Should I go back to podiatrist

By Anonymous September 19, 2012 - 5:07am

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I have been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis. So far I have been doing stretching exercises, ice/heat packs, shoe inserts and a cotizone shot. I had the cortizone shot 6 days ago. It alleviated the pain in my heal and left side of my foot, unfortunately I now have a sharp pain in the middle back of my heel and along the left side of my heel. The pain actual seems worse than the original pain. Before, I would get some relief if I walked a little but with the new pain it seems to be constant if I'm on my feel at all. Should I go back to my Doctor or just rest. I was on my feet a lot right after I got the shot for a few days.

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Rosa Cabrera RN

Dear Anon,

Thanks for posting your question. Cortisone injections for plantar fasciitis can be controversial because the steroid is known to cause loss of fatty tissue. This may result in plantar fasciitis patients finding it difficult to walk due to the thinning of your feet cushions.

It may be a good idea to revisit your podiatrist and ask to continue treatment but without the steroids.

https://www.empowher.com/condition/plantar-fasciitis/treatments

Best of luck,

Rosa

September 19, 2012 - 7:59am

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