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Danville, IL

Sunday night my right heel started hurting for some unknown reason, not sure if it's fibro related or not every time I touch it it feels like I'm being stabbed. I did talk to my Dr about it and if it still hurts by next week he's sending me to orthopedics. Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue.

December 9, 2015
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Members shared their experiences with heel pain and fibromyalgia, with many describing similar stabbing sensations that lasted anywhere from... Read more

Members shared their experiences with heel pain and fibromyalgia, with many describing similar stabbing sensations that lasted anywhere from weeks to six months before resolving on their own, though some found the pain returns periodically. Several members offered practical strategies including Dr. Scholl's inserts for heel and arch support, Epsom salt soaks, avoiding flat shoes, taking breaks from standing or walking, and getting X-rays to rule out heel spurs or arthritis. A recurring theme was the unpredictable nature of fibro pain that can affect any part of the body at any time, the importance of getting symptoms checked by a doctor for peace of mind, and practicing patience while managing flare-ups.

A MyFibroTeam Member

yes I agree, its probably fibro, so unfortunately patience is something that you need to get used to, sorry to be harsh !! Good days and bad days are something that we have to get used to. It is best to always get things checked out by the docs as it can be something else, but generally we have pain in our bodies from head to toe, and it can be for 5 mins to weeks.

December 9, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I actually have had this issue. It could be a bone spur.

December 16, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I did had the same symptoms on my left heel 3 months ago my doctor told me to try not to used flat shoes. I did change my shoes and I fell much better.

December 10, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had pain in my foot including my heel for 6 months or so, it was agony to put any weight on it at all and was one of the reasons i lost my job. The pain went away by itself but returns every so often just to say hi. Ask your doctor just in case it is something else but if it is fibro then patience is the only way to go.
I hope this helps you in some way

December 9, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I went through that for about 6 months....my Dr. thought that I had a nerve issue, so she left it.....it just went away on its own. I found that I seem to have a new, weird painful area every few months and these new sites usually hurt for a good 6 months or more and then go away just as quickly as they start.

December 9, 2015

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