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by Andrea
(Charleston, SC, USA)
I had tarsal tunnel and plantar fascia release, and heel spur removal on both feet. Left foot was done 8 months ago and right foot was done 6 months ago. I did 6 weeks of physical therapy and was out of work for 5 months total. My job requires me to stand all day. I haven't had 1 day pain free yet. I get weird shocks, shooting pain in a variety of places, and constant soreness. I can't walk fast and I can't walk far. Stairs are challenging also. I've inquired about a follow-up MRI or x-ray to see if everything looks good. My doctor just keeps telling me to be patient and that everyone heals at different rates. (So basically his answer is no.) With my job it's hard to be that patient. I'm curious if I truly need to wait out the pain? Have I gone back to work too soon? Or at my time frame should I be feeling more relief? I will say that the pain I was having before surgery was just in the middle bottom of my heel and in my Achilles. That pain is gone and it is now a new pain mostly all over my feet (but more on the sides.) Thank you for any feedback!
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