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I had the treatment done for my PF about 5-6 yrs ago and it worked for me until almost a yr ago.I was told that no one offers the tretment anymore because the procedure is not covered by Insurance…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barb Oct 22, 2010.
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Hi, I had had PF for over 8 yrs. 5 or 6 yrs ago i went through the Ultrasonic Sonar treatment and it worked for about 4 yrs. The pain came back about 6 months ago and is getting much worse. The…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth Hoy Apr 21, 2010.
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Garry Martin replied to Soha M. Sobhy's discussion 'ESWT as a last resort ?'
Sara, my pain after the ESWT is in the back part of my heal as well. This was my second treatment on my left foot. This one is working better than the first treatment. I had the treatment dnoe 5 yrs ago on my right foot and it is still working fine.…
Barb replied to Garry Martin's discussion 'ESWT Locations'
Garry, My podiatrist just bought a machine a month ago. I was his fourth or fifth patient he used it on. He is located near the Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California. I don't know where you live. I don't know if it is ok to post…
Garry Martin replied to Garry Martin's discussion 'ESWT Locations'
Betsy, I guess everyone is different. but the only thing it did for me was cause pain. There were three of us in the office that day having it done. and on the return visit we were all there again and none of us had any relief.
I did go back and had…
Betsy replied to Garry Martin's discussion 'ESWT Locations'
My doctor wants to do this. Has it helped anyone?
Garry Martin replied to Garry Martin's discussion 'ESWT Locations'
Joni, DID IT HELP? I came very close to knocking the Dr across the room, It was very uncomfortable or at least mine was. and i received no relief from it at all. There were three others having it done the same day. and none of us had positive…
Barb replied to Garry Martin's discussion 'ESWT Locations'
radio frequency ablation is not the same thing.
http://www.neurotherm.com/podiatry.htm
Locations of eswt by the manufacturer of the machine
http://www.eswtusa.com/
Interesting to read what the podiatrists write to each…
Joni Burton replied to Garry Martin's discussion 'ESWT Locations'
If you mean the radiofrequency ablation procedure, I just had it done in May in Columbus, Ohio. It was a covered procedure under my Aetna insurance.
Garry Martin replied to Soha M. Sobhy's discussion 'ESWT as a last resort ?'
June, I can't speak for everyone else but for me, From what I have been told is that when they do the surgery they cut the nerve in your heal. If in fact they do then what happens when you stpe on a nail or something of that nature and you cant…
Garry Martin replied to Soha M. Sobhy's discussion 'ESWT as a last resort ?'
The Treatment I had 5 yrs ago was on my Right heal and I am still totally pain free. the pain i am now experiencing is in my Left heal.
Garry Martin replied to Soha M. Sobhy's discussion 'ESWT as a last resort ?'
Hey gang, I had ESWT on my Right heel for PF 5 years ago and am still pain free. I flew to New Jersey about a month ago for a treatment on my left heal and am waiting for the releif. I know it takes time. I was blessed Blue Cross Blue Shield paid…
Kathleen Looby left a comment for Garry Martin
Gary, i thought to stop by but wasn't sure of the time and i never thought to call the office (duh) how's it going with the treatment? i pray this works for you, if not, try the Gratson Technique, it worked for me, still buying great…
Garry Martin left a comment for Kathleen Looby
Yes the cheesesteaks were GREAT! The Doc was good as well. I liked the whole staff they treated me well.
I am so happy for you that you are able to get back in High Heels. you sohuld have come by the docs office and said hi.
Kathleen Looby left a comment for Garry Martin
you are too funny! the cheesesteaks are great aren't they? so glad ins paid for the treatment too. did you like the doc? i sure hope this does the trick for you. i'm great. still 0 pain, i boudht high heels the other day, they look and…
Garry Martin left a comment for Kathleen Looby
Well, I think it went well. Best part was I found Geno's and had 2 cheese steak's
I did find out that my Insurance paid 100% except the flight and hotel.
he said it would take 4-6 weeks for it to stop hurting. I can feel some difference in…
Kathleen Looby left a comment for Garry Martin
Hi Garry, how did you make out?
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- At 6:14am on June 3, 2010,
Kathleen Looby said…
- Gary, i thought to stop by but wasn't sure of the time and i never thought to call the office (duh) how's it going with the treatment? i pray this works for you, if not, try the Gratson Technique, it worked for me, still buying great shoes, i think i'm addicted to it!
get back to me soon, thanks, great hearing from you!
- At 8:56pm on May 22, 2010,
Kathleen Looby said…
- you are too funny! the cheesesteaks are great aren't they? so glad ins paid for the treatment too. did you like the doc? i sure hope this does the trick for you. i'm great. still 0 pain, i boudht high heels the other day, they look and feel great on me, i cried i was so happy!
- At 8:15pm on May 22, 2010,
Kathleen Looby said…
- Hi Garry, how did you make out?
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