[gabbycakes]

Hi

I am new to this site and have a question I hope someone can give me some information.

My doctor did an MRI of my lower back because I was complaining of pain, very bad pain in both of my feet, especially after I get up from resting i.e. laying on the couch, after sleeping, driving etc. The pain is so bad sometimes I can barely walk. Once I get going the pain subsides to a point.

When the MRI results came back he said I have a problem with my S1 and S2 disc in my back. Has anyone heard of this?

Any response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

gabbycakes

[soxmom]

Do they think these disks are causing the problems in your feet? The way
you are describing your pain sounds a bit like PF. I have had terrible pain in
my feet for about 6 years now so this stuff is right up my alley, so to say.

Good luck with this.

[gabbycakes]

Thanks so much replying but what is "PF"

Gabbycakes

Originally Posted by soxmom

Do they think these disks are causing the problems in your feet? The way
you are describing your pain sounds a bit like PF. I have had terrible pain in
my feet for about 6 years now so this stuff is right up my alley, so to say.

Good luck with this.

[soxmom]

Im sorry.......Plantar fascitis(sp?). They are not sure if I have a
really bad case of PF or if its fibro or ms pain.. Believe me,
Ive tried every treatment out there and am seriously considering a
spinal implant(cant remember the name right now, its in my notes).

Good luck.

[Jomar]

I think it is Planter Fasciitis .
some info links-
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Your Orthopaedic Connection: Plantar Fasciitis
When your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause severe pain in the heel of your foot, you may have plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss). ...
www.orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00149 - 15k - Cached - Similar pages
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Plantar Fasciitis - Foot.com
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia.
www.foot.com/info/cond_plantar_fasciitis.jsp - 10k - Cached - Similar pages
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Plantar Fasciitis - Information About Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes heel and arch pain. It is due to irritation and inflammation of the tight tissue that forms the arch of the ...
http://www.orthopedics.about.com/od/.../fasciitis.htm - 24k - Cached - Similar pages
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here's a good site with spine info-
http://www.spineuniverse.com/article...tomy-3901.html

[simby]

hi gabby,
after my l4/5 fusion, the bottoms of my feet were horribly painful. I would tell my hubs that i needed sponges for my feet.
Like you, it went away after i got moving.

It doesn't happen so much any more. But the docs never really had a good answer as to why it happened. The neuro didn't think it was anything with the fusion.

Sorry i am not much help, but i will be looking at this thread to see if we both can find an answer.

sims

[gabbycakes]

Thanks all for responding,

My feet are getting so bad I truly don't know what to do. I see my doctor in mid November. I am afraid he will want to do another epidural which I hate but it did relieve the pain the first time I had one but the 2 after that didn't work and so I hesitate to do it again. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Gabbycakes



QUOTE=simby;395493]hi gabby,
after my l4/5 fusion, the bottoms of my feet were horribly painful. I would tell my hubs that i needed sponges for my feet.
Like you, it went away after i got moving.

It doesn't happen so much any more. But the docs never really had a good answer as to why it happened. The neuro didn't think it was anything with the fusion.

Sorry i am not much help, but i will be looking at this thread to see if we both can find an answer.

sims[/QUOTE]

[soxmom]

I had a an epidural in my back for foot pain once. It did absolutely nothing.

I did have a reaction to the shot in my back though.

I actually wore a cast at least three times. The last one
was worn 2 months. I did notice a slight difference but when I started
walking it was right back.

I also tried a steroid injection in the bottom of my foot. The injection was
the most pain I have ever indured(and Ive given birth 4 times), I threw up
immediately from pain. My foot has been worse since, I have a permanent
numb spot at ;the injection site. I dont recommend an injection.

Other things I have tried: pt, night splints, custiom orthodics(180 dollars).
all kinds of shoes(I mainly wear slippers), a zillion meds, a zillion opinions
bone scans, xrays, and mri etc.

I am on a mix of meds that seem to take the edge off. But it definately
effects my quallity of life.

I hope you get the help you need.