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Foot pain

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 August 2016 - 04:01
I cured it by lots of stretching and wearing a boot at night [url=https://www.amazon.com/Plantar-Fascitis-Night-Splint-Brace/dp/B001PB07S8'>(link)[/url'> to keep the foot flexed and stretched.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 08 August 2016 - 11:49
I have had plantar faciitis for the past year and have been seeing Dr Khutaiba Salman at Dubai London Clinic & Speciality hospital. He has been excellent. It is a very difficult condition to resolve. Cortisone injections into the foot can help, but are very painful unless done under twilight anaesthesia. I have had 4 so far. Dr. Khutaiba is advising me against surgery as it is not 100% certain of a cure and is prone to infection. I have seen 2 other doctors, as Dr Khutaiba suggested I get a second opinion, but hey only wanted to try experimental treatments (botox injection into the calf muscle and shock therapy) but these are not covered by my insurance and very expensive. I have tried insoles but they made it more painful for me. Physiotherapy, including massage and ultrasound didn't help much. As plum2 mentioned, shoes can make a big difference. I wear Fit Flops and have Crocs for the office, but the best advice I received from Dr Khutaiba was to lose weight!.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 08 August 2016 - 10:47
Up and Running on Al Wasl Rd would be good. I saw Graham an orthotist there who made me insoles. They helped hugely. Graham is no longer in Dubai but they will advise who best to see. Things I found helped: always wear supportive shoes (Birkenstocks are a life saver). Don't walk barefoot on hard marble floors. I stopped running until it got better then started gradually with my insoles. You can roll the bottom of your foot over a golf ball. Some people recommend Fit Flops. Basically any shoe that's not dead flat helps. Good luck. I know how horribly painful it is, especially first thing in the morning. I felt so old!!!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 August 2016 - 19:09
I have pain on the underneath of my foot which I think may be plantar fasciitis. Can anyone recommend a good foot doctor in Dubai. I have been looking at the Dubai London Clinic and the American Hospital but have no idea really where would be the best place to go or who to see thanks in advance
 
 

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