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October 21, 2017
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Members widely related to the painful sensation of feeling like they're walking on broken glass, with many describing similar symptoms... Read more

Members widely related to the painful sensation of feeling like they're walking on broken glass, with many describing similar symptoms including shooting pains, burning sensations, numbness, and severe morning discomfort that makes even taking a single step agonizing. Several members found relief through practical strategies like rubbing peppermint and lavender essential oils on their feet, doing plantar fasciitis stretching exercises, using heating pads or ice water bottles to roll under their feet, and taking medications like gabapentin when the pain becomes unbearable. A recurring theme was the emotional and physical toll of chronic foot pain, with members expressing deep empathy for one another, sharing that the condition affects their ability to walk, work, and maintain proper posture, and offering gentle hugs and prayers to those suffering through what many described as a truly horrible and isolating experience.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, my feet are horrible a mix of numb but with shooting, stabbing, burning pains and sometimes I could swear there are broken bones somewhere inside at the top and side of my feet, it is hard to walk plus my posture has gone to pot because of this, I always used to walk upright and proudly but not now sigh xxx

October 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I do. And I hate it. So I rub the bottom of my feet with essential oils (peppermint oil and lavender oil. ) it seems to work.

October 21, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I haven't gotten that feeling. I get the pins and needles feeling.. It feels like my feet are cold but they aren't. Sometimes when I walk I feel like my foot bones are pulling apart. The doctor said it was from plantar facitis. I've heard others say their feet feel like that. I guess it is not uncommon. hugs

October 21, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

The pain in my feet is so bad somedays that all I can do is cry. I put a heating pad on them and cry. Rice bags I make for the microwave work good too. It's like walking on broken glass and hot coals. God bless anyone who deals with it.

October 29, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I experience shooting pains through my heels and down the sides of my feet. The pain also extends through the backs of my heels which can stop me dead. Like you I end up leaning on my crutches holding my leg up like a dog with a sore paw. I do try to walk through it, most days I'll take a slow stroll with my dog and now my hips are killing me. I take paracetamol and codeine, oramorph when all else fails but try to grin and bear it as meds have an impact on other health issues. Sending you a hug xx

October 25, 2017

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