Hello there. I have been having trouble with my feet. A friend of mine thinks it sounds diabetic-like. I know that Polycystic is often a pre-cursor to Type 2 Diabetes. So, I don't know of the issues I'm having with my feet are related to PCOS. I cannot stand on my feet very long. My feet will hurt especially through the heels. They take a couple days to recover. This worries me greatly. Does anyone else have problems with their feet? Anyone know what this could be?
There are probably several factors why you feet hurt. I've been having feet problems for as long as I can remember but I know that they're not related to my PCOS. Like you, I was baffled by it. I went to see my PCP who then diagnosed me with sesamoiditis and then referred me to a podiatrist.
I don't know much about heel problems since my problem is around the "ball of feet" area but I did a search online and found some sites that talked about heel pain. Here are a couple of links:
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My DH and I found that orthotics were the way to go. DH never used to like to walk anywhere since his feet hurt so much, now that's not a problem.
I know I bought expensive ones before they have the ones that are advertised on the infomercials for $20. They are hard plastic type of material that you insert under the insole in your tennis shoes or directly in the shoe if it doesn't bother you.
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My heels REALLY hurt sometimes too & it seems for "no" reason... It's weird... I never thought about asking about it here... I just though it was because I'm heavy...
It sounds like Planter Fasciitis (aka heel spurs). I've got it in both feet, too. Is it worse in the morning or during warmer months when your feet can swell? I'd find a good podiatrist who can recommend inserts or shoes to help correct the problem. Sometimes if it gets bad enough, surgery is required, but I think that's pretty rare. HTH
Just a little note. I'm a physical therapist and I've had heel pain as well most of my life. Although typically with diabetes the symptoms are quite different so I'm not sure that it would be related to the PCOS. There are other possibilities such as achille's tendonitis, plantar fascitis, and heel spurs. I would discuss this with your PCP and see if there is a podiatrist or physical therapist in your area that can treat such conditions.
hi -- just to chime in -- it sounds like heel spurs to me! if you work in a job where you are on your feet all day on cement floors, it will really irritate this problem. if it is really bad when you get up in the morning, i bet that is what you have -- definitely go to see a doc!
i find resting my painful heels on ice packs really is soothing... not a good treatment to try in the winter though!!! :-) good luck!
Oh yes! I have plantar fascitis and it is beyond painful! I went to the podiatrist and I got orthodics that seem to help but its hard if you work and are on your feet all day! Getting up is the worst and once i have sat down forget me getting up again! I always wear slippers around the house and any heel really helps! Fasctis is where the muscles and tendons in your feet do not stretch out and become inflamed. I went a chiropractor for some time and he told me to roll my heel and foot on a baseball after i soak my feet in warm water or take a towel, wet it and then put it in the microwave for a little bit and wrap your feet in it. This helps to stretch your muscles before you roll them over the ball. Also, in the mornings i would sit up in bed and use a towel to stretch out my feet. Put the towel around the bottom of your feet and pull ends of towels towards you with both hands. I feel your pain!!!!! I also went and got cortizone shots in my heels but i am not going to lie to you.....IT SUCKED so bad! The thought of doing that again gives me the willies!!!!!
Try the exercises and wear tennis shoes when you can! I ruined my feet wearing 3" heels and cute mules and slides but i look damn good!
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Hi everyone. Thank you so much for your responses. Currently I am working part time jobs and do not have benefits. It's frustrating. So, until I can get benefits I cannot see a podiatrist. However, I have been paying for Metformin without insurance. And will have to see a general Dr. for $40, which is better than the initial $125. Anyway, hopefully she can give me some advice.
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