I would greatly appreciate any further suggestions of homeopathic remedies that might help with plantar fascitis (heel spurs). I've tried Ruta, Rhus Tox and Arnica so far.

Thanks,

Bob

Hekla Lava is more likely to be helpful BUT this condition usually goes hand in hand with Thyroid conditions do you have any other symptoms ??????

I don't think that heel spurs and plantar fscitis is the same thing. Heel spurs is a bony growth that ususally appears behind the heel and digs into the achilles tendon causing pain. Plantar fascitis is a problem (adhesions possibly) with the deep fascia of the sole of the foot. This will give you a burning pain in the morning after you get out of bed, as you take your first steps of the day. It would be wise to ascertain exactly what the problem is before suggesting remedies.

Dear Friends,

Thanks for the replies. I apologize for not describing my symptoms in more detail.

The pain is generally localized in the front of my right heel. I say generally because sometimes the pain spreads, especially after I have been on my feet a lot. I have had this condition for nearly a year.

The pain is usually fairly sharp. It is worse when I take the first step after sitting or lying for a while. The pain is alleviated when I stretch my feet some before I take my first step.

The pain is worse when walking barefoot on a hard surface. The pain is much easier when I walk on carpeting or on well padded shoes.

The pain is also worse when I am on my feet a lot -- hiking or dancing or even walking around town for more than an hour.

As I said before, I have taken rhus tox, arnica and ruta early on. None seemed to have any effect. I remember that arnica spray alleviated the pain a bit in the first days, then had no effect afterward.

I have tried both soaking my feet in hot water and applying ice. Soaking has sometimes provided some temporary relief.

I have tried various kinds of bodywork - rolfing, massage and accupressure. Each has provided some temporary relief.

I have also tried many kinds of energy work (I am an energetic healer myself). Again these have provided some temporary relief (better than just about anything else), but the pain still returns.

None of my materia medicas say anything about hecla lava and its use with this sort of pain. But then again, my materia medicas are rather old. So, if anyone can direct me to an online source of info on this remedy, I would appreciate it.

Thanks,

Bob

Well done Pat - you're learning!! IF bone spur Hekla Lava , if Plantar Fasciitis it can take 4 weeks to heal. Dependant on how long it is since the trauma will determine whether begin with Arnica 30or 200. Then go on to Graphites - if burning in bed
Rhododendrun - bruised, tearing pain in heel. Feet feel cold better for heat and you are sensitive to windy stormy weather.
Rhus Tox - pain as if stepping on a stone,worse for first movement , better for continued movement. Restless and pain is worse at night.
Ruta- Causation, strain, over use, damage or inflammation in the ligaments or tendons. Pain on slightest exhertion, bruised sore aching heel.
Zinc - Pain is very exhausting.

Take all remedies in 30C for up to 4 days or in 6C for a couple of weeks at 3 x a day.

If what you have is Plantar Fascia the treatment is different as this is a tear.

Question is exactly what symptoms does this patient have ????????

Many people describe plantar fascitis differently

Hi BobK!

You need to tell this forum much more about yourself. Look at previous posts and you'll find out what is requested here in order to find the right remedy for you.
Also, was there anything that brought this painfull situation about?

Who suggested a bone spur to you?

Dear Friends,

Thanks again for your effforts.

Let me clarify some things.

I didn't come here expecting anyone to prescribe a remedy for me or to take my case in any depth. I was just looking for some further remedy suggestions for me to explore myself. I have been studying and using homeopathy for over ten years and my late wife was a talented lay homeopath.

My plantar fascitis came on rather spontaneously. The first time I noticed it was while wearing a new pair of shoes - there were no other signficant changes in my health or life at that time.

I never used the words "bone spur". In my original post I used the words (heel spurs) in parentheses because that is a common name often used for plantar fascitis.

Anyway, I am going out of town for five - six days and will be away from the internet, so I won't be able to read any suggestions till late next week.

Also, this morning there was less pain in right heel than at any time in the past year. I am ready for a healing to come as suddenly and spontaneously as the original condition came on.

Blessings,

Bob

If anyone really wants to know more about me (not my condition), here's my website:
www.youaredivine.com

Maybe its as simple as a nail not properly banged down in the heel of the new shoes