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I have been diagnosed, through an mri, with plantar faciitis. I also have what my Dr says is a large heel spur in the same foot. I have been having the heel pain all day for about 3 or 4 months now. It always gets worse as the day goes on. I work in retail and am on my feet 9 - 12 hrs a day. I have received a cortisone shot which did not work. I am now in physical therapy. My physical therapist said it would be a good idea to take a few weeks off from work while I am in physical therapy. My Dr did not suggest this. Would it help to do this? Is there any long term issues I could have if I do not rest it properly? There seems to be a lot of different opinions about treatment for this.
Gender: Female
How tall are you (feet and inches)?: 5'3"
What is your weight in pounds?: 125
How old are you?: 33
How long has this been going on?: More than a month
Check all symptoms you are currently experiencing:
None of these
How tall are you (feet and inches)?: 5'3"
What is your weight in pounds?: 125
How old are you?: 33
How long has this been going on?: More than a month
Check all symptoms you are currently experiencing:
None of these
What have you done so far to remedy this condition? Please include tests and relevant studies here.
: Mri, icing, stretching, physical therapy, heel lifts. Mri report said mild posterior plantar faciitis and mild posterior marrow edema consistant with plantar faciitis
Check all conditions present in your immediate family... :
None of these
Please list any medication allergies that you have : : None
Please list any medications you are currently taking (and dosage if known) :: Lexapro 20mg per day
When was your last menstrual cycle?: 2 weeks ago
Are you currently using or do you have a history of tobacco use?: No
Are you currently using or do you have a history of illegal drug use?: No
Please describe your alcohol consumption :: Occasionally
HOW QUICKLY DO YOU NEED THIS TO BE ANSWERED?: Within the next few days
So that we can serve you best, please try to tell us your top three things you wish to be addressed.
: Rest for plantar faciitis?, long term consiquences if not treated properly, any treatment suggestions.
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Thanks for your question. Some quick initial thoughts.... If the doctor treating you is not an Orthopedist or Podiatrist you may want to get in to see either of these types of doctors. My concern is whether the heel spur is an issue for you. As to the taking time of work that would definitely help but may not be possible for you. Custom fit orthotics may be of great benefit to you and if this has not been mentioned or suggested then I'm not sure why it hasn't. I'm sure my colleagues will weigh in shortly, in the meantime, take a look at this link HERE for some good information regarding plantar fasciitis. Thank you so much for your question and I hope you get well soon.
MDSTAT Doc 1
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I agree with MDSTAT-ER-DOC-1 that a podiatrist or an orthopedist who specializes in foot and ankle problems would be helpful.
Rest would be helpful but your symptoms might recur if you have to be on your feet for so many hours per day.
Having had plantar fasciitis when I was doing a lot of marathons, I managed to control the paain with a combintion of Aleve and Tylenol. I did not get custom orthotics (which would usually be the best approach), but I did use a commercial orthotic (you can look at some relatively inexpensive ones on heelspurs.com)
Not an easy problem to solve--I don't think there are any long term consequences such as arthritis that you need to worry about, but continuing to work with physical therapy and getting to see a podiatrist or foot-ankle orthopedist if things aren't getting better would be helpful.
Good Luck!!
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