I have never heard of a Pharmacist writing prescriptions.

For plantar fasciitis, there are good exercises to stretch that muscle and a foot brace in bed positions the foot well for elongating that muscle. A NSAID will help greatly with the pain if taken daily.

ETA: I was mistaken. I did not realize Debby was in Canada.

1. I had terrible pain in one heal--went to the foot doctor and he x-rayed it and then gave me a shot in my heel (really hurt) but I had instant relief and have never had it again. I don't know what I had but I know it wasn't a heel spur. I hope you get this taken care of as I know your pain.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I had plantar fasciitis once and it took an entire year to heal on its own.

Look up exercises and stretching for plantar fasciitis. They really help. And you should do them forever to avoid ever having this problem again. Also look up how to tape the foot and be sure you are wearing supportive shoes.

In light of your job, I would consult a doctor though.

Elizabeth, pharmacists have prescribing privileges in many countries.

My feet hurt a few years back. Someone suggested to me that I go to an athletic shoe store that specializes in getting you shoes specifically for your feet. They watch you walk across the floor, measure your feet and suggest shoes that really fit. I did that. I also bought shoe inserts for more padding. They recommended I go up from my regular 8.5 shoe size to a 9.5 and possibly a 10 with the padding. I did this and it really helped.

I'm sorry you're in pain. Physical therapy might help. I sprained my ankle 4 or 5 years ago and that foot has not been the same. Didn't help that I had to keep walking on it for work. I ended up going to an ortho doc who took another MRI last year. He sent me to PT, which didn't help much and finally to a pain clinic. I got an injection which made it hurt worse for a few days and then it got better. Now it is bad again. The pain clinic doc also prescribed Diclofenac patches which help a little. I wore one to bed last night because after being on my feet all day, the pain was really bad.

You have a different issue so maybe the PT will help you. I think I'm going to start doing my ankle exercises again. I have all the bands still.

Since you do have an xray and it shows a bone spur not certain why you are doing anything special for planter faucitis. A cortisone shot will help with the immediate pain but wearing shoes that have a very soft bottom or using a form in your shoe to lessen the pressure on the spur until it dissolves are the other things that were suggested to my husband. The foot specialist even suggested that he purchase a pair of the original Crocs and wear those when he was away from his office.

What ever you do you do not want to take those feel good pills. They were for immediate relief not long term relief and as you should know addictive.

Some years ago I developed plantar faciitis in one foot in response to a couple of bouts of acute sciatica. A change in walking patterns, which the sciatica could generate, can cause strain and inflammation resulting in the PF. My doctor suggested orthotics, avoiding walking in bare feet, even in the house, and treating both the pain and inflammation with OTC nsaids. It took a few weeks but it worked and I have not been bothered by it since.

PF pain is always worse first thing in the morning or when getting up after sitting a long time so take your time when getting up and starting to move around.

And from an orthopedic medical site, this is what I found out about bone spurs and PF: "Although many people with plantar fasciitis have heel spurs, spurs are not the cause of plantar fasciitis pain. One out of 10 people has heel spurs, but only 1 out of 20 people (5%) with heel spurs has foot pain. Because the spur is not the cause of plantar fasciitis, the pain can be treated without removing the spur."

The advice given maifleur's husband is the same that my podiatrist gave me. I have had a bout of adhesive capsulitis in each shoulder, so I had already experienced cortisone injections. When I started to have problems with my right foot, my primary doctor, who was wonderful at finding the right spots in my shoulders, didn't want to do injections in feet. He advised me to do the stretching exercise in the morning before I got out of bed, and to wear good shoes with cushion and support, to see if that helped. He said that when there is a spur, as the foot flexes, the fascia moves over the spur and the pressure causes inflammation.

The exercise worked for about ten years, but when the pain eventually returned, he referred me to a podiatrist. I don't recall ever taking pain medications, but it's the inflammation which is causing pain, so that needs to be addressed. The podiatrist gave me a cortisone injection and told me to wear good shoes with cushion and support, and NEVER to go barefoot. I love going barefoot, indoors or outdoors. I changed up my footwear, got rid of the cheap gardening clogs I'd been wearing, and tried to reform. A year later I was having the same foot pain and went back for another cortisone injection, admitting that I wasn't always wearing shoes indoors. I have been trying to wear shoes, even in the house, and when I lapse I can feel a bit of discomfort, so I know it's time to lace up.

The cortisone injections are very painful (if the doc hits the right spot), but the relief is worth it. I hope you can find relief.

Years ago I had problems with PF in one foot. I did get the cortisone injections that were a big relief...also painless in my case. The one thing that eventually helped on a permanent basis was going to an orthotics place and having inserts made. At first I was skeptical since they didn't look like much and weren't cheap. They also felt a little strange for awhile. However, they took care of the problem, and I eventually could stop wearing them.

If you have access to Super Feet orthotics, get a pair. I think you can order them from Amazon now, but it is better if you can go to a store and actually be fitted. Many running stores have them and can cut them to fit in your shoes. A pair of athletic shoes is best, but they can work in other shoes. Don’t let it get worse, and most recommend not getting a shot as it can mask the real issue and eventually cause further irritation and inflammation. Foot exercises do help. There are many online resources for this.

Goodness, where to begin. The first mistake was in ignoring the original ankle break. Those knob things, ankle bones, are there as attachment places for ligaments and tendons as is the heel of your foot. The break is caused by the pull of those attachments. That it didn't heal is not surprising because you were walking on it and each time you stepped the ligaments and tendons were yanking and pulling on it. Sometimes we get referred pain, referred pain to the other foot. You really need to see a proper orthopedic doctor to look into the whole issue.

If this was me I'd be going to my physio but then I have a really good one who has kept me running for the last 20 years through torn ligaments and a crack at the bottom of the tibia, patella issues, etc.

I have heel spurs as well. Horrible pain for about a year. Went to podiatrist and they wrapped it. Helped a lot and showed me how to do it myself. There are lots of good UTube videos to watch for relieve.

Suggest getting second opinion for accurate diagnosis to guide effective treatment, using a podiatrist based in a group of orthopedic surgeons, ideally affiliated with a medical school. Good luck.

I haven't done any stretches in four days and my foot feels 95% better. I think the stretches were making the pain worse, which when I googled, has happened to many people. I've also read that the cortisone shots are short term and the pain can come back even worse when it wears off, so I'm leery about them. I am wearing my Crocs flip flops in the house today (for the first time) and am this/close to buying the ugly things to wear to work as they do make the foot feel better. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm sure I've had the spur for many years, but the pain from the PF is worse than most pains I've ever had. Doesn't help that I watched the evening version of The Price Is Right and the actors from The Neighbors were on, and the one actress was wearing a 'boot' for a bone spur. I'm thinking she may have had hers removed. If my pain gets worse over the course of this week when I'm out of the Torodol (generic version), I'll go back to my GP and ask her to send me to a real foot doctor not a foot clinic. The worst part of that clinic is not just the parking (the parking lot was 100% full so I'm glad my husband drove me, but it was on the 2nd floor at the complete end of the very long hall. Who puts a foot clinic that far from the elevator? :( I'm going to ice it again tonight and massage the muscles in my lower legs and the facia under my foot again tonight and tomorrow. Fingers crossed this helps. I would go to the mall to buy the ugly crocs (they are UGleeeee!), but if they make my feet better, I'll do it, but the malls are just too busy for me right now and the Covid cases in Alberta makes us look like we live in the US. Sorry guys. :( Maybe I'll order them online.

How about getting a second husband, Deb; one to pilot the car around when there's no available parking, and the other to piggyback you down that long hall?

Has anybody suggested a cane, for apart from work situations? Do you think that easing the load and help with weight-carrying during that flexing while walking might help?

I feel for you, with all that standing and walking during work.

I hope that you can get an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment soon.

ole joyful

I have had this twice. I found a chiropractor that worked a couple of times on it and then they used the tens machine on it. It really helped. It also helps to roll your foot on a golf ball. This last time he asked me what kind of shoes i had and i told him i was having a hard time finding a pair that fit me good.. He told me to get some Brooks. I really like them, the toe part is wider and they are really comfortable. He also gave me a roller to roll my foot on. One of the exercises he tole me to do was to cross my leg and write the alphabet with my toes. I did cursive and printing them a few times a day and that really helped. I think it took about w months for it to get all better. Both times i had started walking a lot for exercise so I think someone is telling me walking is not for me. But I think the second time it was because my shoes were not in good shape. I also went with a larger size when i bought the Brooks. I never used to wear shoes in the house but told me I should so now I wear them all day long.

I had Plantar Fasciitis for 2 years, it finally went away, on occasion it will act like its coming back but nothing like it was. Always wear shoes! No barefoot ever!

Ten or so years ago I had two or three bouts with PF, and each lasted almost a year. I finally bought shoes with springs in the heels and they helped immensely. I also stretched and didn't let myself go barefoot at all, though that is my natural state.

I have PF, at the beginning when it was acute I got cortisone shots, rolled my feet on frozen water bottle and the foot stretching. Then I bought night splints like this - yes for both feet! https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Medical-Plantar-Fascitis-Splint/dp/B06WRP2Q7D/ref=pd_aw_sim_328_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06WRP2Q7D&pd_rd_r=be4b2224-6ff6-4bbd-8519-c2c28332366d&pd_rd_w=1bOLD&pd_rd_wg=euvVp&pf_rd_p=3fb1dff3-54f0-4aa2-a26a-ca8bfa507227&pf_rd_r=3S8NN2QCCZR0JQDVNYMK&psc=1&refRID=DW8CEC56D8Q8JP7Q1X9S

I've used them for years, you get used to it, and if I use them 3-4 times a week, always wear shoes or slippers in the house and supportive shoes elsewhere, no pain!

Get the crocs clogs on amazon ASAP , sometimes Walmart.com has them or a sporting goods store such as Spirts Academy. -send hubby to find them. Can you possibly wear them at work, at least for now? I can’t imagine how you get thru the day working retail with PF. Wear them 100% of the time from the moment you step out of bed. Only take them off to shower or sleep. Never go barefoot. If you do this, it will make a big difference. Sneakers were quite painful for me during this. The crocs clogs are amazing. My PF cleared up by doing this and never came back.