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Question: I'm going to get treatment for plantar faciitis the specialist wants to do cortizone shots. how does the shots fix my feet pain? is this a long term solution or a short term? if the shots dont work what would be the next step i should take? in in extrem pain everytime i walk.
Brief Answer:
would reduce the inflammation in the area and therefore the pain felt
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Plantar fasiitis refers to inflammation of an area in the foot called the plantar fascia.
Steroids such as cortizone shots have an anti inflammatory action, they reduce inflammation.
This is the reason they are considered an option for this condition. They should reduce the inflammation in this area and therefore reduce the associated pain.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
would reduce the inflammation in the area and therefore the pain felt
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Plantar fasiitis refers to inflammation of an area in the foot called the plantar fascia.
Steroids such as cortizone shots have an anti inflammatory action, they reduce inflammation.
This is the reason they are considered an option for this condition. They should reduce the inflammation in this area and therefore reduce the associated pain.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is it a short term solution? if it dont work what are the next steps to take?
Brief Answer:
would be a long term solution
Detailed Answer:
HI
The condition itself is usually self limiting, meaning that it usually resolves in the vast majority of persons.
Normally this is not the first response to this condition. Traditionally icing, stretching (physiotherapy) exercises, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, cataflam etc), strapping and over the counter braces as well as looking as changing shoes (if needed) are used for 6 weeks.
If there is no improvement then steroids are added to the mix.
Steroids would help in the long term
Please feel free to ask anything else
would be a long term solution
Detailed Answer:
HI
The condition itself is usually self limiting, meaning that it usually resolves in the vast majority of persons.
Normally this is not the first response to this condition. Traditionally icing, stretching (physiotherapy) exercises, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, cataflam etc), strapping and over the counter braces as well as looking as changing shoes (if needed) are used for 6 weeks.
If there is no improvement then steroids are added to the mix.
Steroids would help in the long term
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
everything u listed i have already tried thats the reason for getting the shots. i been deali g with thjs for 8 years and getting worse. i would like to know if the shots dont dont help what would another option be. thank u
Brief Answer:
surgery is the next option
Detailed Answer:
HI
So sorry you have been dealing with this for so long
The steroids should definitely be tried, should have been consider a while ago if its been 8 years.
Normally considered after at least 6 weeks.
In some cases, if there is no improvement with any of the above treatments, surgery is considered as the next option
If anything else unclear, , can let me know
surgery is the next option
Detailed Answer:
HI
So sorry you have been dealing with this for so long
The steroids should definitely be tried, should have been consider a while ago if its been 8 years.
Normally considered after at least 6 weeks.
In some cases, if there is no improvement with any of the above treatments, surgery is considered as the next option
If anything else unclear, , can let me know
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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