Re: What type of Dr is best???? Orthopedic or Podiatrist??
Posted by bj on 2/04/99
I have had similar problems for nearly 1 year. Rx drugs and IBProfen only helped a small amount. A Podiatrist only wanted to inject, inject, inject. This helps for a couple of days - maybe a couple of weeks. Finally I went to a orthopedic who specialized in foot and ankle. She gave me excerises (also injected once) and a night splint. If this does not help, she recommends a cast for about 4 weeks. I have found the excerises (and stretches) to help the most. Also be sure to wear shoes with good archs to keep weight off the heel as much as possible. I have had alot of relief but after sitting have terrible pain for a few steps. The splint makes my leg hurt so I have stopped that. I'm trying wrapping now. Ice seems to be the best relief after walking.
Best wishes - I completely understand -- I thought I was alone with this problem.
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