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Lexington, SC

I've had feet pain for a long time now and i do have arthritis in bith feet and planters faciitis and that has only ever caused me horrible pain in my arches and my doctor has also said she believes i hold my flares in my feet and legs because that's where i have 90% of my pain. But recently in the last week when i put any pressure on my right heel it feels like im walking on glass, it already takes me a min to get going between my normal foot pain and my legs but now i feel like im trying to… read more

March 24, 2016
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Members rallied around someone experiencing severe heel pain and numbness, with many identifying the symptoms as likely related to plantar... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing severe heel pain and numbness, with many identifying the symptoms as likely related to plantar fasciitis complications, bone spurs, or neuropathy, all of which can coexist with fibromyalgia and arthritis. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped them, including daily magnesium supplementation, rolling frozen water bottles under the arch, wearing supportive shoes, getting custom orthotics, and considering steroid injections for fluid buildup. A recurring theme was the importance of not walking barefoot due to numbness that could lead to injury, seeking medical clarity on whether bone spurs or nerve damage are contributing factors, and finding acceptance in managing chronic pain one day at a time.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My rheumatologist checked and I also have bone spurs. She said it often occurs with some kinds of arthritis. It happens in the same place you get planter facitis. She recommended a steroid injection because of the fluid build up. It is starting to get better for me I am going to get orthotics made

March 27, 2016
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You're welcome

March 24, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

The doctor said it was neuropathy. I looked it up and it is a catch all word for when the cause is unknown.

March 24, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have foot pain with fibro and I have arthritis in my feet. I ware good shoes and that helps. I don't have planter facitis, but sounds like bone spurs

March 24, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have planter fascitis also and most of my pain was just how you described, like broken glass in my heels. I would believe that is your problem. Try frozen water bottles & roll it around under the arch of your foot

March 24, 2016

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