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Anyone else dealing with plantar fasciitis and bone

Posted: Apr 9, 2016

I have had a bone spur for years but it hasn't bothered me until lately. Went to the orthopedist and yes, there is a bone spur but he thinks the problem is more plantar fasciitis. Now my heel and arch are killing me when I walk, and just in the past 2 days my ankle and the inside of my lower leg has been aching and very painful. I can hardly walk, and I found I have to wear my shoes for support even when I am in the house just to be able to walk with less pain. I never wear shoes in the house. Doctor suggested using a bottle of frozen water to roll my foot on, as well as continue to take the pain meds I already use for bilateral knees (need to have them both replaced as they are bone-on-bone). Is there anything else that I can do to make this tolerable? I even have to put on my shoes to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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My plantar fasciitis was as bad as yours, both feet. These help me tremendously (sleep in them). I call them my magic slippers. ;)

http://www.shop-orthopedics.com/thermoskin_fxt_plantar_stretching_device_p/mlkn-swo141.htm?gclid=CP77_J-FgcwCFQJZhgodiE8Jhg

Thanks, I'll check them out. sm - debye

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I sit and rub my foot, ankle, and leg while I'm not working. I am just sitting here getting ready for work and my foot is aching like crazy. I'm willing to try anything right now.

Again, thanks for the site.

good luck! nm - bad feet

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nm

I have had to wear indoor shoes for years now. - sm

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I got rid of my plantar fasciitis by wearing a supportive shoe with a cushy heel in the house 24/7. I also did the rolling of my foot back and forth on a soup can. It took approximately 2 months for the pain to go away.

To prevent it from coming back, I wear Crocs thongs in the summertime. They have a cushy heel and my feet don't hurt. In the winter, I wear Clark's sandals (with socks so my feet don't get cold).

I used to wear slippers all the time indoors. I don't anymore. As far as the middle of the night, I keep the Crocs or Clark's at my bedside and slip my feet into them very easily.

Good luck!

I've never worn Crocs and never heard of Clark's - but then I normally only sm

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wear shoes once or twice a week when I leave the house so my shoes last me years and I haven't shopped for any in a while. I've seen Crocs. Your Clark's, is that a name brand? Where can they be found? I'm always afraid I'll trip on the carpet when I wear shoes in the house.

Clark's are good, but also - try

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Sketchers. I love the Sketchers "Go Walk" series. Clark's are the brand name (the link is below), but they are sold at most shoe stores that carry good shoes. Easy Spirit are also a good brand.

Plantar fasciitis/bone spurs - Vera

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I know how you feel. I had this problem twice. It got so bad I could not walk at all. I tried all sorts of home remedies and cortisone shots. The only remedy for me was foot surgery. I had MAC anesthesia for my surgery. I had heel spurs on both feet. Thankfully this happened at different times. I hope you find relief soon.

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