Re: Another Newbie with questions
Posted by Kris on 3/02/99
Well, I too went to a dr who just gave me anti-inflammatory Rx for PF. In fact he tried 5 different Rxs to no avail and then tried a cortisone shot. (Worse than childbirth! AWFUL PAIN!!!!) He seemed to just want to treat the symptoms, not the problems.I started looking this PF up and found this place and realized there was a lot more I could be doing. Well 3 weeks ago I switched to a new Orthopedic Dr and he has started me in Physical Therapy 6 days a week in the whirlpool, the bikes, rubber bands, leg press, etc all to stretch out the tendons. Then I was fitted for night splints which really help that 1st step out of bed in the AM pain. He also got me fitted for custom orthotics. I had bought Tulis brand over the counter at a sporting goods store and had been using those for months but these custom ones are really nice! Lots of good support. Plus this new Dr has been taping my arches which gives a lot of support too. Finally ice several times a day helps a lot too. I am certainly not pain free but I feel a difference already. I wish I had not wasted so many months with my 1st dr who just gave me a RX. I have not taken a pill in 3 weeks! I really made matters worse by constantly standing on the balls of my feet and walking around on my tiptoes all the time. Sorry to keep rambling, I really liked Daynas advice from a few days ago too! Good LucK!
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