I have self diagnosed Plantar Fasciitis which I have had for around 6 months. It is extremely painful so I am using special footbeds in my shoes and I also want to wear a compression sock. Is this likely to be a problem for someone with Diabetes type 2? I would want to wear the socks overnight as I struggle to walk in the mornings because of the pain in my feet. Does anyone else know or has anyone else had this problem and used the socks?
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KookyCat
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Hi Lesley
I have plantar fasciitis and use socks, but they are plantar fascia socks and they’re prescribed. Compression socks could be quite dangerous if you have compromised circulation so I wouldn’t use those without consulting a medical professional. Also I would consult a medical professional about a diagnosis, diabetes can cause a lot of damage to your feet, not all circulation related so it’s always best to check. I had plantar fasciitis before diabetes and even though I knew what it was I still checked. Always best to be on the safe side 🙂
if it is PF I can recommend the PF socks, I got my prescribed but then I had to buy my second pair because they were no longer on the NHS prescribing list. They changed my life on the PF front and wouldn’t be without them when I have a flare up 🙂, that said they are quite tight so you’re not supposed to wear them at night. On the GP Route they can also sometimes do injections of steroids that really really help a stubborn case.
I have plantar fasciitis and use socks, but they are plantar fascia socks and they’re prescribed. Compression socks could be quite dangerous if you have compromised circulation so I wouldn’t use those without consulting a medical professional. Also I would consult a medical professional about a diagnosis, diabetes can cause a lot of damage to your feet, not all circulation related so it’s always best to check. I had plantar fasciitis before diabetes and even though I knew what it was I still checked. Always best to be on the safe side 🙂
if it is PF I can recommend the PF socks, I got my prescribed but then I had to buy my second pair because they were no longer on the NHS prescribing list. They changed my life on the PF front and wouldn’t be without them when I have a flare up 🙂, that said they are quite tight so you’re not supposed to wear them at night. On the GP Route they can also sometimes do injections of steroids that really really help a stubborn case.
PhoebeC
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Get a new GP then. You need to know what a going on
Brando77
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I had that from using steps while working without boots (worrying about clients carpets) never again, it's horrendous, like walking with a tennis ball in my boot. I feel for you
KookyCat
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Hi Lesley
On the GP front, you could try telling them you’re diabetic and have severe foot pain (I assume it’s pretty severe, I’m not telling you to say it is if the pain isn’t severe just to clarify). They should have a red foot protocol in place that fast tracks your appointment if memory serves me correctly. Self help wise the plantar fascia socks are available from boots, they are pretty expensive though but they really help me, they support your arch whilst walking and stop the over extension of the ligament which helps the inflammation to subside. Also lots of people find rolling a tennis ball underneath their arch (ball on the floor foot on top) helps to stretch it out. Hurts like nobodies business but lots of people find it helps, personally I didn’t find it very helpful, but I might be different because of my super elastic tendons. The other thing is people tend to gravitate to soft shoes or trainers because they’re in pain and the foot specialist told me to do the opposite because the softer the shoe the more it allows the foot to overextend which is the trigger, he told me to go for a comfortable shoe that’s supportive and not super flat, so has a definite heel section of around 1.5 inches. Sorry you’re struggling with all this and hopefully you’ll get some relief soon, but I’d make that appointment now even if it’s for a few weeks time because sadly in my experience if it’s lasted for 6 months already it’s likely to need a bit more intervention. Sorry to keep harping on about doctors, I’m only stressing that because feet are such a tricky area with diabetes and I wouldn’t want you to do any accidental damage if it’s something else. Hope you feel better soon 🙂
On the GP front, you could try telling them you’re diabetic and have severe foot pain (I assume it’s pretty severe, I’m not telling you to say it is if the pain isn’t severe just to clarify). They should have a red foot protocol in place that fast tracks your appointment if memory serves me correctly. Self help wise the plantar fascia socks are available from boots, they are pretty expensive though but they really help me, they support your arch whilst walking and stop the over extension of the ligament which helps the inflammation to subside. Also lots of people find rolling a tennis ball underneath their arch (ball on the floor foot on top) helps to stretch it out. Hurts like nobodies business but lots of people find it helps, personally I didn’t find it very helpful, but I might be different because of my super elastic tendons. The other thing is people tend to gravitate to soft shoes or trainers because they’re in pain and the foot specialist told me to do the opposite because the softer the shoe the more it allows the foot to overextend which is the trigger, he told me to go for a comfortable shoe that’s supportive and not super flat, so has a definite heel section of around 1.5 inches. Sorry you’re struggling with all this and hopefully you’ll get some relief soon, but I’d make that appointment now even if it’s for a few weeks time because sadly in my experience if it’s lasted for 6 months already it’s likely to need a bit more intervention. Sorry to keep harping on about doctors, I’m only stressing that because feet are such a tricky area with diabetes and I wouldn’t want you to do any accidental damage if it’s something else. Hope you feel better soon 🙂
ColinUK
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In what timescale?
Every surgery has either emergency appointments or some other way of getting to see the doctors short notice. You also have diabetes which should help you jump the queue if you say it’s related to that. Good luck
Fatbellycustard
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Sounds like it might be worth chatting with your local surgery, or their oversight group, or failing that go elsewhere. A very poor level of service from them if I may say so.
grovesy
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They are better than some around here. The twice I have used I have spoken to a Dr. Withinn the hour for initial consultation, then seen in the surgery again with an appointment for examination within another hour.
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