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Foot drop and Plantar fasciitis...

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Scully   

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Scully

Hello All,

 

I developed Plantar fasciitis, which is an intense heel pain, worse after resting...when I say intense..twice I’ve got out on bed, put my foot down and fell, due to the pain in the heel being so bad, I just fell...doesn’t seem to be any reason for it...

 

However, apparently unrelated, I have foot drop on the same foot...double whammy or what!

 

GP really sympathetic but simply noted my records as she knew I could simply adjust painkillers to suit...although pain killer don’t touch the heel pain.

 

I referred myself to my neuro-physio, as I was attending her MS physio group anyway, and she’s referred me to the orthotic guy for some help.

I already have a 'foot- up' brace, but that simply makes the heel pain worse...so I’m hoping the orthotic/ surgical appliance guy can come up with something that will help.

 

It goes without saying, that a foot that drags along the ground, coupled with this bloody heel pain. (Plantar fasciitis) is exhausting, and sodding painful...

 

I can’t see the orthotic guy for 2 weeks, but hopefully he can come up with some sorta brace/ come splint that will help.

 

As per. They have no idea how long the foot drop may last, nor the Plantar fasciitis pain....

 

Scully

 

They are not brain lesions..........they are just bright ideas

 

"The truth is out there"

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Sorry to hear that Scully,

 

I get constant foot drop factor but with no pain. The 'Foot Up' brace is a really good device but I can't wear mine for any length of time, its never that comfortable. Circulation problems are another thing to take into account, but I really don't know what to suggest for the pain. Hope the orthotic guy comes up with something!!!!

 

Nick


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I've had both too - a good calf stretch is what you need. I find it very difficult to stretch mine, despite them being so tight so massage is also good. My ankles have somehow learnt to cope with the tight muscles as I have to try different angles etc. to get any stretch. I use that BetterYou magnesium oil spray but the night-time one, as the lavender disguises the smell quite nicely. Hubby really objected to the smell til I got that one :wink2:

Sonia x

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Hello Sonia,

 

Yes I’ve been doing calf stretches, the physio checked that it was doing them correctly. I just hope that the orthotic guy can supply 'gel pad' insoles. Another lady said they worked for her. So maybe a combination of both will help eh?

Thanks for your reply

Scully

 

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