Posted by Rickie --Previous Message--
on 5/7/2003, 8:18 pm, in reply to "Re: plantar faciitis"
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I too, suffer fron Plantar Fascitis. It is so frustrating dealing with this on a daily basis for the last 9 months. I have also exhausted all avenues to achieve some relief. I have been to 2 orthopedic surgeons to no avail and have followed the regime from stretching, orthotics, corisone injection, and now physical therapy. It seems to be helping mildly. I may need another round of it to see results. I am also looking into the ultasound therapy and have a consultation appt. set up with a podiatrist to explore it, though it may not be the answer. I have talked to someone who had it and suffered 10 years and this was the only thing that helped her. I have insurance but they will not cover this treatment. It is 1800 dollars per foot here in St. Louis. I have read some of the studies done and it looks promising for chronic sufferers like us. I hope it is. Good luck in your searching.
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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.
:
: : 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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