I have had pain in my left heel for quite a few months now. I don’t believe that it’s plantar fasciitis. Maybe it’s heel spurs or a stress fracture. I’m having a hard time walking. Has anyone ever been treated for something like this? Should I ice it? Is there a good way to wrap it?
Now the obvious answer is going to be “go to the doctor.” However, I’m kind of stuck in the “invisible class,” that is, I am a temp, have no health insurance plan, barely make enough to make ends meet, but don’t qualify for any kind of public help. I make “too much money” for low-income and sliding fee scale clinics. I also somehow owe the IRS a large amount of money in taxes, so paying out of pocket, full-price, for a doctor visit (much less meds, physical therapy, or procedural treatment) is just not in the realm of possibility for me. I need some home remedies until I can land a permanent job (which will hopefully happen sometime this month). Sorry to whine, but I need HELP!
Thanks a lot
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I Cant Walk Properly I Walk On My Toes And Cant Put My Heel On The Ground, How Can I Get This Fixed?
Feb 5
When I was 9 I had a stroke and now have very few residual problems. One of those problems is walking, I can walk but with a odd limp, I walk on my toes I dont walk heel toe. It is causing extreme pain in my foot and need this fixed. Ive tried physical therapy, and a physiatrist and also orthodics hasnt worked, does anyone have any other suggestions. Ive heard tearing the achiellis tendon and streching it out? is that an idea also? Please help with other ideas.