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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Alberta
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I had to look at it in phases. Initially, when it was at the severe stage when I couldn't get out of bed without hobbling, I went with orthotics, icing, and rolling the sole of the foot on golf balls (or any rolly thing you have. As time went on, I did this too:
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Every once in a while I feel a tightness, which I think is exacerbated by winter shoes and dress shoes. In that case, Katy Bowman's calf stretch is my go-to that can keep it from progressing to PF. I just found this little ABC segment with Katy that has the calf stretch, plus a few other things that are super helpful for PF: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...ach&id=7294801
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05-17-13, 12:28 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2010
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I got a fitbit about 18 months ago....increased my activity....and got PF. Had PF off and on for about 9 months. Then the perfect storm came and I had to have multiple tests and surgical procedures for unrelated vascular and other issues. My body was under assault from reactions to the anethesia/iv meds. In the mist of this, when I was under doctors orders to not exercise, the PF came on for good. Two months after that I could barely hobble. With resolution of the AVF issue, I committed myself to doing whatever it takes to fix the PF. Only I haven't found what it takes.
I've been sidelined since September. I've been mostly housebound, anything over 5 minutes on my feet causes a flareup. Been to the podiatrist, physical therapy. Did supportive shoes, inserts, a night boot, all sorts of stretching and manipulation, cortisone, iceing, taping, and a boot cast. Everything mentioned in this thread...I've tried. I'm so confused now...because PF treatments can be polar opposite. The doctor and PT don't know what else to do. I now have a handicapped parking permit...and a wheelchair. Two years ago I was a fit person doing CLX and NROL and dancing and walking....now i'm a person in a wheelchair when we go places. Unfortunately, the chair and permit are not enough to mitigate the problems I have doing an errand. My husband got me a Sun trike for my birthday, and it is what is keeping me sane. I feel young when I am on the trike. I don't hurt...and I can get out in the sunshine. I try not to think about it, but I worry that I will never be able to be on my feet again. I grieve wandering around the shops....going hiking...or just doing the things people do, like going to the grocery store even. |
05-17-13, 12:48 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: MI
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Wow msladybug, I so sorry for what you're going through, I've read about cases of PF that can be totally debilitaing, hopefully something will work for you soon.
Mine took about 6 months for it to totally go away, another thing I did was sleep wearing a very very light shoe so my foot would have some kind of support. ...Cheryl
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05-17-13, 12:58 PM | ||
Join Date: Jan 2010
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I've considering taping those tonque depressors to the bottom of my toes and feet to stop the cramping...but if I could find some shoes I could sleep in..and walk to the bathroom in, that would be a lot better than taping sticks to the bottoms of my feet. |
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05-17-13, 01:12 PM | |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Msladybug, what a mess! Have you tried alternative therapies as well - acupuncture, acupressure, hypnotism, an herbalist? I'm not necessarily an advocate of them all in every circumstance, but if you've exhausted what traditional Western medicine can do for you, always worth it to seek alternatives.
I hope it gets better for you soon. ((((Hugs))))
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05-17-13, 01:49 PM | ||
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: MI
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http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=sh...981+4294967132 It's so light I didn't kick it off at night or kick my husband, I slept on the opposite side of him so I didn't. It took a night or two to get use to it but it was so nice to actually be able to walk after getting out of bed. Good Luck!! ...Cheryl
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