Posted by frances frances --Previous Message--
on 5/12/2003, 8:18 am, in reply to "Re: plantar faciitis"
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Patty,
How did your appt. go? I have been suffering with PF for about a year. Have had shots, inserts, orthotics, to no avail. I am scheduled for surgery in June, but if it's not going to help, I am not going through with it! Please let me know about this new procedure and if insurance will cover it. If it won't, I guess I'll just have to suffer.
: 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.
: --Previous Message--
: 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
: :
:
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