Question 1

what is the difference between plantar faciatis and gout?

Accepted Answer

Night and day: Gout does not involve the heel bone. It is a severe inflammatory arthritis which often effects the joint at the base of the great toe. Plantar fasciitis is related to a tear.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

what is the difference between achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Location of pain: Achilles tendonitis involves pain along the achilles tendon especially at its attachment on the back of the heel bone.  Plantar fasciitis involves pain on the bottom of the foot along the plantar fascia ligaments especially where they attach to the bottom of the heel bone.

Question 5

differences between heel spur and plantar fasciitis pain? heel hurts in morning to point of limping, better later as i keep walking, then hurts at night. hurts also when sitting too long and then getting up to walk quickly. not sure what to do?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest a visit to a podiatrist.  An injection to the heel at the spur may help.  Over time orthotics have been proven very useful.

Question 6

swelling and pain in toe for 3 mos.  doc said plantar plate tear, but now having same issue in a toe on the other foot. what else could it be? gout?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Gout is an intensely inflammatory and painful arthritis usually involving the base of the great toe. It resolves even without treatment over a period of 1-2 weeks as a rule. I also do not buy the plantar plate tear diagnosis. Get another opinion. If needed an MRI can be a helpful diagnostic tool.

Question 7

recently diagnosed w/gout & plantar faciitis in l. foot. frequent flareups. pain in heel & across arch only. u.a. level 7.5. how do i know which one i've got? stay on allopurinol or just w/flareups?

Accepted Answer

Allopurinol: This is a maint drug for gout and is mostly not for flares. Keep you urine volume up and actually a ph of 7.5 is protective against most types of kidney stones.

Question 8

how is plantar fasciitis treated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Ice, heat, taping, anti-inflammatory medication, injections, stretching and physical therapy are all considerations. Ultimately better foot support is needed in form of better footwear and perhaps orthotics. Surgery is a last resort after failed consertive treatment and is rarely necessary.

Question 9

how do i treat plantar fasciitis ?

Accepted Answer

Plantar faciitis: Stretching and nsaids ( aleve, (naproxen) ibuprofen, etc ) are the treatments you can do at home.....If that does not resolve the issue... See a specialist..... You may not have plantar fasciitis... X-rays  and sometimes a MRI are needed to rule out other heel pain causes.

Question 10

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.

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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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What is the difference between achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis?

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Differences between heel spur and plantar fasciitis pain? heel hurts in morning to point of limping, better later as i keep walking, then hurts at night. hurts also when sitting too long and then getting up to walk quickly. not sure what to do?

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Swelling and pain in toe for 3 mos. doc said plantar plate tear, but now having same issue in a toe on the other foot. what else could it be? gout?

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Recently diagnosed w/gout & plantar faciitis in l. foot. frequent flareups. pain in heel & across arch only. u.a. level 7.5. how do i know which one i've got? stay on allopurinol or just w/flareups?

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How is plantar fasciitis treated?

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How do i treat plantar fasciitis ?

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I believe i have plantar fasciitis?

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