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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Southampton, UK

So these last couple of days, my heels are hurting when i walk with no shoes, or slippers on :/ but dont when i have them on i wear my fellas flip flops,as they r comfortable but i dont get y they hurt wheh i dont have nothing on ky feet makes me feel old and like i cant walk
Does anyone else gets this

February 16, 2016
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Members connected over the frustrating experience of foot and heel pain, with many describing how shoes or thick slippers provide relief while... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating experience of foot and heel pain, with many describing how shoes or thick slippers provide relief while barefoot walking becomes unbearable, especially first thing in the morning. Several members shared potential causes and helpful strategies, including orthotic insoles, diabetic Crocs, arch-support sandals, magnesium for cramping, a morning alphabet exercise for plantar fasciitis, and ruling out conditions like heel spurs, bunions, or potassium deficiency with their doctors. A recurring theme was the uncertainty of whether the pain stems from fibromyalgia alone or overlapping issues, with members encouraging each other to advocate for answers and try different supportive footwear or stretches until finding what works.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi has anyone told you it might be planterfasciitis? I had that a number of years ago and painful is an understatement. My sister was given an exercise for this and I have adopted this for first thing in the morning before I get dressed I don't know if it will help you but you could only try.
Sit at the edge of the bed just like on a chair, lift your first leg just off the floor and from the ankle sky write the alphabet in lower case. Repeat with the other leg. Then with the fist leg do the same again with capital letters.
I hear creaking, and groaning but I persevere and it has made a big difference.
Let me know if this helps anyone.
Good luck liz x

February 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! My feet usually hurt all the time. I recently went to my Rheum doctor and she said it could be bunions. I have to have X-rays done soon. I use heat to calm my feet down.

February 18, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My feet hurt constantly. The heels are one of the most problem children. I find that diabetic crocks help amazingly well when I get like this. They look goody as all crocks do but I dont really care

February 18, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

It certainly sounds like anothrt weird fibro thing but will be interested in the outcome from the doctor good luck

February 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My heels are doing the exact same thing!!! I have to put thick socks on & thick slippers!! That helps A LOT!! 😊

February 16, 2016

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