo will not cover it and dr says medicare will not either, think i will have to pay, finally found one place in ohio that has this treatment
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