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foot pain

I'd very much appreciate any hints anyone can give on the most cost-effective natural method of dealing with heel pain - I dont want to go "running round the shop" trying this/trying that and throwing away hundreds of £s in the process until I find THE method that works. Understandably - I'd rather head for whatever it is I need straight off - and save all the hassle/expense of trying all sorts until I find what works.
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  • frivolous_fay
    frivolous_fay Posts: 13,302 Forumite
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    Take it from someone whose ongoing treatment for a foot problem has stretched on over 2 years.... Speak to the doc and get a foothold on the referrals process (if necessary) THEN go shopping for stuff to tide you over while you wait :D
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  • myrnahaz
    myrnahaz Posts: 1,117 Forumite
    Assuming your pain is on the sole of your foot at the heel - Plantar Fasciitis (sp) - you should go to your GP, but you may find there's nothing that can be done other than painkillers and rest.
  • ceridwen
    ceridwen Posts: 11,547 Forumite
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    myrnahaz wrote: »
    Assuming your pain is on the sole of your foot at the heel - Plantar Fasciitis (sp) - you should go to your GP, but you may find there's nothing that can be done other than painkillers and rest.

    Thanks for that. 'Tis on the heel of one foot ...."rest"...hmmm....thinks...goes off with visions in head of one of those electric "scooter" type things that goes at about 4 miles per hour ...in order to get that "rest" whilst still getting on with my life....

    I do see what they mean about "rest" - but then think "how??" - would that be before or after going for a walk or even just living a basic everyday life of doing my job/shopping/etc? - 'tis all a bit more problematic than resting, say, an upper limb (which would be difficult enough with a life to lead...)....

    I could give up going for walks for the sake of it for a month or two - but notta lot longer than that...and as for giving up walking from A to B to get on with my basic life....hmmmm.......my head hurts....:rolleyes::D
  • McKneff
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    Have you tried memory foam wedges,
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 46,922 Forumite
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    Until you know what's causing the pain, you may indeed spend time and money unnecessarily on things which don't work.

    Go and see your GP (free), get a diagnosis (free), ask for a referral to physio if necessary (free).

    If it IS PF, I have found simple exercises suggested by a chiropodist and approved by a physio have eradicated it. But they say if I stop the exercises, the pain will come back.

    I do have off the shelf insoles now with supported arches, but in summer I can wear 'normal' sandals.

    But your problem could be something completely different!
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  • I've got PF and I've had it for about 2 years. The only thing I find will relieve the pain are my odd looking Crocs! They're marvellous and I swear by them, if I haven't worn them at all during the day I can certainly feel it later on! hth x
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  • LondonDiva
    LondonDiva Posts: 3,011 Forumite
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    Ice, streching your calves in case of tight muscles, wearing shoes that support your feet / ankles (no flatties /ballet pumps / flip flops apart from on selected occassions), weight loss as well will help if it's PF. Fill a small plastic botle with water, freeze and then roll it under your foot.

    Ask your GP for a referral to a podiatrist.
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  • myrnahaz
    myrnahaz Posts: 1,117 Forumite
    Our GP diagnosed PF in my son years ago and said there was little that could be done other than rest it (fat chance that a 14 yr old would rest) but DS's heel just got better on its own, within about a week.
  • ali-t
    ali-t Posts: 3,815 Forumite
    My GP offered me a number of options for PF including buying inserts for my shoes, exercises in the house (e.g. rolling a can/bottle with my foot), a steroid injection in my foot or to see the local football teams physio. Some were far more appealing than others....

    I now only get bothered with it if I wear flat shoes a lot
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  • never_enough
    never_enough Posts: 1,495 Forumite
    I suggest you go to the Dr first & see what they suggest. There are just so many possibilities.

    My response to sore feet is legs up & icepacks on them. :eek: You could also try those insoles that are gel filled or sheepskin, both of which help cushion your feet. Also running socks are good, the double layer type as they stop any rubbing.
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