"I am a runner as well, and have been dealing with the same issue. I run long distances, and go to the gym every day to supplement my running. I have not been diagnosised with PF, but am pretty positive that's what it is. the…"
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I believe I have PF, but have not been to a doctor. I am an avid runner and am wondering how long I would have to stop running for PF to get better. Are there any other runners out there that took…Continue
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Logan Stewart replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"no -- I had 3 shots which didn't help... they also can weaken the tendon, so be careful. (that's why he said don't run.. it 'masks' the pain)"
Patricia DeLoatche replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"I, too, have had PF since last fall. I kept running until about 3 weeks ago. I went to a sports medicine podiatrist who gave me a cortisone shot this morning. Have any of you had long-term success with these shots? I read about the…"
Tony Smith replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"Logan,
I've had foot and ankle pain since 1992, due to a broken right ankle. I think my favoring my right ankle contributed to the heel spur on my left foot. I think the spur caused the PF over the last 3-4 years, It…"
Logan Stewart replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"Tony - how long did you have PF? Have you tried Newtons? Someone rec'd those to run in.
I would caution anyone about cortisone shots - they make the plantar weaker. I had 3 and they did nothing for me. Acupuncture has been the only thing…"
Tony Smith replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"Adidas PowerBounce Ambition 2.0 Running shoes. They are magic for PF."
mel ann replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"FOR ANYONE WITH PF........I have been thru it all......supports, splints, exercises, ice, rest, you name it....nothing worked......I mean this condition changed my life and I was miserable and in pain all the time. I ran into a friend of mine…"
Rhonda Curington replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"My pain specialist wrapped the unit around my foot to receive electrical stimuli at the arch and heel area. I am pain free and I still stretch and wear my orthos and good walking shoes to make sure the pain does not come back. I am…"
Debbie McIntyre replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"Hi.
Thats interesting as I have a TENS unit and have used it at various times on my back.Whereabouts on your foot did you place the electrodes?My unit has 4 electrodes."
Rhonda Curington replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"You gals have got to try the tens unit treatments. They feel good and my pain has stopped after 11 yrs. and had the topaz done last yr in april and the tens unit treatments in december. I am wearing high heels again and I am 55 years old."
Logan Stewart replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"I can walk normally now. when I first got it -- no. it was really painful especially in the morning.
Before getting out of bed each day I ALWAYS heat the calf and then the foot with a heating pad, then gently stretch. That…"
Debbie McIntyre replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"Oh I do- only a month but a very hard month thats for sure.I have been off work and due to back on monday- we shall see.I am going to see a more localphysiotherapist on thursday - the other was a half hour drive away which did me no good at…"
Logan Stewart replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"I hate to be negative, but this is by far the worst (as in lengthy and frustrating) injury i've EVER had. That being said, I've had it 10 months, but kept trying to run for probably 5 of those months, and even now I do cycle class 4-5x a…"
Debbie McIntyre replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"Does it get better?I am so distressed with it that am dreading every day waking up and wondering how I will cope with the day ahead.Am icing and stretching and ibuprofen and had laser.Has yours eased off a bit?Not coping at all well I'm…"
Logan Stewart replied to Lisa Pitzer's discussion Running with Plantar Fasciitis"Debbie - I can't run. Well, I can for about ten minutes, then it just kills. I have had my PF for nine months. Getting acupunture now. If I attempt to run, I totally set myself back.
For the first two months, I could barely walk."
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