cortisone decision for PF

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16 years ago 07/12/2007 7:11pm EDT

i've been having trouble with pf for about two months, and have basically tried everything (ice, rolling with tennis ball, stretching, taping) and already have custom-made orthodics. basically my question is at what point is getting the cortisone shot a good idea to get this healed? i am training hard right now for xc this fall (i'm going to be a college junior) and frankly need to not have this problem right now. if it matters, i've never had a problem with PF before- running 6 years- so i think if it can heal, it won't bother me again.

thanks!!!

16 years ago 07/12/2007 7:26pm EDT

re: getting desperate

I had cortisone shots a handfull of times during college for bad pf. rest for 5-6 days, after the shots to let them work and the area heal. the pain should be gone. But, be aware, that the pf could come back, eventually, since you are treating the sympton and not addressing HOW you got the p.f. then you might need to get custom made orthotics. But, give it a try, first.

16 years ago 07/12/2007 7:32pm EDT

re: getting desperate

yes, they work. the shots hurt like hell, but work.

16 years ago 07/12/2007 7:47pm EDT

re: getting desperate

Run in flats and get some shots

16 years ago 07/12/2007 8:17pm EDT

re: Flats

Google Sole Insoles... I had chronic PF in high school and finally got these in college... PF went away in about 2/3 weeks after getting these things... also, watch your cadence, get up above 85 steps/m if your not already.

16 years ago 07/12/2007 8:35pm EDT

re: getting desperate

I've had two, one per foot. First one worked like a charm and within 3 days I forgot I was ever injured. PF came back 3 months later though. Second one was a complete waste of time. PF pretty much has a mind of its own and goes away when it's good & ready. However, if you have a doctor who knows what he's doing, it's definitely worth a try.

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