plantar fasciitis.. anyone?

[LVN_it1995]

i was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. the term doesn't help get rid of the pain but it is nice to know that there is such a condition for the awful grinding, burning, tearing pain at the base of my heel and the arch of my foot. i worked the night shift (not too much standing) but by the end of the shift i felt like i was walking on the bones of my heel!! excruciating. i don't know how i survived the last week. i terminated my employment due to this condition. is there any employment opportunities in nursing (i am an lvn) that don't require much standing? the doctor told me that i have to lose weight too, that it is exacerbating the condition. whew..i don't know how it's going to happen without me being able to walk, jog, or do some kinda standing routines.. i really feel stuck:o

[aurora155]

I'm really encouraged by all the posts here on successful treatment. I think I've had PF for about a decade. My doctor told me to do exercises which didn't help much and then suggested icing whenever they hurt. I didn't seem to be able to communicate to her that this is a constant problem, not like a sore muscle that hurts once in a while. How can you ice your feet every waking moment? Finally, she gave me prescription (but not custom) orthotics, and these helped a lot. They are hard plastic. I also wear sturdy shoes with lots of cushioning. But my feet still hurt every day and standing for a long time is very painful. After a long walk somewhere, and then sitting, I am pretty much in hobble-mode for the rest of the day. Because of th is, I have been unable to keep up on my regular amount of exercise, and I have gained weight. I am going to try some of the suggestions in this thread. I never thought I would be able to get the relief described here--my doctor seemed to think this was a lifelong condition and I just had to put up with the pain and adjust my lifestyle accordingly.