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Hope these shots help [my foot for Disney trip in May]
We will be in Disney May 14th and just got some shots for Plantar fasciitis in my foot.
Right now it is hard to be on my feet all day,which I have to for work,in steel toe boots also.
Have had it awhile,think it started because I was walking funny from having previous knee surgery.
So 3 weeks ago I was fitted for shoe orthodics,which I picked up today and he also gave me around 5 shots in my heel to try and get this under control.
just don't want this to put a damper on Disney.
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My sister had the same shots last year before our trip and they did work. As a matter of fact, this time the shots seem to last much longer. Trying to remember if she did anything special like foot stretches, etc. Just follow your doctor's advice and you'll have a magical time.
yep Icing my foot now also a few weeks ago got the gel shots in my knees to help those out. Just don't want the swelling and pain from standing all day
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I have both plantar fasciitis and a tendon problem in my left ankle/heel. I have so far avoided the shots. I have the orthotics but they don't fit in my street (work) shoes so I have never used them. I have a night boot now that holds my foot in a fairly uncomfortable position with the toe end of my foot towards my knee. It keeps the tendons stretched overnight. It helps a lot, but is a pain to wear and sleep in. Since I don't want to take it with to Disney I am trying to avoid using it right now to get my foot used to not having it.
I found that stretching my foot when I wake up before getting out of bed helps. Also, I cannot walk barefoot. So I wear shoes all the time, even around the house.
sounds the same as me. have had the boot awhile and think I have made it 2 nights with it on all night. usually rip it off half way through the night. helps to stretch it first thing in the morning before getting out of bed
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Back in February we spent 10 wonderful days at Disney. Unfortunately, all the walking did not agree with my feet and I have been having terrible pain right by the heel of my feet all the time.
My mother took me out and got me a pair of those Sketcher Shape Ups (not Tone Ups) and I have to tell you - they are THE most comfortable shoes I have ever had on my feet! I can walk without pain! They have a very thick layer of memory foam and cushioning. I saw lots of people wearing them - men and women.
We're going back to Disney in 99 days (YAY! DOUBLE DIGIT DANCE DAY!) and i definitely plan on wearing these sneakers! Wish I had them in February.
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Definitely take time to stretch your calves and feet several times a day (esp when you get up in from bed or sitting for extended periods). And do a lot of toe-touches to stretch the backs of your legs. Make sure all your shoes are supportive.
I've had plantar fascitis on and off for the last five or so years (one foot or the other). Currently pain free (knock on wood). I've never done the shots. I did resort to an accupuncturist last year, when I also started having pains in my hip and leg due to walking funny. It did help, but didn't cure.
sounds the same as me. have had the boot awhile and think I have made it 2 nights with it on all night. usually rip it off half way through the night. helps to stretch it first thing in the morning before getting out of bed
Good luck finding what works for you. I've also been through the whole Plantar problem...shots, custom orthotics, night boot...you name it, I tried it. The more you get your feet stretched out each day, the less they should hurt the next. Whenever you aren't in your work boots, stretch and ice! (I used to keep a bottle of water in the freezer just for rolling under my feet at the end of the day.) As annoying as the night boot is, it really did seem to help. Is is hard to get used to though!
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My sister had the same shots last year before our trip and they did work. As a matter of fact, this time the shots seem to last much longer. Trying to remember if she did anything special like foot stretches, etc. Just follow your doctor's advice and you'll have a magical time.
also a few weeks ago got the gel shots in my knees to help those out. Just don't want the swelling and pain from standing all day
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