Re: Has anyone here had EPF? I have questions about it.
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Posted by eileen on June 24, 1998 at 08:25:23:
Hi Melissa,
I am almost 11 months post EPF on my left foot, and also have it mildly on my right. My orthopedic surgeon was great, I had no complications but a slow recovery which drove me crazy.I did not get complete relief from the surgery. I continue to have mild pain at the inside heel if I do any extended walking or exersicing. It still is better than pre surgery. I am able to do all my regular day to day activities 95% pain free, or only a twinge if I push it slightly. I still think I am better than before surgery although a change in my lifestyle helped as much as the surgery I feel. I changed jobs from being a nurse spending the days on my feet 95% to working at a computer sitting. I still cannot walk more than a mile or so without mild pain, but it does subside. I finally found a pain of birks that I can wear without pain after buying and returning 2 other pair so I now have an alternative to athletic sneakers with orthotic which have been the only thing I have been able to wear pain free for 2 yrs. I am not planning to have surgery on the right since the pain has subsided with the change in lifestyle. Good luck with the surgery, if you would like more info you can e-mail directly also. eileen
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