i think.. and that's what the good doctor said. she gave me some meds, antibiotics and painkillers to be exact. the pain has subside but the meds apparently wont cure it altogether.
I cannot describe the pain that i experience every morning, or every time i need to go somewhere after a period of sitting down/ or staying still.
it is very painful and i feel like my veins are so stiff, making it difficult to walk every morning, after i wake up from sleep. the worst was when i had to depend only the good foot (my right one) to walk...
the pain is gone for the time being, only that i am experiencing swelling at my left foot.. not too sure if it is because of the meds that i've been taking. the good doc said no.. so was prescribed another round of meds to reduce the swelling.
what i know for sure is.. i need to lose weight.. man, do i have the willpower to stay away from all the yummy goodness?
extra info - i am 162.5 cm and my feet are a size 5.. kaki kecik tak boleh carry the weight i think..
anyway, here's what i got from an orthopedics article that i googled:
Who gets plantar fasciitis?Plantar fasciitis is most often seen in middle-aged men and women, but can be found in all age groups. Plantar fasciitis is diagnosed with the classic symptoms of pain well localized over the heel area of the bottom of the foot. Often the pain from plantar fasciitis is most severe when you first stand on your feet in the morning. Pain often subsides quite quickly, but then returns after prolonged standing or walking.
Plantar fasciitis is sometimes, but not always, associated with a rapid gain of weight. Plantar fasciitis is also sometimes seen in recreational athletes, especially runners. In these athletes, it is thought that the repetitive nature of the sports causes the damage to the fibrous tissue that forms the arch of the foot.
Why did I get plantar fasciitis?Plantar fasciitis occurs because of irritation to the thick ligamentous connective tissue that runs from the heel bone to the ball of the foot. This strong and tight tissue contributes to maintaining the arch of the foot. It is also one of the major transmitters of weight across the foot as you walk or run. Therefore, the stress placed on the this tissue is tremendous.
When a patient has plantar fasciitis, the connective tissue that forms the arch of the foot becomes inflamed (tendonitis) and degenerative (tendinosis)--these abnormalities cause plantar fasciitis and can make normal activities quite painful.
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis are typically worsened early in the morning after sleep. At that time, the arch tissue is tight and simple movements stretch the contracted tissue. As you begin to loosen the foot, the pain usually subsides, but often returns with prolonged standing or walking.
