Plantar fasciitis, just curious have you had it?

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  1. Have you or do you have plantar fasciitis

    • 12
      Yes, I have it now
    • 20
      Yes, I have had it in the past
    • 6
      No I never had it

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I've been a runner for years and never had an injury. I've developed PF actually noticed it after 3 13 hour shifts in a row with no break working LTC and it hasn't gotten better since. It may be a tear and not PF, but at the moment my insurance won't cover an MRI. I am not asking for medical advice (or advice at all), because I've gotten way too much of it from my running friends and nurse friends. Most of it hasn't worked. My question has arose when I have had so many nurse coworkers respond with "Oh I have that too" or "Oh I had that too". So I am curious how many have had plantar fasciitis? I'm not even going to dive into the back injuries or other work related injuries.

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Yep, I've had it twice, when I worked med/surg years ago. Never had it since. The best treatment I found was a boot that kept my foot flexed at night...it was a lifesaver. You can buy them at medical supply stores, or your local pharmacy might have them. Good luck to you---PF is a real pain, literally.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I had a bad, bad, BAD case of it about ten years ago. Lasted 2-3 months.

I have it again right now, has lasted about six months but is waning right now. But this time it's not nearly as painful, and it takes fewer steps to get to pain-free this time.

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Had it really bad last year- needed multiple injections, orthotic inserts, and a night splint to deal with it. Still use the night splint, but invested in a better pair of shoes in lieu of the orthotics- too hard and a pain to transfer from shoe to shoe.

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Had it really bad last year- needed multiple injections, orthotic inserts, and a night splint to deal with it. Still use the night splint, but invested in a better pair of shoes in lieu of the orthotics- too hard and a pain to transfer from shoe to shoe.

Tried 4 different shoes and a couple orthotics before giving in and finally heading in to a podiatrist. I am currently wearing a removable air boot/fracture boot and done spending money on new shoes. I am sticking to whatever my doctor says and not deviating from the plan for now because what I was doing was not working. I just was surprised that this seems to be so common for nurses. I feel like they are doing a lot of teaching on body mechanics and back injuries, but I never heard a thing about protecting your feet and had no idea foot problems were so common. And would be curious on research done to prevent foot problems in nursing.

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Specializes in LTC and Pediatrics.

I have had it in the past, but not when I was a nurse.

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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.

Flat feet predisposes to PF.I have no arch at all.Custom orthotics(which insurance does not pay for)Is the most effective treatment.Have to wear them forever to prevent it fro reoccurring...

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Specializes in LTC.

I haven't had PF, but suffer from Achilles tendonitis here and there. However, my husband has been battling with PF for several weeks and it's killing him. (Not enough to go the doctor, of course.) He just bought a pair of orthotic inserts and they seem to be helping. He said a lot of people he's talked to at his job also say they've had it. Must be pretty common.

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Ah, plantar fasciitis can be quite a problem. I'm still dealing with it but a few tweaks in my diet have helped me to reduce the pain. I've started taking more omega3 (from krill oil and fish oil) and reducing omega6 intake. Since then I've experienced positive results.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

I have had it off and on over the years and while I will not give specific medical advice which is not allowed anyway I have come up with a program of stretching, TENS, and vitamin and mineral supplementation that has virtually eliminated the problem. If I ever get around to applying for a patent I'll make millions.

Hppy

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Yes had it some 10-12 years ago, and it was terrible, had cortisone shots with little relief, then returned. Podiatrist made me a set of orthotics which worked great, and changed shoes to ones with arch and not as soft, he recommended new balance, so i went with them. Never have had a reoccurance since.

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I've been a runner for years and never had an injury. I've developed PF actually noticed it after 3 13 hour shifts in a row with no break working LTC and it hasn't gotten better since. It may be a tear and not PF, but at the moment my insurance won't cover an MRI. I am not asking for medical advice (or advice at all), because I've gotten way too much of it from my running friends and nurse friends. Most of it hasn't worked. My question has arose when I have had so many nurse coworkers respond with "Oh I have that too" or "Oh I had that too". So I am curious how many have had plantar fasciitis? I'm not even going to dive into the back injuries or other work related injuries.

You can shop around and pay out of pocket for a MRI last time I did one I paid $800 cash prices

I read a post on this site last week on this subject. I have started stretching my feet out in the morning before I get out of bed and it has made the world of difference as of late

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