I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in not one, but I had to be the lucky one to get it in both feet. This has to be the worst pain I've experienced besides giving birth to my son. I've had a bad luck streak going for almost 2 years now. Elbow surgery, broken fingers and the worst pain in my heels and up the side of the foot imaginable. They put me in casts to immobilize the feet and take the weight off them to get that muscle to heal underneath. Well as soon as the casts came off the pain was waiting for me as I stepped down off the examination table. I've had cortizone injections, anti-inflammatory meds, ice packs constantly, a boot on my foot for 4 weeks on each foot, etc..
What is going to make this go away. The doctor discharged me and said he can no longer be of service to me. Does anyone know of some new treatments out there or something perhaps I can do myself to alleviate and lessen this pain.

Hi, tonysgrlaz1

Might it not also come from whatever kinds of shoes that you've been wearing? That's how it happened to me.

Getting shoes that had really good arch supports really helped to alleviate the pain of mine. Or, maybe yours wasn't located in the same place on the feet as mine? Don't know...

Thanks!

Hi
I have (had?) plantar fasciitis for more than a year now. I think it is all very individual. As many people you will get to answer the question so will be the treatment recommendations. One has plantar fasciitis because of his high arch so he needs arch support. The other has plantar fasciitis because he is running too much and he needs cushioning. One has flat feet, one spends 10 hours a day on his feet, the other run too much... and so on.
The point is that everyone should find his own cure. You should be active with your treatment trying to find the one that will give you comfort. Don't give up as you can see most of the people find relief at the end.
Think about your gait and how do you keep injuring your foot. You are responsible for your own health.
Did you change your shoes to try a different type of shoe?
The best thing for me was taping. I have found it very useful. I am done with the heel pain and I am still taping my feet while running. Taping will keep your foot from getting injured again and will help you get through your daily routine. I have found this website to give me many good ideas at:
http://plantar-fasciitis-elrofeet.com
Take care

The only thing that brings relief to my feet are casts. I have it in both feet, the left being worse. I have had casts, cortisone, and cortisone with casts. The cortisone did nothing, the casts help and keep the pain away for a while. I am usually in the casts for 8 to 10 weeks every 8 to 12 months. The Dr said if I used a wheelchair and kept non weight bearing, I would only have 4 to 6 weeks of cast time. The wheelchair was just too much, couldn't do anything, so longer in casts, but walking casts. The pain comes back slowly after the casts are off, but the relief when they are applied come within a few days or so for me. This is what has kept me going for the last 5 years or when nothing else works. It was hard for my wife to get used to me being in casts on a fairly regular basis. If you are pain free in casts, have them applied when you really need to be pain free. You will get used to walking in them. I have not gone on a vacation in 5 years without casts on both legs. Get some funny looks and questions, but don't have constant pain detracting from the fun. Be sure to ask the Dr for waterproof fiberglass casts if you try this treatment.

Good luck!