Re: Just Diagnosed-Take Care Selecting Doctors
Posted by John on November 03, 1998 at 11:58:56:
I was "just diagnosed" a year ago by a "Sports Othopedist." He refused to take x-ray. Gave me a steroidal injection, and anti-inflammatory drugs for two months. Then it was on to the "Sports Therapist." Two months of exercises, icing, and electro-stimulation did not lessen the pain. (Nor did the $$$ spent). On to podiatrist. X-ray taken and bone spur found. One non-steroidal shot, one week's non-steroidal Peroxicam, and a simple taping of the foot. Pain gone. Future visit promises an orthotic of some sort, as he says that my feet don't have enough fat as a cushion!
By the way, I'm 61 and have had an active lifestyle: minor jogging, tennis, skiing, golf (walking). If you read the articles at heelspurs.com, you'll get plenty of information on which to base youy decisions. Good luck.
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