It was what I thought but there is a silver lining

[puppetmaker]

Plantar fasciitis is a pain in the heel. It is an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament which can cause quite a lot of pain. I was miserable yesterday and I couldn't get comfortable no matter what I did. So I went to the Doctor figuring that they might be able to something so I could at least get the pain down to a dull roar. She agreed that it seems to be plantar fasciitis and suggested that I go see a podiatrist. I asked for a recommendation and they called a local one who just happened to have an appointment that afternoon.

I went to see the podiatrist who was very good and he agreed that it was plantar fasciitis and that it was a bad case. He had a course of action and I have to say that I feel a lot better this morning than I did last night. Now I have to get an x-ray just to make sure that nothing is broken and next week we see where I stand.

There is still pain but at least I can think rather than the mindless pain I was in yesterday. And I can walk (sort of) which is much better than yesterday and the day before. Now I can get some stuff done but I don't plan to push it too far because I don't want to end up back to where I was yesterday.

I need to get some supplies for my critter making course that Wendy Froud is teaching. I'll probably bring extra for others in the class. I always like these concentrated workshops. I learn a lot and tend of get my spirit renewed.

I am grateful for Doctors who listen and give good advice.

Comments

[merlodge.livejournal.com]

i have plantar fasciitis, its horrible. mine has now been linked to having a tick born disease

[barbarienne.livejournal.com]

I'm able to relieve my plantar fasciitis with massage. There's usually a key point on my heel that I can rub really hard and work out most of the issue.

Mine is in the right heel, and is aggravated by driving.

[coyotegoth.livejournal.com]

Aargh, I'm sorry; I went through that a couple of years ago.

[popfiend.livejournal.com]

So sorry.

Feel better soonest.

BTW, what's the treatment plan?

[xjenavivex.livejournal.com]

I had a friend that had that. You have my sympathies.

[hergrace.livejournal.com]

Also a PF sufferer (especially last summer when I spent most of the time at home barefoot). You've probably been given some good exercises to do. I was able to link mine to the fact that most of the floors in our house are hard, so wearing a pair of Crocs sandals when I'm inside (since I take off my street shoes at the door) has helped immensely. I just try to make sure I've always got some support for my feet.

Hope you're dancing again soon!

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

I've never had a diagnosis, but I probably have it bad too -- if I get up after sitting down for a bit the pain is so bad I think I'm going to keel over. It goes away as I walk around, though.

Did they give you exercises using one of those long rubber band-type things?