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Been a while now since I've walked. I suppose there's a chance the
muscle is sore, but I'm beginning to think that I may have splintered the bone as someone pointed out. Whatever the case, I haven't been walking much at all unless I have to. There's a touch of pain especially if I don't wear the Superfeet shoes, so it's still going to take quite some time yet before I'm ready to resume. I've lost even more weight, but that has been basically through diet alone. I'm just glad I've lost and not gained this time! As for the exercises, I've been hesitant to do those other than stretching the toes upward. The dips seemed to exacerbate the pain so I haven't tried them again. Sam |
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Well, it's been nearly a month since the onset of the fasciitis. I
still haven't tried extended walking as an activity because I still feel a touch of pain, sometimes with just normal walking and sometimes during or just after I've lifted something heavy. I initially tried the stretches suggested here, but I found that, aside from the pulling the toes back stretch, that the one you do on a step just aggravated the pain so I stopped it for now. I guess the good news in all of this was that I still managed to lose the weight I needed to, basically through diet alone, and in fact my weight is now about 3 lbs less than my initial goal, so quite satisfied there. I do have two questions though: 1) Would the fasciitis take this long or longer to heal completely? 2) Someone had mentioned a possible bone fracture in addition to or instead of the fasciitis. Since it's taking longer to completely heal than I suspected, is the fracture a possibility? Sam |
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On 09/06/2015 04:37 PM, Ed Prochak wrote:
Bone takes about 6 weeks to knit back together. Tendons take longer. So it's hard to say which case it is. Not too concerned about it. As long as I don't eat like a horse, and I haven't been, my weight is stable and in fact still I've still been losing. As of today, there is still a touch of tenderness now and again, but not taking any chances and I will give it some more time. |
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Ok, today, after just over a month, and armed with the "orange"
Superfoot insert in each shoe, I decided to try and go for 1/2 my prior distance at full speed. The result: disappointment. I originally aimed for 45 minutes, but stopped around 35 min when I started feeling pain in the affected foot. I was afraid to go any further for fear of triggering a total relapse. So that was that ![]() acted up three years ago, it took a good 3 months to heal and even today it can be "tender" at times. I tried doing the stretches for the foot suggested here early on, but all it seemed to do was make the symptoms worse. Not sure what would happen at this point, but I may try and start the stretches tomorrow. I thought the Superfoot would do the trick at this point, but it isn't. Rats. Sam |
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Another update today. On a whim and sort of out of desperation, I
revisited the local Walmart footcare isle as I had noticed a variety of cheap inserts there in the past. I decided to simply purchase any that said they were for "plantar fasciitis". Even in total, the cost for 4 pairs was still less than one Superfoot and a lot easier to return if I have problems. So tonight, I started testing. I started off with a single Dr. Scholl's athletic insert with supposed support for plantars, but after just general, slow normal walking I found that it wasn't enough. I then decided to try another insert especially made for plantar fasciitis (or at least that's how it was marked). Still some pain. Finally, I decided to try an experiment: re-insert the Dr. Scholl's and then place the "specially made" one for PF on top of the Dr. Scholl's. There was initial concern here as the PF insole was a bit small and that this might cause discomfort (I had blisters start to form recently from too small a Superfoot insert). Anyway, I did start walking with the combination, slow at first and.... no pain! I then proceeded to go my normal athletic walking speed, and I was able to go 1/2 my normal distance virtually without pain! Just a touch, but nowhere near like the recent try with the Superfoot. Not getting too excited yet, but I believe I have found my preliminary answer. Apparently, the double inserts must relieve the pressure even better than the one plus add additional padding where needed. I won't know for sure until I try the combination a few more times, and I definitely won't start pushing too much yet until I'm sure the pain is no longer an issue. It would be great if so! One thing I didn't have on were my socks, but I was still able to complete my half distance without blister formation, couple of hot spots but no broken skin easily solved next time when I wear my socks. Hopefully, this is a breakthrough for me. Hopefully. Sam Ok, today, after just over a month, and armed with the "orange" Superfoot insert in each shoe, I decided to try and go for 1/2 my prior distance at full speed. The result: disappointment. I originally aimed for 45 minutes, but stopped around 35 min when I started feeling pain in the affected foot. I was afraid to go any further for fear of triggering a total relapse. So that was that ![]() acted up three years ago, it took a good 3 months to heal and even today it can be "tender" at times. I tried doing the stretches for the foot suggested here early on, but all it seemed to do was make the symptoms worse. Not sure what would happen at this point, but I may try and start the stretches tomorrow. I thought the Superfoot would do the trick at this point, but it isn't. Rats. Sam |
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Ok, since some folks asked, here is the latest update after just over 8
months. After the plantar onset, I stopped walking until it healed and it has basically taken this long. I tried about 4 different types of inserts (Superfoot, Pinnacle, Walmart, etc) and doubling them up, but my distance was still severely limited until the onset of the pain. The good news is that I didn't gain much weight at all despite not being able to walk, maybe 6 lbs and this varies by 3 lbs due to water weight. So the task of losing the weight is much easier. Of course, I'm out of shape cardiovascularly and it shows during the walks with the HR jumping up a lot. So, yesterday, after placing the Pinnacle inserts in my shoes, I started walking again. I no longer plan on the 6.5-9 mi/ day walks like I used to. As long as I manage to keep my weight steady, the most I will ever walk for now on is 4 mi, but this won't be everyday. I may end up alternating days of biking with walking, but I prefer to stick with walking as long as I limit my distance this time. Not much more to say other than folks wishing me luck maybe. I sure don't want to end up with the fasciitis again and hope the shorter distances, less total miles per week, and the inserts will do the trick. Thanks again for all those who tried to help. Sam |
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On 04/19/2016 01:11 PM, Beach Runner wrote:
On Friday, April 15, 2016 at 7:09:42 PM UTC-7, Sam Seagate wrote: Ok, since some folks asked, here is the latest update after just over 8 months. After the plantar onset, I stopped walking until it healed and it has basically taken this long. I tried about 4 different types of inserts (Superfoot, Pinnacle, Walmart, etc) and doubling them up, but my distance was still severely limited until the onset of the pain. The good news is that I didn't gain much weight at all despite not being able to walk, maybe 6 lbs and this varies by 3 lbs due to water weight. So the task of losing the weight is much easier. Of course, I'm out of shape cardiovascularly and it shows during the walks with the HR jumping up a lot. So, yesterday, after placing the Pinnacle inserts in my shoes, I started walking again. I no longer plan on the 6.5-9 mi/ day walks like I used to. As long as I manage to keep my weight steady, the most I will ever walk for now on is 4 mi, but this won't be everyday. I may end up alternating days of biking with walking, but I prefer to stick with walking as long as I limit my distance this time. Not much more to say other than folks wishing me luck maybe. I sure don't want to end up with the fasciitis again and hope the shorter distances, less total miles per week, and the inserts will do the trick. Thanks again for all those who tried to help. Sam Inserts, really orthodics that don't match the shape of your foot, and compensate for your gait really won't do you much good. Generally, podiatrists make molds of your feet, watch your gait, and make hard orthodics. They are expensive and covered by insurance. They can help. They need to be refurbished every few years. Next, great chiropractors make orthodics, once again based on molds, and great ones watch your gait, and decide on specific features. The difference is these are flexible and use the natural motion of your feet. They have limited lifetimes. Then something great and new has come out. The Walking Store, found in many malls has a machine you walk on, it measures the exact shape of your foot, exactly where your arch is, and also where the pressure your feet have. In addition, you walk through the sensor so it gets your gait. Then, based on all that they have great orthodics, that I've found are wonderful, and also, much less expensive. I recommend trying them. This information is what I was waiting to hear. Unfortunately, two days out after a LONG recess from walking, and I could start to feel the pain return to the affected foot. This is with my current shoes and Pinnacle inserts. So that meant stopping walking once again and going back to the bicycle, but I'm not ready to throw in the towel quite yet with walking. I'm going to give your suggestion a try, visiting The Walking Company. I'm assuming their machine is different from the Dr. Scholl's machine Walmart uses as that one did me no good. Anyway, there's a store about 25 mi away from me and I'll be visiting it soon and report back. It's been nearly a week since I attempted any more speed walking and the foot is back to normal. Luckily, I stopped soon enough this time that I didn't end up missing any work, and I was able to carry on the normal routines of life. Thanks again and I'll report back soon. Sam All standard inserts do not match your specific feet. |
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On 04/21/2016 08:43 AM, Ed Prochak wrote:
Sam, Sounds like you are finding ways to manage this. No, not really. Truly wish I had this time. IIRC you decided not to have surgery to correct this. But I will mention for others that may be an option. my wife had it done and she no longer has problems with plantar faciitus. I wish you well and glad to hear you found a way to keep moving. As a last resort, I'm going to give Beach Runner's suggestion a try first before moving on to a podiatrist. Sam Enjoy the walk. Ed |
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On 04/23/2016 02:01 PM, Beach Runner wrote:
On Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:37:07 AM UTC-7, Sam Seagate wrote: On 04/21/2016 08:43 AM, Ed Prochak wrote: Sam, Sounds like you are finding ways to manage this. No, not really. Truly wish I had this time. IIRC you decided not to have surgery to correct this. But I will mention for others that may be an option. my wife had it done and she no longer has problems with plantar faciitus. I wish you well and glad to hear you found a way to keep moving. As a last resort, I'm going to give Beach Runner's suggestion a try first before moving on to a podiatrist. Sam Enjoy the walk. Ed Hi, I went back to the Walking Company to update my inserts. They have improved their technology and I love the improvements in their sport orthodic. Besides their sensors measuring the foot, your pressure points, your gait, they are now water wicking and breath. I was finally able to visit the store today. My feet were measured twice: first by taking a step with each foot across a platform, and then standing on the platform. From this information, they computed an insert for my shoes. This is the first time my feet have been checked in more than one way. With the Dr. Scholl's machine, there was only a single standing measurement, so with the additional method I'm hopeful. Since this particular store is in a mall, I then walked very fast a couple of miles around the mall with the new inserts. So far, so good and no pain, but I won't really know until I get out to my walking locales and go three+ miles for a couple of days. Keeping my fingers crossed. Will report back. Sam |
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On 04/26/2016 08:41 PM, Twittering One wrote:
DON'T After reviewing your replies and sarcasm in the group, I've decided to filter you out, but I'll reply just this once: Do you have anything useful to contribute here or are you just the group resident troll? You might want to reconsider if you are the latter. In any case, whether you answer or not will no longer be seen. Bye. |
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