[pct-l] Plantar Fasciitis

[Keith Kurko]

Hi Brittany,

While section hiking last year in the Glacier Peak Wilderness at about PCT
mile 2510, I met a 21 year-old thru-hiker who told me that he had hiked all
the way from the Mexican border with Plantar Fasciitis.  He was taking
ibuprofen 24/7 for it.  Not sure that this was the best thing for his foot
or his liver, but he was able to continue hiking.


K2 in Seattle


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Message: 30
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 07:54:42 
From: Brittany Nunnink 
Subject: [pct-l] Plantar Fasciitis?


Hi All,

So I'm dealing with Plantar Fasciitis -- from what I gather a relatively
mild case of it, but even so... I went for a non strenuous walk yesterday
and that flared it up enough to feel soreness in my heel for the evening.
I'm really really nervous now with only about two months to go before the
hike (planning a NOBO thru-hike).  I've spoken with friends, doctors, and
PT's and the treatment I know is rest, ice, heat, stretch, and massage --
all of which I'm doing, but I hear this can take many months, and I'm
nervous if it's not 100% healed before I go, has anyone heard of
thru-hikers doing this with plantar's fasciitis, or is it guaranteed to put
a stop to this big walk?

Would love any feedback, suggestions you may have!!

Thanks!
Brittany