Pain relief with homeopathic ointment
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Posted by Barbara Jordan on September 02, 1998 at 12:46:04:
I have had PF for almost a year now and like most you have tried lots of remedies. I have customized orthotics, a soft cast I wore for 4 weeks, tried a cortizone shot--none of which seems to have made any difference. I now find that the stretching exercises are crucial to feeling better. I have been going to an acupuncturist (my insurance does cover this at 70%)for about 6 weeks and find that it has not made a big difference other than to perhaps make the pain a little more bearable. The acupuncturist gave me a homeopathic natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic cream called Traumeel and this has worked well for me--especially when the pain is bad. I think it works better than taking the motrin/anaprox types of anti-inflammatories. I have also started Weight Watchers and am enjoying losing the 30 pounds I put on when I quit smoking. After reading the messages posted here I am off to the shoe store again. I find it really difficult to find wide shoes that accommodate orthotics. Anyway, I am still hopeful and determined and love this web-site!!! Thank you all for sharing.
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