Exercising with plantar fasciitis.

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  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    WhaleToWench wrote: »
    I've tried multiple tablets, but they don't seem to do anything. I'm on the strongest codeine the doctors can give me, and apart from a slightly spaced out feeling, they don't ease the pain, I just care less.

    LOL! Yep, that's totally codeine! HATE that stuff! Oxycontin or hydrocodone actually relieves pain, and if I match the dose to my pain levels, I don't get spacey/tired/yucky feeling at all. I start with half a hydrocodone if the naproxen or ibuprofen won't touch it. If that doesn't work, a whole one when it wears off, etc. Pain titration--so much fun! These days, I don't have to open the oxy, though. I've only taken half a hydrocodone in the last MONTH, which is pretty awesome. I used to go through 2-3 oxycontin a month.
  • G8rRay
    G8rRay Posts: 89 Member
    This following link has some darn good information about plantar fasciitis, its treatment, and home therapy. Seems pretty informative.

    http://www.northcoastfootcare.com/pages/Heel-Pain-and-Plantar-Fasciitis.html

    Hope you have a most speedy recovery, OP!!! :)
  • cousindon
    cousindon Posts: 5 Member

    When I developed a heel spur (as a result of PF), I ended up with a sports medicine physician. He actually paid attention to what was going on. Barring that or maybe instead a podiatrist is likely to be more sympathetic to the issue and the run-of-the-mill GP.

    The problem with codeine is that it's masking the pain, not dealing with the inflammation.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I'm an underpronator with very high arches so I tend to have plantar issues as well as issues with my posterior tibial tendon. Getting some orthotics is going to be crucial and has alleviated most of my pain...I get flair ups every now and then, but they are much more a rarity these days.

    Also make sure you're running in proper running shoes that have been fitted for you and your gait.

    Given the issues I was having, I very rarely run these days and spend most of my time on my bike.
  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I'm an underpronator with very high arches so I tend to have plantar issues as well as issues with my posterior tibial tendon. Getting some orthotics is going to be crucial and has alleviated most of my pain...I get flair ups every now and then, but they are much more a rarity these days.

    Also make sure you're running in proper running shoes that have been fitted for you and your gait.

    Given the issues I was having, I very rarely run these days and spend most of my time on my bike.

    *high five

    Underpronators unite!
  • WhaleToWench
    WhaleToWench Posts: 13 Member
    That is the problem with codeine, but the naproxen hasn't helped either, and I've been on them since January. I tend to avoid taking tablets and just try and deal with the pain as best I can. My OH deserves a gold medal for dealing with me walking around like I'm continuously stood on Lego, haha! I don't want to rely on them forever. If getting some decent orthotics and a splint mean I can avoid being dependent on pain pills, then I'm gonna splash the cash. Really pleased with the responses I've had though. Thank you so much guys, and goodnight. I'm off to sleep! :) xxx
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