Plantar fasciitis

[vickster]

You might the need steroid to break the cycle though. - you can't do the stretches because its inflamed, - its inflamed because its tight - you can't do the stretches because its inflamed - etc

I couldn't get PRP on the NHS.

I have Bupa cover. Just need to identify a foot specialist. Knee man unfortunately doesn't do feet

 

[kingrollo]

I have Bupa cover. Just need to identify a foot specialist. Knee man unfortunately doesn't do feet

in that case I would go for some custom made orthotics - you will need a podiatrist for that - not a physio.
Karl Travis is a good one if you are in the midlands.

 

[vickster]

in that case I would go for some custom made orthotics - you will need a podiatrist for that - not a physio.
Karl Travis is a good one if you are in the midlands.

Will still need to pay for that. Bupa don't cover 'appliances'. I'm in SW London. Physio says their podiatrist is very good. I've never had PF and I've had a knee issue for years. Evidently the recent bone collapse has affected me more in some way

 

[potsy]

Since I got my custom insoles my heel pain has virtually disappeared, still some discomfort when walking around at home in flat slippers or such like, but even after 12 hours of working (and being on my feet for most of that time) I am in nothing like the pain I was in 12 months ago.

Hope you get this sorted Vickster.

 

[kingrollo]

I did get orthotics on NHS - it was a bit of battle, but they are available on the NHS.
You won't get much change from £400 if you are paying yourself.

 

[vickster]

I did get orthotics on NHS - it was a bit of battle, but they are available on the NHS.
You won't get much change from £400 if you are paying yourself.

Physio did say the podiatrist won't push custom orthotics unless truly required rather than off peg. It's not a solution I'm keen on as I really struggle with shoes fitting at the best of times

I need insight from the knee specialist too

 

[kingrollo]

Physio did say the podiatrist won't push custom orthotics unless truly required rather than off peg. It's not a solution I'm keen on as I really struggle with shoes fitting at the best of times

I need insight from the knee specialist too

No, they don't give orthotics to anyone ! - But the solutions (or management) to PF are stretches, insoles, injections - in that order. Unless you do at least one of those Im struggling to see a way forward other than hoping it just goes away on its own - which incredibly sometimes it does.
Good luck - hope you get it sorted.

 

[vickster]

No, they don't give orthotics to anyone ! - But the solutions (or management) to PF are stretches, insoles, injections - in that order. Unless you do at least one of those Im struggling to see a way forward other than hoping it just goes away on its own - which incredibly sometimes it does.
Good luck - hope you get it sorted.

I've been trying to do the stretches. But since I started in earnest in late November the pain and inflammation has worsened and now I can barely manage them. Hence seeing the Physio, the knee specialist and likely a foot specialist if the aforementioned think it sensible as the GP does it's incredibly frustrating and indeed the pain wearing unfortunately the foot had to take a back seat to the post op shoulder

 

[potsy]

sure its not hypochondria?

I think she's getting treatment for that from BUPA too

 

[vickster]

What age are you if you dont mind me asking? you seem young to be having all these bothersome health issues are you absolutley sure its not hypochondria?
What about reflexology?

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Please bog off regarding the other question

 

[vickster]

LOL. Seriously now ..reflexology thas really good for the feet and the massage helps with built up toxins etc.

What does it do for collapsed subchondral bone, torn meniscii, knee arthritis, muscle wastage, nerve damage...
The physio has done foot massage and I'm rolling the foot

 

[vickster]

Different things work for different people, like accupuncture some people say it works some dont like it. Best to keep an open mind really.

Has it worked for your broken ankle? I'm assuming you've tried it yourself rather than citing internet anecdote?

Acupuncture, certainly dry needling has physiological proof behind it. I've not tried it yet for the foot as the physio said it would be extremely painful given the level of inflammation

 

[MrGrumpy]

Geez I mentioned seeing a pod yonks ago , as for reflexology a lot of my wife's clients reckon it's the best thing ever! It's all about the relaxation, the foot is the pathway to various parts and organs within the body, a lot can be learned just from your feet according to my wife btw ! Some will pour scorn and that is fine but there is also those who would argue the opposite.

 

[vickster]

@MrGrumpy i refer you to my questions at #42 and #63 regarding podiatrists and reflexologists the PF is a symptom of other issues higher up the chain, need to get the PF inflammation under control to be able to address the causes

The GP is referring me to an orthopaedic foot specialist for that reason

 

[jefmcg]

LOL. Seriously now ..reflexology thas really good for the feet and the massage helps with built up toxins etc.

Seriously? You accuse a stranger of imagining they are sick, while meanwhile you are advocating having someone touch your feet to release toxins? Wow!

Plantar fasciitis is a real and painful medical condition. Toxin build up is an imaginary disease (==hypochondria) that "affects" bored and unhappy middle and upper class (mostly) white (mostly) women.

Pot, meet kettle.