Pain in heel

[jocat]

suddenly on Monday I got pain in my right heel,no history of trauma or anything. The pain in constant, it's a burning throbbing ache getting worse, now getting pins and needles as well, could it be diabetes related, should I be worried and seeing someone? I've tried ibuprofen, paracetamol, codeine and topical gels as well as cold packs, nothing is easing it at all, difficult to walk, any ideas please?
Thanks
Jo

 

[Ruth k]

I would see your GP tomorrow if possible , could be nerve pain but best get them to have a look at it for you.
All the best
Ruth

 

[Ljc]

I'm sorry to hear your in such pain. I think it would be best to get it checked out . It may be related to diabetes but could also be you have injured it without realising realising.

 

[mikeyB]

I reckon the answers to your queries are yes, yes, and yes. See if you can get an appointment at the docs soonest. Any problem with the feet in someone with diabetes is a potential matter for concern, so you need a medical opinion at the earliest opportunity. I don't think anybody on the forum will be able to offer any other advice.

 

[jocat]

Thank you mikeyb,ljc and Ruth for the replies, you've reassured me I'm not overreacting by thinking gp route,
Many thanks
Jo

 

[Ljc]

Please let us know how you get on.

 

[Jonsi]

Unexplained and sudden heel pain is usually Plantar Fasciitis which is very painful. Anti inflammatory medication usually helps but not instantly.

I would follow Mikeyb's advice and get it checked out by a Dr asap.

Diabetic feets is funny fings wot need lookin' after.

 

[AJLang]

Hopefully you can get to see your GP today. If you can't I would phone the podiatry department at your local hospital explaining that you are diabetic and the problem that you have. They will then decide whether they can get you a fast appointment with an NHS podiatrist. I really hope that you get it sorted out soon.

 

[Stitch147]

Im with Jonsi on this one. It could be Plantar Fasciitis. Ive had it in the past. Best to get it checked out. X

 

[jocat]

Thank you everyone for the replies I've phoned the surgery and am waiting for the nurse to phone me back, after reading up last night I was wondering about plantar fasciitis but it didn't mention pins and needles which got me worried again typical me!!
Jo

 

[Caroline]

The pain could be anyone of a number of things. Go get help as a matter of urgency. It may be something quite simple but at least you will rule everything out. See the doctor or the practice nurse or the podiatrist but please see someone. If the pain is unbearable and you don't mind a long wait you could try A&E

 

[jocat]

Hi saw a doctor late this afternoon he's diagnosed plantar fasciitis and has given me some information sheets and some exercises to do. It sure is painful I can say that! Ironic thing is my brother was diagnosed with it a couple of months back!
Thanks for all your replies
Jo

 

[chili]

It could be Plantar Fasciitis.

This, when i worked in the steel industry i suffered from this badly (not caused by the industry or the boots i hasten to add) i think mine was possibly self inflicted when i stamped on something, i done alot of reading and googling and kind of self diagnosed mine as "Heel Spurs" again after more googling i went to holland and barrett and bought a bottle of Calcium magnesium and zinc tablets popped one of these daily for maybe a month and cured myself of this excruciating pain.

these are the them, penny sale on at the moment
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sh...rrett-calcium-magnesium-zinc-caplets-60004290

heel spurs
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/heel-spurs-pain-causes-symptoms-treatments

hope you get it sorted

 

[Lilian]

These were the only shoes/sandals that I could wear when I had plantar fasciitis that that gave me any relief at all. At the time these were about the only make that did the cushioned anatomical footwear. I believe there are more who do them now but these are not as expensive.

 

[jocat]

Thanks chilli and Lilian both your suggestions are worth a try
Jo

 

[Lilian]

http://www.pavers.co.uk/women/shop-by-brand/fly-flot I forgot the link.

 

[jocat]

Thanks Lilian wondered why I couldn't find anywhere to click! Me and technology! The sandals look nice and comfy
Jo

 

[chili]

i searched my browser history but could not find anymore links however if you google natural solutions for heel spurs they all pretty much suggest magnesium, another easy exercise for it is to just sit and move a small ball under your foot, you can also tape it up in a specific way all work at easing the pain

7 Natural Solutions for Healing a Heel Spur
1. Magnesium —Magnesium is an essential mineral for bone formation and utilizing calcium. More than half of the magnesium in the human body is stored in the bones, and it’s required by the body for protein synthesis, nerve function and the production of the antioxidant glutathione.

One way to treat the symptoms of a heel spur is with a warm bath with Epsom salt. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, and it has many beneficial properties when it comes to relieving pain and inflammation. Add a cup of Epsom salt to your detox bath recipe, and gently massage your heels to release the pressure.

There are also plenty of great magnesium-rich foods that provide you with the magnesium you need to alleviate a heel spur. For example, one of the avocado benefits is plenty of magnesium. Look to spinach nutrition, Swiss chard nutrition, banana nutrition and black beans nutrition for great sources of magnesium.

 

[mikeyB]

Total rubbish. Ignore all that , Jocat, you aren't deficient in magnesium, and you certainly can't absorb it by sitting in a bath of Epsom Salt, that's what skin is for. Magnesium deficiency can cause a host of severe systemic symptoms - muscle weakness, lethargy, muscle spasms and cardiac failure. I know, I've had it, caused by years of taking omeprazole. You can also get it by being alcoholic. What it doesn't cause is plantar fasciitis, and if it doesn't cause it, it can't cure it.

And just because it's on Google doesn't make it true, there are thousands of cures for diabetes on Google. And you could have saved your money Chili. if you take care, it will go away in a month anyway. I almost needn't bother adding that zinc deficiency doesn't cause plantar fasciitis either.

Having said that, I really can't be bothered refuting the idea that you can eat particular foods to cure fasciitis, it's too daft for words.

Stick to what the doctor told you, and Lillian's advice about footwear.

 

[Lindarose]

Whilst what you've replied is obviously true Mike -you've been there and therefore know - I feel you didn't have to be quite so harsh with your reply to Chili. He was trying to help jocat which is what we all try to do on here and for that should not be put down.