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Question: I have a foot with pain (1-3, but rarely gone) along the sole, mid-foot, occasionally with inflammation on top, and only when walking. Sometimes bad enough to force a limp, gets better with a day or two staying off it, but comes back when I walk again. Hard floors are the worst. The oddest thing: if I take a deep breath sometimes I can FEEL it in my foot, generally when the problem is at its worst. This has been going on for two to three months. 51, very active, somewhat overweight but losing it, good general health. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
sounds like plantar fasciitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
your case sounds like plantar fasciitis. You have to visit an orthopedics specialist for the diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The most characteristic feature of this condition is the pain the patient feels on the first step out of the bed.
Some advice, that may help with plantar fasciitis - it this is indeed the diagnosis - until you visit the specialist. You should avoid standing. You should also avoid too much walking and/or walking on hard surfaces. Prefer to use soft shoes and put a silicon pad for the heels insides your shoes. You can try some stretching exercises if they won't cause any pain for the Achilles tendon. These exercises will also help for the sole. Ibuprofen will mask the pain but it won't help you get better and you're risking damage to your stomach, kidneys, blood pressure, etc. This condition takes a lot of time to heal completely and you'll have to be very patient.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
sounds like plantar fasciitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
your case sounds like plantar fasciitis. You have to visit an orthopedics specialist for the diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The most characteristic feature of this condition is the pain the patient feels on the first step out of the bed.
Some advice, that may help with plantar fasciitis - it this is indeed the diagnosis - until you visit the specialist. You should avoid standing. You should also avoid too much walking and/or walking on hard surfaces. Prefer to use soft shoes and put a silicon pad for the heels insides your shoes. You can try some stretching exercises if they won't cause any pain for the Achilles tendon. These exercises will also help for the sole. Ibuprofen will mask the pain but it won't help you get better and you're risking damage to your stomach, kidneys, blood pressure, etc. This condition takes a lot of time to heal completely and you'll have to be very patient.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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