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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Huddersfield, UK

Plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch.

The pain is much worse when you start walking after sleeping or resting.

The pain feels better during exercise, but returns after resting
it's difficult to raise your toes off the floor.
#Copied from NHS website
I have suffered from this for 18 yrs. It gets worse when standing for long especially when cooking and walking. I have to wear soft shoes.

April 14, 2022
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Members shared numerous strategies for managing plantar fasciitis pain that has persisted for years, with the most consistent recommendations... Read more

Members shared numerous strategies for managing plantar fasciitis pain that has persisted for years, with the most consistent recommendations being supportive footwear like Sketchers with memory foam, custom or over-the-counter arch support inserts like Dr. Scholl's or Vionics orthotics, and compression socks designed specifically for plantar fasciitis. Several members described helpful at-home treatments including rolling the foot on a foam roller or textured object before walking, using electronic foot massagers, applying deep heat before bed, wearing a boot cast for extended periods, and stretching exercises that work the fascia from toe to heel. A recurring theme was the importance of proper arch support and cushioning in shoes, even when it means sacrificing fashion, along with the understanding that while these strategies provide significant relief, the pain may not disappear completely and requires ongoing management.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I saw an orthopedic specialist. He made shoe inserts that help the pain of plantars. He has a walk mat that is connected to a computer. I walked on it and it showed which part of my foot was taking the load. Factoring in the plantars and arthritis, he made an insert that has worked beautifully for many years. I hope this info helps you.

April 27, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have this. I had to wear a cast boot for 18 months but it is still no better and I still have the original lump in or on my heel. I use deep heat on my ankles heel and bottom of my feet while resting and just before bed. It smells but it helps lol x

April 15, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ditto-
Good Shoes that have arch support, OTC supports: Dr. Scholl's has inserts for this. See picture.
Stretching your feet too.
If you have insurance or can afford the Podiatrist, you can get Orthotics too.
Nurses get P.F. as they are on their feet non-stop.
I had a Podiatrist doing surgery on my feet. He poked holes in the Facia to help relieve some of the pain of P.F.
I don't know if it made a difference. I was off my feet quite a while after several procedures done and pins in my toes.
I would rather have bells on my toes! LOL
Another thing that helps, using a foam roller, like in physical Therapy, rolled from toe to heel, helps to stretch the Facia. You can do this sitting in a chair. Do this before walks.

April 14, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I swear by Sketchers go walk memory foam slip on pumps. I've had this and it happen when I was working in a shoe shop, so on my feet alot and normal shoes were so painful and I could barely walk by the end of my shift but I found these ones helped alot. ❤️

April 14, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I suffer from this too, for the last 7 years I wear sketchers they help my feet but I also have special soles that I have to wear.

April 14, 2022

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