I think that I may have heel spurs, Any suggestions on how to relieve the pain?
2006-08-12 13:46:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I had pain in both feet for at least 6 months. Hobbled out of bed every morning, with tears almost in my eyes. Went to the foot doctor, they took x-rays of both my feet. I had a heel spur on each heel. The next thing I know I'm getting a shot of cortisone each foot. They also taped my feet, to hold up my arches. Supposed to keep it on for about 5 days, which was impossible because I kept getting my feet wet. Man are you talking about relief. Yes sir, I walked and walked that day. Its been 2 months now and they still feel great. Also had orthotics made and never go bear foot....
2006-08-12 18:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by kallyjeen41 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to find a good surgeon who could scrape off the excess bone, but who's to say it won't come back, especially if you don't change whatever habits brought it on in the first place. Vigorous massage is very helpful, on the painful areas, and all around the heel where the fascia attaches, and at the point in the center of the heel (extra point ShiMien), and all around the calcaneal tendon (Achilles' tendon), and any trigger points in the calf muscles. Most people cannot massage their feet vigorously enough -- it's too hard on your hands! So go spend $10 on a "Footsie Roller," a wooden thingy that's like a ridged rolling pin that really can get into the corners. You can sit or stand and put pressure on it, far more than your hands could ever do. A golf ball is OK, but it's hard to control, and doesn't have the same ability to get into a narrow spot. You can also get a boot at a medical supply house for wearing at night that dorsiflexes the foot so the plantar fascia can't contract overnight (the reason the pain is usually the worst first thing on getting out of bed). The shoe inserts will probably help the symptoms, as long as they're not too soft, and the heel is elevated. (may seem contradictory, as you might think soft and cushiony would be the way to go, but firm really is better) NSAIDS will help the pain also, but as you noted, do nothing for the cause. Similarly, a cortisone shot may take down the inflammation temporarily, but you can only get so many cortisone shots before your connective tissue starts melting. Good luck. Be well.
2016-03-16 21:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A most painful thing to endure. When I got one I went to a bone specialist as a referral from my doctor. Had x-rays, of course, and then he gave me a shot of cortisone in the foot, followed up with antibiotic pills.
My foot hasn't bothered me since then.
2006-08-12 13:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor, see if they work with a podiatrist they can refer you to. Rest, cortisone injections, physiotherapy all should be tried before surgery. But, surgery might be necessary in extreme cases.
2006-08-12 13:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job off your feet.
I worked retail for 5 years and developed spurs... got off my feet and they went away.
2006-08-12 13:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't walk on hard surfaces with bare feet.
Get the most cushioned shoes you can find.
Try Dura-Shock brand soles.
2006-08-12 14:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to your doctor and they can give you an injection for it. Hurts like the dickens though. It does appear to give some relief.
2006-08-12 13:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by xxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the first phase, you want rest, ice, elevation and physiotherapy. See a doctor about the pain and then physiotherapy.
2006-08-12 13:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋