ouch! they sure do hurt, heel spurs, don't they?
Posted by Bertha on November 06, 1998 at 10:36:29:
I was diagnosed with heel spurs many years ago, was treated with cortisone shots and ultra sound treatments. Also was fitted for slimthotics in the shoes. Pain does go away, but it always finds its way back. Today I once again am diagnosed with those little buggers, (heel spurs). I had x-rays taken and boy those spurs are sure big. The doctor has treated me with cortisone shots in both feet. I am also now wearing shoe orthotics, actually they are in my sneakers. These were fitted to the sneaker. Pain goes away but again always finds its way back. Especially if I am on my feet too long. If I go One (1) day without the orthotics forget it, Pain Amundo!!!!!!! I was told I was allowed three shots into each foot. I have had the three shots in the right foot, I believe only 2 in the left. The pain is more hurtful in the right than the left. Was told to see how long the shot would last. The last one I recieved lasted about 2 1/2 months until I put flat dress shoes on for a day. The doctor actually told me that I would have been better off wearing heels that day. Well! Now if this last shot doesn't work, my next and only other option I am told is SURGERY!!!!!!!!! Is there any other way?????????
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