Hey guys about a month ago I started getting a little bit of heel pain that would come on for an hour or so and then leave. I only had a few attacks before, but since last night my heel has been hurting a lot whenever I walk on it. It just came on suddenly, it's not from exercise or anything like that. What could cause this? thanks
2006-08-18 18:44:49 · 7 answers · asked by hootie_999 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There is no easy answer - it could be as simple as the shoes you wear, to as complicated as some injury you might have sustained. There are a few things you can do. First off, look at the shoes you normally wear - do they support your foot well? do they provide enough support for your ankle? how old are they and have they seen better days? Sometimes its simply because a shoe has lost its value and needs to be replaced. Secondly, (assuming the shoes are in decent condition) you can go out to Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or any drugstore and look for orthotics (Dr. Scholl's footpads, etc.). What your looking for would be a heel cup and/or an arch support appliance that will fit in your shoe, but not hinder movement. You can also try a footpad (e.g. Dr. Scholl's gel insoles) that will help absorb the impact of your step since the pain generally comes from placing your foot on the ground and hitting it with your heel as you roll through your step. Finally, if the first two don't work or you want a professional, tailored opinion - you can make an appointment with a podiatrist. A physician who specializes in the care of feet and all aspects of them. He or she may advise certain changes or even prescribe a temporary medicine to help alleviate the pain.
2006-08-18 18:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by sean_ahlers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a disability and tried the doctor School's and they worked. I seen I walked on my heels by their machine. I walked around the corner to get the cheaper doctor School's for $10 for heel pain(because I did not want to invest $50 in something that did not work). My husband uses the more expensive ones at work and they help. Most Walmarts have the machine near the pharmacy area.
2016-03-16 23:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it is plantar fascitis or heel spurs. But that is usually from overuse--running, jumping, being on your feet too much in hard shoes, etc.
If this does not apply to you then there are more rare causes of heel pain such as certain forms of arthritis. So if it does not get better soon see a doctor.
2006-08-18 18:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HEEL SPURS ? I am sorry I don't remember much about what i've read on that. -but several yrs. ago----my heels hurt badly - mostly to walk on them, but after a while they just got better and alright.
best wishes; hope u get some good answers!
2006-08-18 18:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by Brown Eyed Susan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your wearing sandals which have heels smaller in beadth then that must be causing you a problem and stop wearing that sandals and even high heeled thats the soloution coz i had the same problem if it does't stops then i think you should consult a doctor
2006-08-18 18:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by TIMEPASS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
google heel spurs and see if your symptoms are similar, then see a podiatrist...
2006-08-18 18:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by debi_0712 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BONE SPURE PLANTERS WART SPLINTER STEPPED ON A NAIL RECENTLY?
2006-08-18 18:50:00 · answer #7 · answered by Penney S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋