bluekarin Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 My ED (12) has this after having plantar fasciitis. She originally hurt her heel in March this year, with various diagnosis (its a break - rest it or its a sprain - move it) ending in the right person being there at the right time to diagnose RSD. She is much better i.e no longer uses crutches. But she still can't walk properly on her foot; hasn't been able to join in with game etc. (sure that's no real loss to her, but its an important part of school). I've been having a bit of a look on the internet, especially ARC who I look at about my YD who has JIA (Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis), but as with JIA, some of the diagnosis is scary. She has another appointment in a few weeks which I am considering getting her pain medication changed (she's currently on diclaphenac 1 tablet 3 times a day). So really what I am asking if anyone has had this, or known anyone to have this, and if having nerve suppressing injections did it help, and if so,for how long? And really, if anyone has any suggestions on how best to help her get moving again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I have nothing to offer I'm afraid Bluekarin, but I just wanted to say that I'm sorry to hear about your daughters. What a worry for you! I hope someone here will have first-hand experience and be able to offer you something at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I had that some years back when I was overdoing it with the exercise. My osteopath cured it in one visit... after much faffing around by the dcotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I had that some years back when I was overdoing it with the exercise. My osteopath cured it in one visit... after much faffing around by the dcotors. what did your osteopath do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I had spur heel - plantar fasciitis He mainpulated the foot, then strapped it up. I took the strapping off after 2 days and it was gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 All I can offer is sympathy and some empathy for the foot pain, and a suggestion to consider shoes that do you good or help prevent the problem re-occuring. Some are rather expensive but you only get one pair of feet for life... P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I had spur heel - plantar fasciitis He mainpulated the foot, then strapped it up. I took the strapping off after 2 days and it was gone! Thats what they think she had originally, well, after the original original injury and it has now developed into this RSD. I've emailed our local osteopath to see if they can help so I shall report back. I'd not even thought of osteopathy so thank you Jimnpaula - thank you for that link. I've had a brief look. I think the incline of the shoes you refer to would be too much pressure on her heel. It hurts to touch or put any weight on it. She has a silicone gel insert to go into her school shoes which helps as it dulls the impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 let me know if you don't have any luck with your local osteopath - I can ask Hector if he knows of anyone down your way. TBH I always go to him now with any sporting injuries or back problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 A mate of mine has that, it is the second time he has had it. The first time he had cortisone injections but this time has flatly refused to have them. He said it was extremely painful and didn't wish to go there again. He might be just a big wuss though. He reckons Gel insoles really help. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
