OT any tips for lving with plantar faciitis?
DH has just been diagnosed. Given all instructions, advice by his doc but, like all these things including wls, shared experiences from fellow sufferers can be just as, if not more, useful.
Real bummer. He is a very keen walker, his main hobby and this is really curtailing his activity.
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Oh, that's too bad. I used to suffer terribly for PF but it all went away when I lost weight. (a true blessing!)
Going barefoot, wearing flat shoes or backless shoes like flipflops or slippers are are terrible for those who suffer. A slight heeled show with good support is key. The ONLY thing I could wear were good supportive walking shoes and it was tough finding work shoes. If he wears dress shoes, an orthodic insert will help but you have to wear them consistenly and get the good kind from a pediatrist.
It's probably worse in the morning when he first gets up so stretching and flexing your feet before standing will help. You need to loosen those tendons. I found rolling my foot on a soup can or tennis ball to be helpful.
I had Cortisone shots in my heels when things were at their worse because I also had heel spurs (where the tendon pulls away from the bone and calcifies).
Whatever you do, don't take it lightly. Get to a professional.
I feel for your husband. Nothing feels good when your feet hurt!
Best~
Lisa O.
Going barefoot, wearing flat shoes or backless shoes like flipflops or slippers are are terrible for those who suffer. A slight heeled show with good support is key. The ONLY thing I could wear were good supportive walking shoes and it was tough finding work shoes. If he wears dress shoes, an orthodic insert will help but you have to wear them consistenly and get the good kind from a pediatrist.
It's probably worse in the morning when he first gets up so stretching and flexing your feet before standing will help. You need to loosen those tendons. I found rolling my foot on a soup can or tennis ball to be helpful.
I had Cortisone shots in my heels when things were at their worse because I also had heel spurs (where the tendon pulls away from the bone and calcifies).
Whatever you do, don't take it lightly. Get to a professional.
I feel for your husband. Nothing feels good when your feet hurt!
Best~
Lisa O.
Lap Band surgery Nov. 2008, SW 335. Lost 116 lbs. LB removal May 2013 gained 53 lbs. Revisied to RNY October 14, 2013, new SW 275.
I have had issues over the years with PF for the most part it went away after I lost weight. One thing that will still trigger flare ups however is putting my feet up at night. I had to get out of the habit of sitting in a recliner to read a book or watch tv. The pressure on the Achilles tendon, the position that the feet are in when they are up like that or a combination of both seems to exacerbate the condition.
Good luck to your DH it is a painful condition.
Kim
Good luck to your DH it is a painful condition.
Kim
I had it a LOT prior to my surgery but haven't had it once since. Thank GOD!
All I can suggest is lots of stretching exercises for it (I'm sure Google can show you some) and a visit to a doctor for further suggestions such as anti-inflammatories.
All I can suggest is lots of stretching exercises for it (I'm sure Google can show you some) and a visit to a doctor for further suggestions such as anti-inflammatories.
Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.
Took me almist 6 months of nagging but he has now seen the doc! I didn't know anything about it before this. Nasty stuff,
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
karen C.
on 12/4/11 7:36 am
on 12/4/11 7:36 am
Heres how I cured mine, and it never came back:
Ibuprofen 600mg every six hours x 2 weeks to reduce inflammation
gentle stretches: stand w/toes on step and lower heels 10x, 3-4 times daily (gently!)
sleep with braces or shoes that stop your toes from dropping when you sleep (tightens the tendons/ligaments and makes mornings miserable)
Worked like a charm for me and it's been over 10 years with no recurrence.
Ibuprofen 600mg every six hours x 2 weeks to reduce inflammation
gentle stretches: stand w/toes on step and lower heels 10x, 3-4 times daily (gently!)
sleep with braces or shoes that stop your toes from dropping when you sleep (tightens the tendons/ligaments and makes mornings miserable)
Worked like a charm for me and it's been over 10 years with no recurrence.
karen c
liquid diet 5/8/09
lap band 5/22/09
first fill 6/17/09 2cc
removed 10/6/11 due to erosion
liquid diet 5/8/09
lap band 5/22/09
first fill 6/17/09 2cc
removed 10/6/11 due to erosion
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