Foot problems - am I screwed?

[DaughterofRuth]

I'm a 39yo with 2 years of pre-reqs to finish before I can start the ADN program at my local CC. I've just been diagnosed with plantar fasciia in both feet. An RN friend said my feet will now always be a weak point and I'll never make it through with bad feet to start with. DH says what kind of friend is so supportive like that, but aside from a lack of tact is she right? Even if I jump through the podiatrist's hoops, is this just another strike against me? I'm trying to remain positive, but its hard hobbling around like this imagining that my dream might be fadinga away.

[hzrizen]

I am sorry to hear that but i have hope.....

I too have fascitis (sp?) in my rt foot. had horrible pain in that foot for @ 1.5 yrs. finally after casting(hard and soft) and injectons, i had a fascia release and that really did the trick. I still have some pain every now and then but is is very much improved. I cannot go barefoot at all and i must get really good shoes and aleve usually takes the pain away when i do have problems(again this is rare). I have been a nurse for almost 1.5 yrs with no problem.

This doesnt have to count you out, see what your options are and go from there DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED.

If you have any questions you can ask here or pm me.

Good luck

Donna.

[nambour51]

No it is not the end of your dream. You just have to find out what treatment suits you the best. Good shoes are essential. (Podiatry, shoe inserts, surgery, injections etc) I Have lived with it for years. Orthotic shoe inserts helped, specific exercises helped ease the pain. Even tried reflexology. However 'foot mobilization' by a specialist masseur was what helped the most. (?Niblett? technique - designed to correct the underlying problem rather than just deal with the symptoms). Keep exploring all the options until you find one that works for you but don't settle for any second rate solutions -your feet are too valuable