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Had plantar fasciitis for about 15-16 weeks. i do ice, stretch, nightsplints, massage therapy, exercises, heat, rest, good shoes, custom orthotics? what else

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Plantar Fasciitis: Injections including cortisone, prolotherapy or platelet rich plasma. Also surgery.

Answered 7/21/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

You said 'had': If the above worked, that is all you need. Pf can last as long as it wants, based on ongoing irritation/inflammation, but if gone, you can reduce efforts. Once had it, it can come back, prevention involves weight loss (if needed) and increased activity.

Answered 8/8/2018

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Antiinflammatories: Along with the modalities you mentioned, oral or injectable antiinflammatories can be very effective. Both should be used sparingly.

Answered 1/29/2015

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Combo treatment. : If you have plantar fasciitis, the more you can do together, the better: #1: supportive shoes. #2: firm inserts or orthotics. #3: oral antiinflammatories (check with your doctor). #4: stretching your foot and calf. #5: icing (10 min at a time). You may also need physical therapy or cortisone injections, or eswt if available in your area (eswt is great for chronic cases).

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Plantar fasciitis: I didn't see any mention of nsaids or injection therapy. See your podiatrist for additional help . Good luck.

Answered 9/10/2013

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