Question 1

can gout crystals form on plantar fascia and cause plantar fasciitis while otherwise asymptomatic for gout?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: As gout is an affliction of joints. Plantar fascia is not really along the joints....

Question 2

i have plantar fasciitis, as well as history of gout. why is that i still have pain in my big toes when i lift off my both my feet to walk?

Accepted Answer

Have feet examined: No one can tell you for sure without being able to examine the toes.

Question 3

i believe i have plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Well it is common: and you certainly could. There are Physical therapy recommendations for this which are easy to google. Or you could see a health care provider for an evaluation to confirm your diagnosis and recommend treatment. Good luck.

Question 4

how can i be 19 and have plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Weight: Several factors can lead to plantar fasciitis;
excess weight
over training
non-supportive shoes
tight achilles tendon
old trauma.

Question 5

what should i do if i have plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Stretching...: Surgery for planter fasciitis should only be used if all conservative methods have failed. Things that should be tried first include physical therapy/stretching protocol, medication, radial shockwave therapy, and in some cases injections of anti-inflammatories. I would seek the attention of an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. One in your area can be found at www.Orthodoc.Aaos.Org/footankle.

Question 6

what really works to fix plantar fasciitis fully?

Accepted Answer

See below: Physical therapy followed by orthotics.  Possible steroid injections.
People react differently to different treatments.

Question 7

how might you help ease the pain of plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Arch supports or orthotics, stretching of the achilles' tendon, nsaids if not contraindicated. If pain persists time to see the foot doctor.

Question 8

so duration of plantar fasciitis is really unpredictable?

Accepted Answer

No set time.: You might need an injection to hasten recovery. Foot mechanics are very important and a walking evaluation may need to be done. An arch support is very important along with good shoes. The latter may vary in recommendation depending on foot mechanics.

Question 9

what are the causes of plantar fasciitis? what are the causes of chronic plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Many: It isn't always clear what causes plantar fasciitis but what is commonly thought to contribute: weight, repetitive trauma to the area/overuse, poorly fitting shoes, abnormal gait(how you walk), heel spurs, or underlying degenerative changes to the hindfoot(heel area).

Question 10

does dmso help plantar fasciitis ?

Accepted Answer

Short Answer--Yes: Plantar fasciitis is difficult to treat--but topical DMSO can be very helpful.  Get good arch supports for your shoes, and avoid the activity that caused your plantar fasciitis in the first place (prolonged standing, walking on hard surfaces, etc).  Apply DMSO several times each day, use white socks (dmso is a solvent, and you may absorb colored dyes).  Don't expect symptoms to resolve overnight.

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Can gout crystals form on plantar fascia and cause plantar fasciitis while otherwise asymptomatic for gout?

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I have plantar fasciitis, as well as history of gout. why is that i still have pain in my big toes when i lift off my both my feet to walk?

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I believe i have plantar fasciitis?

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How can i be 19 and have plantar fasciitis?

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What should i do if i have plantar fasciitis?

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What really works to fix plantar fasciitis fully?

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How might you help ease the pain of plantar fasciitis?

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So duration of plantar fasciitis is really unpredictable?

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What are the causes of plantar fasciitis? what are the causes of chronic plantar fasciitis?

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Does dmso help plantar fasciitis ?

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