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Post by zeutdog86 on Aug 10, 2014 21:54:43 GMT
I had pf too. Went to doc who gave the same advice (stretching and to wear only heeled shoes). Getting out of bed every am was painful and I always dreaded. My dd bought the Insanity workout and asked me to do it with her. I agreed with the understanding that I would do at my pace because my feet hurt. Day one was the 'fit test' and I did do it -hurting and all. Next day pain in feet subsided greatly. Day after that no pain at all. The only explanation I can come up with is the type of exercises (you are suppose to count how many of a specific exercise you can do in 1 minute) and the stretching. I am very grateful I tried Insanity!! It has been 4 pain free years. Your question regarding shoes: I'm still in my open heel shoes and flips!! I do spend quite a bit of money on work shoes and make sure they are comfy as I walk a lot but I don't have any inserts or specially made shoes.
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Post by Merge on Aug 10, 2014 21:56:17 GMT
Have you tried Clarks or Sofft? I don't have PF but do have other foot issues (fallen arches) and they keep me reasonably comfortable. I'm like you, a chubby teacher, and like you I'm not ready to go down the orthopedic shoe road yet.
Ballet flats kill my feet and I actually find a 1-2 inch heel (chunky heel) is better for me. Maybe not for you, I don't know.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 10, 2014 21:58:53 GMT
Some say Birkenstocks are good, others say they are bad. Some say Crocks are good, some say bad. See your dr, get his/her advice, do some research, and find some good shoes that you can wear without wanting to hide in a closet. My DH had PF and we remembered he bought a pair of Birks when we were in Germany but hadn't ever taken them out of the box. He started wearing them and his PF went away.
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Aug 10, 2014 22:02:41 GMT
While they look a bit like Crocs, I really like Telic flip flops. Much softer support for the heel and arch. I wear them all the time at home. Telic
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Post by femalebusiness on Aug 10, 2014 22:07:44 GMT
I had it years ago when I was a working nurse. It does take a long time to get rid of &, once it is gone, it is recommended that you never go barefoot as it could return. Mine has not, tho I do go without shoes on occasion. Hope you can get some relief soon! I also had it years ago and mine has never returned either. After I healed completely (a year or so) I was barefooted most of the time, still am, and have no problem. It IS ugly while you have it though.
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Post by honeyb on Aug 10, 2014 22:33:02 GMT
I feel your pain. Ouch. When I was first diagnosed, I used a heel cup by pro foot (bought at Walgreen's for less than $10). They provided immense support. Because of other problems, I've moved on to custom orthotics but I still recommend the pro foot orthotic.
As others have suggested, don't go barefoot. I wear the dreaded crocs at home because they offer great heel support.
For athletic shoes my podiatrist recommends new balance and asics. I wear Merrell or Clark's for a dressier shoe. Both of these brands have removable soles so it's easy to replace the sole with my own orthotic.
Good luck to you. Foot pain is the worst!
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Post by melanell on Aug 10, 2014 22:38:28 GMT
I am the lone dissenter in regards to Orthoheels. I bought a pair of Mary Janes which were really cute, but A.) they smelled to high Heaven. I have never had that issue with any other shoes, even when I go without socks. And B.) of all the special shoes I bought to help with PF, they helped the least. I think because they still had a very thin sole in comparison to the others--they were still basically flats.
So the shoes that help me the most are Merrells, Crocs, Clarks, & Alegrias.
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Post by vera on Aug 10, 2014 22:53:34 GMT
After a few months of excruciating heel pain, I went to see a podiatrist. Plantar fasciitis with heel spurs AND arthritis across the top of my foot. She recommended stretches, icing, and wearing a night splint. My splint looks like one of those walking boots except not as bulky. She also recommended wearing birkenstocks or orthaheels. Anything really that had good support was better than the flats and TOMS I was wearing. I ended up back at the pod when my primary physician said there was no way my foot pain could rate at 2 when she could clearly see my foot was inflamed. I ended up with a steroid shot. Not fun. When I'm seriously tired, I can still feel where the needle went in. It took over a year to heal my PF. I still wear the birks. I wear the splint every once in a while, especially after a long flight. I can now walk for exercise without feeling pain.
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Post by mama2three on Aug 10, 2014 22:58:45 GMT
Some say Birkenstocks are good, others say they are bad. Some say Crocks are good, some say bad. See your dr, get his/her advice, do some research, and find some good shoes that you can wear without wanting to hide in a closet. My DH had PF and we remembered he bought a pair of Birks when we were in Germany but hadn't ever taken them out of the box. He started wearing them and his PF went away. I have had the opposite experience. I have worn Birks for years and have several pair, and lately my PF pain is much worse while wearing my Birks. Maybe it's because they are so "broken in". I do have a pair that I've only worn once that I'm debating trying, but I don't want to set myself back. I do much better in either heels or with Orthaheel shoes, or with Saucony running shoes with an insert under the heel.
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Post by katybee on Aug 10, 2014 23:00:17 GMT
I can't do anything big and clunky. I can't stand Birkenstocks or clogs. What about Tieks? Has anyone tried those? I also found some Cole Haans people say are pretty good and there are some cute Born shoes I might try. But sheesh... I'm gonna have to take out a second mortgage to buy them all. I haven't found any cute sandals. The sandals I like are very flat with no support and very bad for PF I'd imagine. (Like these I splurged on this summer: m.nordstrom.com/Product/Details/3647479?categoryid=nullI already have hair growing in weird places and I had to buy some reading glasses this summer. Now I have to wear orthopedic shoes.
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Post by donna on Aug 11, 2014 0:16:01 GMT
I had a steroid shot in my left foot right after school let out in June. I have been careful with my feet all summer. I go back to school tomorrow. I hope my PF does not flare back up. I have it in both feet.
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Post by melanell on Aug 11, 2014 1:11:16 GMT
I can't do anything big and clunky. I can't stand Birkenstocks or clogs. What about Tieks? Has anyone tried those? I also found some Cole Haans people say are pretty good and there are some cute Born shoes I might try. But sheesh... I'm gonna have to take out a second mortgage to buy them all. I quickly learned that being pain free made the increase in my shoe budget well worth it. And man, if I let my shoes get too worn, or if I cheat and wear something else or God forbid, go barefoot, that darn PF will be back in a flash. It has just started acting up again so going to be replace my current pairs of sneakers this week before it gets any worse.
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Post by tarheelgurl on Aug 11, 2014 1:24:46 GMT
I feel your pain. I've had a very stubborn case which did not respond to any treatment. I finally had a blood platelet injection and it helped with the inflammation but I still can't wear any of my shoes because they lack the proper support.
My son's mother in law had PF too and she swore by her Dansko shoes (yes, they are big and clunky) but I resisted because they aren't the most attractive. When it got to the point that I could barely walk anymore I bought a pair. I went from excruciating pain to being able to walk pain free. I now own several pairs and I don't care if they aren't "cute". Walking pain-free is more important at this point. I have a pair of Dansko Sophia sandals and while they offer a good arch support I still experience some pain after wearing them for a few hours. The Dansko XP Professionals are the best for PF sufferers. Pretty pricey but worth every penny.
A word of advice. Never go barefoot, do your stretches and get a pair of custom made orthodic insoles. Wearing a night splint helps too.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Aug 11, 2014 1:33:08 GMT
I don't mean to hijack ~ it's a relevant question: What types or brands of athletic shoes are good for someone with PF I had PF in the early spring, but it's been gone for the most part since summer started. I stretched almost constantly, and I've been barefoot most of the day this summer and trying to strengthen my arches. I'm nervous about fall though because I want to make sure my shoes are right for me. My boots did me in last winter.
I wear New Balance I tried them with the Orthaheel inserts and it felt good but after a month or so they started to squeak when I walked. Every step squeak squeak squeak. It drove me nuts.
You should try to not walk barefoot at all if possible that's the worst thing you can do.
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