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Congratulations on what you've done for yourself so far.
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Thanks!
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Ok, so what has been treatment so far? What shoes do you wear?
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The first week, he wrapped the arch in tape. But we haven't done that since. I also had to go on Aleve... a strong prescription the first week. Now I just take a non-prescription 200mg pill 3X a day. With food.
I have a Nike Women's Walker shoe, which he examined and we put different inserts in that give more support. I also brought him my slippers, which we added a lesser support to, as he said they already had pretty decent support. I am not supposed to go barefoot other than in the shower or the locker room. That's a pain in summer, but I have been good about it.
We are thinking to try a splint next. There was a boondoggle on insurance on that one. For me, the pain is primarily in my arches this time. The previous time I had it, it was excruciating heel pain. I ice frequently, using a frozen water bottle that I roll under my foot with some pressure. That helps the inflammation and also stretches the fascia.
I do think things have been getting a bit better lately. But it's kind of an up and down thing. Some days good, other days not so.
Hard pool workout today. One hour water aerobics... average heart rate 125 (a little higher than my norm) and I kept things in the mid-130s during the cardio portion. Then I swam for a quarter mile after, slowly. Then walked/jogged for a half mile with my quads burning.
Cynthia