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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 4:45pm |
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Who’s had it and how did you deal with it. Right now at work we’re building horse fence. We’re having to carry a lot of quick Crete and treated 6x6 long distance through very steep terrain and over lots of rocks n dead logs. Very rough country. Some is much too steep to stand or walk on. It’s getting to the point I can hardly keep going.
Had two quit last week. Now it’s just I and the young’en.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 4:58pm |
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My wife was diagnosed with it-we went to the Good Feet Store. Not sure where they have stores, we have one in Omaha. They sell shoe inserts that really helped! Not cheap-$1000-but she said they really worked!
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 5:07pm |
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I have it. Pretty under control at the time being but it sure can be a bugger.
Shoe inserts help if they’re the right ones. Any chance you get, take your shoes off and roll your foot over a firm ball of some kind. A tennis ball is ok but a harder one like a lacrosse ball or dog toy is better. Probably what helped me the most was all the above plus leg stretches that especially stretch your calves. It’s all connected! And, sorry to say, you might wanna try to take a week or two off and rest it. Won’t probably ever go away entirely, but I can feel mine flaring and if I work on it right away can keep it tolerable. Good luck.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 6:47pm |
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Saw a podiatrist got inserts helped some, gave me stretch exercises for the Achilles and associated foot tendons as mine were drawstring Tight, that helped more than anything else. GOOD Shoes, I wear New Balance lace up Walking sneakers with memory foam insoles and they work well, change them up every TWO Years regardless, and on recommendation of a Podiatrist. If have Crocs, GET RID of them, if have that trusty old seven eight twelve year old pair of 'Familiar' shoes or boots wear everyday, GET THEM OUT OF THE HOUSE.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 8:38pm |
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I'll chime in with what some others have already said. Once you've got it, I'm not sure it's a do it yourself remedy. I have had a Podiatrist & physical therapy. It's manageable now and I really don't notice it but it took a while. One of the tricks physical therapist's use is freeze a bottle of water solid and then roll you foot back & forth on it for several minutes several times a day. That and stretching your calf muscles trying to curl your feet forward and up & stretch as much as possible. I even had a boot I slept with that kept my foot at a 90 degree angle and didn't let it relax. I've had cortizone shots, not sure how much they helped. Above all shoes/shoes/shoes. Need arch supports or inserts as well as a cushion shoe. Unfortunately, good shoes are pricey and I don't know who makes a good workshoe for that and may still require inserts. Anyway, good luck and don't get pulled into any surgery. Be patient but that's tough when you're working.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 8:48pm |
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I had it years ago . Went to a podiatrist . He would stretch my calf and wrap it up tight . Felt good until I had to remove it for a shower. He tried several hard inserts to " change the way I walked " . Did no good . I finally gave up and tincture of time fixed it . Good luck and hope you feel better soon
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 9:07pm |
Hey Thad,,you prolly already read all you want to on the Plantar Fasciitis but this is a real interesting article,,,main basic suggestion is to get off of that leg for at least a week while doing their suggested therapy. Article states that MANY professional athletes suffer from that ailment, altho with proper rest and advise of a professional trainor,,they are able to recuperate.
Have you considered using an ATV for transporting the material and you up those mountains,,?? If you want,,I be glad to loan you my new Polaris with dual racks frt and back,,and it 4X4 with BIG ta'ars,,??
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Thad in AR.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 9:20pm |
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An atv wouldn’t have a dream of going where this fence is. Much of it is a 52degree slope. We have to tie off and use repelling ropes to get material to the steep part. We’re nearly done with the hard part. Now it’s just walking on rocks every step with the concrete.
I’ve also been working weekends. I’ve had it before. Learned all the stretches and rolling a frozen bottle of water.
I wear Arriat work boots. They did the trick last time. I feel like a few weekends off and it will ease up.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 9:37pm |
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Sitting here with it right now. Doc said it comes from wearing cheap shoes. I been wearing cheap Walmart slip on shoes, sorta agree with him on this. He's got me taking Indomethacin 50 mg 3 times per day and he sent me next door to the shoe store for some new shoes with inserts. Inserts were $60.00 shoes were $69.00. No sneakers. Leather soles. Good luck with it.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 9:38pm |
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I've had it in both feet. Lasted for over 2 years. One foot healed and the within a month the other one got it. It sucks. If you stand for hours on end and then suddenly squat - that seemed to aggravate it for me. Had the Cortizone shot in both feet, helped for a few weeks and then wore off. Stopping what you are doing hourly and stretching helps for sure. Take a bath towel and hook across the top of your foot and pull towards you with both arms at night while sittng down helps too, google it. It sucks getting old.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 10:24pm |
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I had it a few years ago and my Doc told me to get shoe inserts, which helped quite a bit. It was probably brought on by those Crocs I used to wear around the farm!! I've always been a barefoot hiker and the Doc told me to keep doing that but increase the mileage, so I did and it cleared up withing 3 or 4 months and never came back. Keeps the feet strong and flexible.
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 11:05pm |
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after fighting it and the terrible pain; i went to an acupuncturist. one foot better after 1 visit, other took 3. i would never allow any other type of treatment if i ever got it back! Sorta like a sciatic nerve, nothing else fixes it permanently! I'm talking about an acupuncturist, not a chiropractor, who does it once in awhile!
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 5:42am |
Thad, I have had it. I hobbled around like a old man, wait I am a old man! Anyway, I went to doc and they gave me exercises to do. Bare feet stand on edge of step with heel off step and raise and lower yourself with your front of foot. stretching your Achilles tendon. It was not a quick fix but helped a lot. You can also have your feet back away fro am wall and lean forward into the wall this can also stretch the tendons. Good shoes and inserts may help a lot too. If its that steep will horses even travel in those areas?? Good luck with your project. And let the young guy do more! Regards, Chris
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 6:02am |
 Sugarmaker wrote:
Thad, I have had it. I hobbled around like a old man, wait I am a old man! Anyway, I went to doc and they gave me exercises to do. Bare feet stand on edge of step with heel off step and raise and lower yourself with your front of foot. stretching your Achilles tendon. It was not a quick fix but helped a lot. You can also have your feet back away fro am wall and lean forward into the wall this can also stretch the tendons. Good shoes and inserts may help a lot too. If its that steep will horses even travel in those areas?? Good luck with your project. And let the young guy do more! Regards, Chris |
Chris I don’t believe the horses will go anywhere near that steep holler. The guy wants the property line fenced because he doesn’t like the neighbor. It’s a $100000 fence for three rescue horses. I’ve been doing those exercises. I’m going to try to step it up a little. I wear expensive work boots. I may have to change. I bought tennis shoes a little while back. They made it worse and only lasted a couple weeks.
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 6:26am |
Thad, This work environment may not be helping. You may need some time to rest too. The stretching on the stairs helped me the most. But I wasnt building fence on the side of a mountain either. Take care. Regards, Chris
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 6:48am |
tomNE wrote:
after fighting it and the terrible pain; i went to an acupuncturist. one foot better after 1 visit, other took 3. i would never allow any other type of treatment if i ever got it back! Sorta like a sciatic nerve, nothing else fixes it permanently! I'm talking about an acupuncturist, not a chiropractor, who does it once in awhile! |
Acupuncture is interesting and amazing. I can't attest to it for this ailment, but can for "frozen shoulder". I'd been stretching and exercising and everything imaginable and my shoulder, down my arm, even the side of my hand was just a mess. Acupuncturist would start at the base of my head and stick needles all the way down to the side of my pinky. At times, she'd "complete a circuit" and my muscles would flop like a fish and bend her needles. Took about 8 weeks, better each time. Was weird, you'd feel so tired and relaxed when the session was over even though you didn't do anything. That was several years ago and no issues since! Anyway, might give it a try Thad. Good luck.
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 6:48am |
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A few years ago I asked the same question. One of the members on here private messaged me and recommended Pinnacle Powerstep insole inserts. They are about $30-$40 depending on which ones you get. I have them in most of my shoes now. They were a big help..... I say help... as this tends to rear it's ugly head again from time to time, but these inserts did help. The stretching exercises on the steps as mentioned by others is also a help. Good luck.
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 7:50am |
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my acupuncturist charges $69 a session and i'm well in 7days or under! sounds to me like you guys are scared of needles! When they fix planter fascitis, there is one tender spot on each foot that you will definitely feel the needle going in. it's about 1/100'd of the pain of walking around with the planter fascitis, so i can see why you guys would avoid getting treatment!
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 8:16am |
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I've had it too. I went to my local chiropractor. Used the frozen water bottle trick and also rolled a golf ball under my foot. It took awhile, but it got better. Haven't had any problems for several years.
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 8:30am |
tomNE wrote:
my acupuncturist charges $69 a session and i'm well in 7days or under! sounds to me like you guys are scared of needles! When they fix planter fascitis, there is one tender spot on each foot that you will definitely feel the needle going in. it's about 1/100'd of the pain of walking around with the planter fascitis, so i can see why you guys would avoid getting treatment! |
What guys are scared of needles and who said anything about avoiding it or any other kind of treatment?
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 8:49am |
Advil!!! Can't believe no one has mentioned this yet. This malady is inflammation of the tendon that wraps around the heel. Anti-inflammatory drugs help a lot. I took three a day for a long time, only thing that helped. Ran out one day, heel hadn't bothered for a while so I just quit, haven't had trouble since. That was probably 12-14 years ago.
This may seem a little out there but I think a low carb diet helps too. Excess sugar causes inflammation.
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Posted: 17 Oct 2020 at 10:58am |
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I have had it in both feet. First one was real bad and required surgery. The other I have controlled with stretching. I have found that lace up boots help.
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IBWD MIke wrote:
Advil!!! Can't believe no one has mentioned this yet. This malady is inflammation of the tendon that wraps around the heel. Anti-inflammatory drugs help a lot. I took three a day for a long time, only thing that helped. Ran out one day, heel hadn't bothered for a while so I just quit, haven't had trouble since. That was probably 12-14 years ago.
This may seem a little out there but I think a low carb diet helps too. Excess sugar causes inflammation.
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Is there any side affects to taking Advil??
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 10:06am |
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First, the obvious, taking Advil will make it feel a little better, but does nothing to correct the problem. Reducing of the inflammation is temporary and if the primary issue is still there it will just come back.
If you take it for relief as you need to work and do the exercises, fine.
Advil constantly and long term certainly can cause some problems. Is hard on your stomach for one thing.
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 10:22am |
Tbone95 wrote:
First, the obvious, taking Advil will make it feel a little better, but does nothing to correct the problem. Reducing of the inflammation is temporary and if the primary issue is still there it will just come back.
If you take it for relief as you need to work and do the exercises, fine.
Advil constantly and long term certainly can cause some problems. Is hard on your stomach for one thing. |
Thought so, even aspirin has side effects.
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Yep, especially being hard on your stomach, and Advil and aspirin are very similar medication.
I also have reflux, and have been told by my doctor that it could be an irritant for that and try to take it easy on that type of thing.
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 6:31pm |
I feel for ya buddy and for all youse guys that have it. I know, it's a real pain in the.........foot. Just some info for all of you...
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Your treatments may include:
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Icing the area.
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Night splints. You wear these to stretch your calf and foot while you sleep.
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Physical therapy. Certain exercises can stretch your fascia and Achilles tendon and strengthen your leg muscles, which will make your ankle and heel more stable.
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Rest. Stop doing things that make the pain worse. This might include some types of exercise, like running or jumping.
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Supportive shoes or inserts. Shoes with
thick soles and extra cushioning will make it less painful for you to
stand or walk. Arch supports can distribute pressure more evenly across
your feet.
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Taking pain-relieving non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen sodium. You shouldn’t take these for more than a month, so talk with your doctor.
Once you begin treatment, you’ll usually see improvement
within 10 months. If you aren’t better then, your doctor might try
treatments like shots of cortisone, a type of steroid, to ease inflammation. In rare cases, you might need surgery.
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 7:42pm |
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I've had it since I hurt my Achilles' tendon about A year and a half ago. Seen the Doctor the physical therapist and fit Doctor. Had an Mir and cortisone shot. They did put me on naproxen sodium for about a month told me if needed I could take again but not continusly I do the physical therapy exercises most of the time bought shoes inserts from the foot doctor he recommended not going to the good feet store. Go to Walmart step on the Doctor shoals machine and get the inserts it tells you to. I wear the night splint it helps as long as I use it every night. My wife bought a tens machine I try to use it nightly for 10 minutes. Nothing has completely stopped it but together it rarely bothers me much. I can't wear tennis shoes one day in tennis shoes and it takes a couple days before I walk normaly again. Most of the time I wear Herman survivors. But any half decent boot will do. Even deck shoes with Walmart supports are ok.
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Posted: 19 Oct 2020 at 8:54am |
Advil does have some side effects, no doubt but it was the only thing that worked for me. One fishing trip to Canada years age there were three of us at the dinner table suffering from it. Doctor friend was taking ibuprofen for it, I started when I got home, don't think I had any with me. Figured Doc had been the dean of the dental college at U of I, maybe he knows something.
Luckily for me, it has not recurred.
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