Sun, Aug-31-03, 16:07
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Senior Member
Posts: 206
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 249/229/130
BF:
Progress: 17%
Location: Lincoln, NE
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hi there,
i have a heel spur and plantar fasciitis also. Plus my feet are flat as pancakes! From what i've read and what my doctor says, the heel spur isn't really what causes the pain. It's the plantar fasciitis.
It's worse first thing in the morning. i think fluid gets built up and by walking on it, that removes the fluid. It feels better after that. But on really bad days, being on my feet too much really causes pain. Or even just sitting for awhile, then getting on my feet again, hurts.
Several years ago i did see a foot doc and have the (expensive) orthotics made for my feet. They do seem to help when i wear them. But they only fit into athletic-type shoes. Although it's rare to have NO pain. And it being summer with sandals and going barefoot, i have more pain. Yes, i know i'm not ever supposed to GO barefoot but it's one of the trade-offs, i guess.
In talking to some friends in the medical field, the consensus is that surgery for heel spur/plantar fasciitis isn't all that successful. So i'm hoping weight loss will help lots.
Good luck!
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