Re: Icing and OTC anti-inflammatories
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Posted by Chrissy on August 21, 1998 at 06:52:27:
Kristen-My experience is similar to yours because I don't have debilitating pain, either. Talking about the long-term is not something I have a lot of experience with, but I do know this-the ice does help reduce the inflammation. I don't spend a lot of time icing my foot, just 20 minutes at night when I'm sitting down watching TV or something. It usually does make a big difference and doesn't require a lot of time. However, my podiatrist has not encouraged me to start heavily on the anti-inflammatories, so I have not been taking them either. I have barely any pain at all after 2 cortisone shots and Spenco inserts, so I continue to ice my foot regularly for preventative measures. Hope this helps!
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