Re: Plantar Facitis

[Guest guest]

Hi Maureen

I experienced the same malady about a year after THR. Was referred

to a podiatrist who xrayed my foot, diagnosed PF exacerbated by high

arches, then prescribed: decent walking shoes, an OTC arch support

(both to be worn all day, no going barefooted) some exercises to be

done twice a day, cutting back (for the short term) on my walking for

exercise, taking an NSAID and icing the sole of the foot. I did all

but the NSAID & icing. Nothing too radical in my treatment just

common sense stuff. I mostly adhered to his Rx and in about 5 months

I no longer had pain in my foot when I walked. He also showed me a

technique to reduce the pain of that first step in the morning when I

got out of bed. I think the biggest factor was the walking shoes (I

went to a locally owned athletic shoe store and let them fit me)

which I indeed did and do wear most of the time, the arch supports

(Power Steps brand) and the exercises. I did cut back some on my

walking for exercise.

It would be interesting to find out what a podiatrist would prescribe

for you with a replaced ankle. Would that alter his treatment

regimen, esp in terms of exercises to do?

> Hi All

>

> I had total ankle replacement in January and was making a fabulous

recovery until I developed plantar facitis in first my affected foot,

and now both feet. It is a major setback, because the pain and

immobilitiy are similar to what I was experiencing w/my ankle pre-

op...

>

> has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?

>

> thanks!

> maureen in chicago

[Guest guest]

Good arch supports and stretching exercises for the heel cords, and the

arch of your foot; try to get in to see a Physical Therapist. If you

have the option, try to find one w/ an OTS behind his/her name. And

Orthopedic specialist P.T. they might know more about the foot and

plantar facitits than the general P.T. like me. A lot of people try to

put you in a night brace, but I don't think they work particularly

well.

Marilyn

MaureenK wrote:

Hi All

I had total ankle replacement in

January and was making a fabulous recovery until I developed plantar

facitis in first my affected foot, and now both feet. It is a major

setback, because the pain and immobilitiy are similar to what I was

experiencing w/my ankle pre-op...

has anyone else experienced this?

Any suggestions?

thanks!

maureen in chicago

[Guest guest]

I've had a heal spur since April and I thought that caused Plantar Facitis. My

rheumy wanted to do a shot of cortisone but I avoid cortisone at all costs

unless in dire need and I didn't think I was there yet. I do have a script for

the splint at night, I just haven't gotten it filled yet. My best friend (who

does not have RA) is seeing a accupuncturist for hers, I'll let you know if that

helps. If I am off my heel, I was in the hospital in June for a week and then

on vacation for 2 weeks, I had no pain at all but I don't think I can live like

that. I've read that they are fairly common with RA but I don't know why.

in PA

[ ] Plantar Facitis

Hi all. Does anyone have problems with this? I have RA, OA, DDD, FMS

and chostochondritis (sp?). My first rheumy told me i had a bad bone

spur in my heel and I decided to leave it alone till it bothered me.

When it started hurting I complained to the ortho about the foot pain

and he said he didn't see a bone spur ( the rheumy has left town), that

I had Plantar Facitis. His recommendation was splint at night, arch

supports and therapy. When my insurance wouldn't pay for any of it I

opted for the splint alone and paid for it. It does help but I still

have tremendous pain in the bottom of the heel of my foot. I bought

OTC arch supports and they help some, but I just can't afford to get

the custom made orthotics. I don't know whether to go to another

doctor or not. I hesitate to do that because he's a good ortho and we

all know how they get when we question their opinion. Do spurs go

away?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Obviously wat I'm writing this is just some general info, but the description

and management with orthotics suggested by your ortho doc, would sound spot on

for the common and very painful foot problem in RA. There is usually increased

pronation, turning inward of the foot with flattened arch. Not only does the

foot hurt but  a huge knock on effect. it puts strain on the knee, tending to

put strain on the ligaments and send knees closer together and with as slight

bend , so putting strain on the hips and spine (forward stoop) and tendency to

'waddle' as the thigh muscles can't do their work properly. The legs are being

'carried'... obviously not good and extremely tiring.

Think I have posted of a website about this before. Would try and find it but we

are flying out to our daughter and new grandson in Mallorca tomorrow, before

dawn and am not yet fully packed!! Perhaps will find some good info.

Best wishes , and good luck

Chris

UK (retired doc ,non rheum UK

From: eandsspivey <emilyspivey@...>

Subject: [ ] Plantar Facitis

Date: Thursday, 23 October, 2008, 12:49 PM

Hi all. Does anyone have problems with this? I have RA, OA, DDD, FMS

and chostochondritis (sp?). My first rheumy told me i had a bad bone

spur in my heel and I decided to leave it alone till it bothered me.

When it started hurting I complained to the ortho about the foot pain

and he said he didn't see a bone spur ( the rheumy has left town), that

I had Plantar Facitis. His recommendation was splint at night, arch

supports and therapy. When my insurance wouldn't pay for any of it I

opted for the splint alone and paid for it. It does help but I still

have tremendous pain in the bottom of the heel of my foot. I bought

OTC arch supports and they help some, but I just can't afford to get

the custom made orthotics. I don't know whether to go to another

doctor or not. I hesitate to do that because he's a good ortho and we

all know how they get when we question their opinion. Do spurs go

away?

[Guest guest]

Hi: I suffered with this 2 years ago, and it was very, very, painful.

My Rheumy sent me to a foot dr., who confirmed it was Planta Facitits.

I had shots put into my heel on 3 diff. visits. He also ordered me 2

diff. types of shoe inserts. One type is firmer, and the other one is

like Tempur material. He also had me buy a top brand Running Shoe, a

size larger than I normally wear, remove the insert, and put in the new

ones. What a difference this made to my feet. It took awhile for this

to go away, which it finally did. I always bought either Cross Trainers

or s by Reebok. He suggested New Balance, Reebok, plus two other

top brands.

I hope this information helps. I have RA very bad in both feet, and

these Tempur shoe inserts are wonderful during a flare. They caress

your feet. The inserts cost $35.00 each, and my money was well spent.

I did try to stay off my hurting feet during all this.

I pray you will be pain free soon.

Hugs,

Barbara

--- In , " eandsspivey " <emilyspivey@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi all. Does anyone have problems with this? I have RA, OA, DDD, FMS

> and chostochondritis (sp?). My first rheumy told me i had a bad bone

> spur in my heel and I decided to leave it alone till it bothered me.

> When it started hurting I complained to the ortho about the foot pain

> and he said he didn't see a bone spur ( the rheumy has left town),

that

> I had Plantar Facitis. His recommendation was splint at night, arch

> supports and therapy. When my insurance wouldn't pay for any of it I

> opted for the splint alone and paid for it. It does help but I still

> have tremendous pain in the bottom of the heel of my foot. I bought

> OTC arch supports and they help some, but I just can't afford to get

> the custom made orthotics. I don't know whether to go to another

> doctor or not. I hesitate to do that because he's a good ortho and we

> all know how they get when we question their opinion. Do spurs go

> away?

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/23/2008 6:50:06 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

emilyspivey@... writes:

Do spurs go away? >

Not really go away, but the pain from mine comes and goes. I need good arch

supports and I'm not sure my custom ones work that much better than the OTC

ones. Right now, my right heel is really bad.

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[Guest guest]

Prior to getting my orthotics, I did get plantar faciitis often.

Found in addition to other treatments mentioned, ice really helped

mine. I wear my orthotics in my New Balance shoes, and an OTC liner

in my Reebok ones. Also do the stretching exercises mentioned in one

of 's sites also.

Debbie L

>

>

> Hi: I suffered with this 2 years ago, and it was very, very,

painful.

> My Rheumy sent me to a foot dr., who confirmed it was Planta

Facitits.

> I had shots put into my heel on 3 diff. visits. He also ordered me

2

> diff. types of shoe inserts. One type is firmer, and the other one

is

> like Tempur material. He also had me buy a top brand Running Shoe,

a

> size larger than I normally wear, remove the insert, and put in the

new

> ones. What a difference this made to my feet. It took awhile for

this

> to go away, which it finally did. I always bought either Cross

Trainers

> or s by Reebok. He suggested New Balance, Reebok, plus two

other

> top brands.

>

[Guest guest]

When I had Plantar Facitis it didn't go away. I had to end up having

my right foot operated on. The spur showed up one day out of no where.

But since the operation I am very careful on the type of shoes that I

wear.

On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 4:02 PM, dgd301@... wrote:

In a message dated 10/23/2008 6:50:06 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

emilyspivey@ centurytel. net <mailto:emilyspivey@...> writes:

Do spurs go away? >

Not really go away, but the pain from mine comes and goes. I need good

arch

supports and I'm not sure my custom ones work that much better than the

OTC

ones. Right now, my right heel is really bad.

dd

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/24/2008 8:37:10 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

janeatregis@... writes:

OK, this is crazy but i tried it. I read where a soldier who had PF

had been told to wrap duct tape around the arch of his foot, that it

would alleviate the pain. Well, I had about 6 inches or so of duct

tape left on the roll. ( I know, a southern girl with no duct tape.

unbelievable, right?) I tried it on my right foot. The relief was

significant, and I am going to buy a new, BIG roll of duct tape after

work tonight. >>

I've never tried duct tape, but my podiatrist did teach me how to tape my

foot. It adds to the support you get. I used some special tape I can buy at the

medical store at the clinic and I once found it in a drug store.

Here is a link to the method I was given.

_http://walking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya & sdn=walking & cdn=he

alth & tm=15 & gps=74_1159_1068_586 & f=00 & tt=14 & bt=0 & bts=0 & zu=http%3A//www.nismat.o

rg/traincor/pl_fasciitis.html_

(http://walking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya & sdn=walking & cdn=heal\

th & tm=15 & gps=74_1159_1068_586 & f=00 & tt=14 & bt=0

& bts=0 & zu=http://www.nismat.org/traincor/pl_fasciitis.html)

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[Guest guest]

OK, this is crazy but i tried it. I read where a soldier who had PF

had been told to wrap duct tape around the arch of his foot, that it

would alleviate the pain. Well, I had about 6 inches or so of duct

tape left on the roll. ( I know, a southern girl with no duct tape.

unbelievable, right?) I tried it on my right foot. The relief was

significant, and I am going to buy a new, BIG roll of duct tape after

work tonight.

--- In , " eandsspivey " <emilyspivey@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi all. Does anyone have problems with this? I have RA, OA, DDD,

FMS

> and chostochondritis (sp?). My first rheumy told me i had a bad

bone

> spur in my heel and I decided to leave it alone till it bothered

me.

> When it started hurting I complained to the ortho about the foot

pain

> and he said he didn't see a bone spur ( the rheumy has left town),

that

> I had Plantar Facitis. His recommendation was splint at night,

arch

> supports and therapy. When my insurance wouldn't pay for any of it

I

> opted for the splint alone and paid for it. It does help but I

still

> have tremendous pain in the bottom of the heel of my foot. I

bought

> OTC arch supports and they help some, but I just can't afford to

get

> the custom made orthotics. I don't know whether to go to another

> doctor or not. I hesitate to do that because he's a good ortho and

we

> all know how they get when we question their opinion. Do spurs go

> away?

>

[Guest guest]

What is the name of the medical tape you use? That's interesting.

Hugs..a

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In a message dated 10/24/2008 3:14:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

rascalsniche@... writes:

What is the name of the medical tape you use? That's interesting. >

I'm going to see if I can find the name. I don't remember it offhand.

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Several years ago when I was still working, my podiatrist wrapped my

feet in tape to improve them. It must have been too tight because by

the end of my shift I was barely walking. My boss let me go early so I

could go back to his office to get the tape removed. Not willing to

have my feet taped up again.

Debbie L

>

> OK, this is crazy but i tried it. I read where a soldier who had PF

> had been told to wrap duct tape around the arch of his foot, that it

> would alleviate the pain. Well, I had about 6 inches or so of duct

> tape left on the roll. ( I know, a southern girl with no duct tape.

> unbelievable, right?) I tried it on my right foot. The relief was

> significant, and I am going to buy a new, BIG roll of duct tape after

>

[Guest guest]

I also have the heel pain. My ortho appointment for yesterday was

cancelled, so I go Tuesday. I've been living with this heel pain for

two months. I have a friend who had surgery, she had plantar facitis.

Her heel is still hurting her. So, it makes me kind of scared when I

hear surgery.

How much did you pay for the splints? If you don't mind me asking. I

will probably have to buy me a pair. I wear a boot sometimes, but if I

have it on too long, my ankle swells. I've tried OTC arch supports,

they don't help me. My friend bought the custom made ones, and they

work a little, she's in great pain still.

My friend gave me this tip, and it helps a little. Take a two liter

soda bottle, put water in it, freeze it. Then put your foot on it, and

move it back and forth, it helps some.

Also, besides plantar facitis, there is achilles' tendinitis that causes

heel pain. I know how you feel though, its way too much pain to deal

with. I put no weight on my heel, so its all going to my poor old RA

toes. I hope you can find some relief, let me know, PLEASE,

Take care, Tawny

--- In , " eandsspivey " <emilyspivey@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi all. Does anyone have problems with this? I have RA, OA, DDD, FMS

> and chostochondritis (sp?). My first rheumy told me i had a bad bone

> spur in my heel and I decided to leave it alone till it bothered me.

> When it started hurting I complained to the ortho about the foot pain

> and he said he didn't see a bone spur ( the rheumy has left town),

that

> I had Plantar Facitis. His recommendation was splint at night, arch

> supports and therapy. When my insurance wouldn't pay for any of it I

> opted for the splint alone and paid for it. It does help but I still

> have tremendous pain in the bottom of the heel of my foot. I bought

> OTC arch supports and they help some, but I just can't afford to get

> the custom made orthotics. I don't know whether to go to another

> doctor or not. I hesitate to do that because he's a good ortho and we

> all know how they get when we question their opinion. Do spurs go

> away?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jane,

How awesome, I'll try anything!!! Tawny

>

> OK, this is crazy but i tried it. I read where a soldier who had PF

> had been told to wrap duct tape around the arch of his foot, that it

> would alleviate the pain. Well, I had about 6 inches or so of duct

> tape left on the roll. ( I know, a southern girl with no duct tape.

> unbelievable, right?) I tried it on my right foot. The relief was

> significant, and I am going to buy a new, BIG roll of duct tape after

> work tonight.

[Guest guest]

In physical therapy they tape feet for plantar fasciitis also.  taping from

pinky toe direction to big to direction pulling up to create an arch support. 

Of course they use athletic tape but probably any strong tape would do!

 

________________________________

From: tdianaok <tdianaok@...>

Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 5:58:55 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Plantar Facitis

Hi Jane,

How awesome, I'll try anything!!! Tawny

>

> OK, this is crazy but i tried it. I read where a soldier who had PF

> had been told to wrap duct tape around the arch of his foot, that it

> would alleviate the pain. Well, I had about 6 inches or so of duct

> tape left on the roll. ( I know, a southern girl with no duct tape.

> unbelievable, right?) I tried it on my right foot. The relief was

> significant, and I am going to buy a new, BIG roll of duct tape after

> work tonight.

[Guest guest]

Tawny,

Let us know about your appointment. I had been wondering how it went.

I hope you have a good evening. Your on my list.

Shirley

>

>

> I also have the heel pain. My ortho appointment for yesterday was

> cancelled, so I go Tuesday. I've been living with this heel pain

for

> two months. I have a friend who had surgery, she had plantar

facitis.

> Her heel is still hurting her. So, it makes me kind of scared

when I

> hear surgery.

>

> How much did you pay for the splints? If you don't mind me

asking. I

> will probably have to buy me a pair. I wear a boot sometimes, but

if I

> have it on too long, my ankle swells. I've tried OTC arch

supports,

> they don't help me. My friend bought the custom made ones, and

they

> work a little, she's in great pain still.

>

> My friend gave me this tip, and it helps a little. Take a two

liter

> soda bottle, put water in it, freeze it. Then put your foot on

it, and

> move it back and forth, it helps some.

>

> Also, besides plantar facitis, there is achilles' tendinitis that

causes

> heel pain. I know how you feel though, its way too much pain to

deal

> with. I put no weight on my heel, so its all going to my poor old

RA

> toes. I hope you can find some relief, let me know, PLEASE,

>

> Take care, Tawny

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/24/2008 2:14:45 P.M. Central Standard Time,

rascalsniche@... writes:

What is the name of the medical tape you use? That's interesting. >

OK this is old. I talked about taping my arch with a special tape my

podiatrist told me about. I just found a name for a similar tape.

Elastoplast. It says it's like an ace bandage with adhesive.

dd

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