when treating plantar fasciitis do you have to stay off of your feet completely?

Question

I've had plantar fasciitis for 3 yrs in both feet and have tried everything, is there a cure?

Answer 1

Non weight bearing: No. Actually, it is important to be active but not to excess. This condition often worsens from long periods off the feet.

Answer 2

No: Activity and stretching are recommeneded.

Answer 3

What treatment...: ...Are you currently exploring? If you are going the antiinflammatory route, with cortisone injections and oral drugs like ibuprofen, then you want to rest as much as possible. If you're doing physical therapy and eswt, those work with your inflammation processes, and you can continue to be active during treatment.

Answer 4

Usually not: Plantar fasciitis can be painful, but normal ambulatory activities and stretching exercises are usually beneficial. Like my colleague above stated, it depends on your specific circumstance and treatment modality, so talk to your podiatrist/orthopedist for specific guidelines.

Answer 5

Not Completely.: Not necessarily, but a reduction in the time on you feet will certainly help. Trying to last it out usually just makes thing worse and lengthens your recovery time.

Answer 6

Several ways: Ranging from debridement, topical medication, oral medication, laser or removal of nail. Consult with podiatrist.

Answer 7

Few ways : Topical antifugals are less tan 10 % effective, oral medication is most effective, lasers are expensive and work about 70% of the time. You can do combinations of the above. If limited o 1-2 nails you can have the nail removed and then apply topical, or take oral and that would improve efficacy.

Answer 8

Oral Lamasil: I have found that the laser to be the most effective treatment.

Answer 9

Oral meds: Topical meds, lasers. Oral gives best treatment.

Answer 10

Onychomycosis: Treatment includes pulse therapy of An oral anti fungal eg sporonox for 3months , with nail lacquer eg trosyd or clearnail .

Answer 11

A lump : Is not normal, nor is pain so it's a good reason to visit the foot doctor. You may have a ganglionic cyst which is a benign cyst filled with jelly like fluid but without seeing it you can have something else....Go to the doc for a check up.

Answer 12

See Podiatrist: Could be a number of things from a cyst or a spur or other problem. Have it checked out.

Answer 13

Ganglion : Get checked out. The lump needs to be evaluated. Ganglion's are common on the top of the foot..

Answer 14

Never normal: Unless you recall trauma, lumps are not to be ignored. See a podiatrist for evaluation.

Answer 15

Could be cyst: This could be a cyst as in ganglion or it could be a malformation of one of the bones in your foot resulting in an exostocis.

Answer 16

They were put : There to correct a problem such as a fracture.

Answer 17

Stabilize fracture: And hold together to allow appropriate healing.

Answer 18

Yes: Certain materials may not absorb sweat and may give off a bad odor. Also if the shoe doesn't "breathe".

Answer 19

Not usually: It could be a reaction to the material that the shoe is made of. Some materials do not breath as well as others and cause increased heat, perspiration and odor.

Answer 20

Highly dependent: On what surgery you are having.

Answer 21

Depends: What the condition was that surgically treated. Hopefully you will have less pain and better function then you had before.

Answer 22

Good Question: Depending on the type of foot surgery. You may have swelling, pain [controlled with medication]. Immobilization. Dressing changes. Physical therapy. I suggest you discuss post op care with the surgeon.

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