Plantar Fasciitis

I have insoles which were prescribed so I wonder if shoes would fit as you'd need to wear ordinary socks on top of the supportive SB sockss?

Grandma2213 it seems to go then comes back again, very annoying.

I saw those lizziepopbottle and wondered if they were any good.

My plantar fasciitis has resolved but I still use the insoles in shoes that have no arch support.

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SB sox*! They are brilliant! (Amazon and not much more the a fiver!) Wear them constantly, even in bed as long as you don't have water retention issues. Half insoles with arch support. I use VIVEsole PLANTAR SERIES* also Amazon. Excuse the capitals! You can use full insoles but they really make your shoes tight.

*Other brands and retailers are available.

I have always been a 'walker' and during lockdown 1 and later have walked miles every day as the weather was so great. A few weeks ago though I realised I was suffering pain in my feet, especially my heels which was agonising first thing in the morning. Normally I work through pain and it goes away but this time that was not the solution so consulted Dr Google. Sure enough I had all the symptoms of plantar fasciitis and realised I should have been resting. It was probably caused by too much barefoot walking around the house as the weather deteriorated and I tried to keep up my 'step count'. Anyway have rested, done all the stretching exercises suggested, massage, and worn supportive shoes in the house, plus most of the suggestions already mentioned. No better I'm afraid but I'm hoping that time will help to improve - preferably before I get too heavy to move at all!

I would advise you to try and get doctor's appointment. I was a daily walker but developed extreme pain in my right leg. Got a telephone appt with doctor who diagnosed Achilles Tendonitis - said it would take time and prescribed painkillers. After aproximately 6 weeks with the same level of pain I had another telephone appointment with an in-house physio at our practice and managed to persuade him to see me which he did and confirmed the doctor's diagnosis. Didn't give me any exercises but said it would take time and I should use a stick for support which I was already doing. Five weeks later I had to get an appointment for a more serious matter and saw a young doctor new to the practice who arranged an immediate scan for my other problem so I asked him to look at my foot. I am now waiting on a scan on my leg as he thinks I have a ruptured tendon. My ankle is quite out of shape and I really struggle with my walking so I really regret not getting it seen to immediately. Friends were telling me to go to A&E but I have always had faith in my doctor. My scan date is 7 December - can't come quick enough.

The idea is to stretch the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia gently but firmly. These were recommended by a NHS podiatrist:

www.csp.org.uk/conditions/foot-pain/video-exercises-foot-pain

Thanks coolgran - it's not just me!

MayBee70 can you explain the abc a little further. I’m not getting it. Sorry ?

Sit with legs stretched out, place a folded towels around toes, hold the ends of the towel in each hand and pull toes towards you, hold for 30 seconds. Sit up straight while you do this.

Thanks MayBee, I’ll buy a pair of Crocs for indoors and see how I go on with them.
Elusivebutterfly, I’m sure you are correct about the slippers. When I think about it, I have spent most of the Summer in flat strappy sandals and then flimsy slippers indoors.
I do have a few sturdy shoes, which I would normally use to walk the dogs but I will now wear them indoors with the insert until the problem goes away.
I can’t begin to tell you how much everyone has helped me today. I was feeling very despondent, as I thought that just resting my foot would make the soreness go away but as soon as I walked on it, back it came.
Now I have all this advise to help me to deal with it.
Thanks everyone ?

Just lie in bed and point my toes in a,b,c movements if that makes sense.

MayBee70

I used to do that exercise with my feet where you do the alphabet with them. I felt as if I was walking on marbles most of the time. I think it all started when I wore very flat shoes with thin soles at a time when I was on my feet all day at work.

What's that MayBee? The 'alphabet thing'?

Buffybee, you mentioned wearing slippers indoors. You really can't wear them if you have plantar fascitis. I only wear them for nighttime trips to the bathroom.
I did wear strappy shoes indoors but recently decided that, as they were a little loose, I'd try stiffer lace ups indoors as well as out, and I feel 95% better.

Maybe soaking feet with Epsom salts might help.

I've had it or months but think the exercises I was sent online by the podiatrist do help.
Ask your GP for a referral.

The podiatrist also advised wearing firm trainers, indoors as well as outside so I keep one pair for indoors.

I used to do that exercise with my feet where you do the alphabet with them. I felt as if I was walking on marbles most of the time. I think it all started when I wore very flat shoes with thin soles at a time when I was on my feet all day at work.

They say that Crocs are bad for your feet but I have multiple foot problems: bunion, corn, Ledderhose disease and Crocs are the most comfortable things I have ever worn. I have indoor and outdoor pairs so I can put clean ones on when I’ve been in the garden. They remind me of those white clogs that nurses used to wear.

You're the second person to mention Crocs MayBee, if they help with this problem, I'm thinking I could wear them around the house instead of slippers, unless you have a better suggestion.
My doctor was pretty useless as well.

My podiatrist had made personal inner soles for my shoes, since then I haven’t had any problems.

Years ago I hobbled into a Scholl shop a cripple and walked out a new person after buying a half insole. Since then I’ve lived in Nike trainers with fitsole inserts and Crocs. My doctor was useless. Unfortunately the insoles I bought no longer seem to be on the market.

I've been out and bought a Plantar Fasciitis insert and can feel the difference already.
Thanks all, I'm going to try all your suggestions ?

One session of acupuncture cured mine. Best £40 ever spent.

I’ve been suffering with PF since March. Luckily I’ve felt an improvement over the last month. I wear a boot at night and try to always wear supportive footwear. I had PF once before and it lasted around 18 months. Very painful and really impacted on my life as I love walking.

To answer your question OP I believe the treatment is called shock wave therapy. She got it on the NHS. I asked about it but the podiatrist said let’s try the steroid injection first and after two days I was no longer in pain.
I would like another injection if it gets really bad again but I am trying to keep away from hospitals at the moment.