Re: Failed EPF Surgery
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Posted by Lynda Spiegel on June 07, 1998 at 17:52:25:
I had and EPF in March of '96 of my right foot because that was the worst. I first had symptoms of PF in both feet in '92 after several years of doing high-impact aerobics. Before my EPF I had my feet taped, cortisone shot, NSAIDs, foot splint, physical therapy with stretching and ultrasound, expensive orthotics as well as heel cups and cushioning. Have seen 4 podiatrists, 2 orthopedists, one rheumatologist. Had 2 more cortisone shots after that procedure. I had a second more open procedure done directly on my heel, about 1 1/2 inches in 1/97. After that procedure I had quite a large lump on my heel, had more physical therapy and 1 more cortisone shot. My podiatrist as a last resort suggested Amitriptyline for nerve pain. I had some results with that but very dry mouth, stopped it this Feb. and saw a pain clinic specialist and am currently in a pain management class. Now I'm on Nortriptyline and Ultram for flare-ups. It hasn't been fun but as I told my podiatrist I'm not sorry I had either procedure because I would have always wondered if I'd done everything possible.
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