Self-diagnosis
28 June 2006I have plantar fasciitis.
Well, I’m quite sure I do. I haven’t been to the doctor, but I have those symptoms, especially the heel that’s very sore first thing in the morning when I get out of bed. This condition is also often named a “bone spur”.
Although I have several of the circumstances that can cause it – flat feet, a bit overweight, running – I’ve had those things for years. This has only been happening for the last few weeks. I think it’s actually been the huge amount of gigs I’ve been attending. It’s due to hours of standing on hard surfaces each time (and, for G’n'R, hours and hours). Luckily, there’s less gig attendance coming up. I was putting the brakes on my habit anyway.
I’ll try some rest and foot stretches for now. If it doesn’t improve, I’ll get the doc to look at it.
[...] Back in June I complained of foot pain. It didn’t go away, although it did improve (mainly because I took care not to stand for long periods). I went to the doctor and they told me to continue with the stretches. They helped more, but the pain in my foot has never gone away completely. [...]