I have been a cyclist for years, and after a lapse, I returned to it in 2001. I also began daily stationary cycling, 60-90 mins a day. In all these years, NO foot or leg problems.
A few months ago, after we decided to move, I began doing, in addition to all my cycling and working out, lots of packing, moving stuff, boxes, etc. As a result (it seems), I have developed a nasty case of plantar fasciitis which is forcing me to a podiatrist for the first time in my life (I'm 46).
Does anyone else have this? I was a runner years ago and never got this, even though the online websearching I've done on PF say mostly runners get it, cyclists supposedly rarely do. I feel like a cripple...first thing in the AM I need my mom's old walker to get the the bathroom...after about 2 mins it goes away, then returns later in the day. I'm using arch and heel gel inserts in my shoes, icing the heel with cold soda cans....walking with a cane when it gets really bad....help!
A few months ago, after we decided to move, I began doing, in addition to all my cycling and working out, lots of packing, moving stuff, boxes, etc. As a result (it seems), I have developed a nasty case of plantar fasciitis which is forcing me to a podiatrist for the first time in my life (I'm 46).
Does anyone else have this? I was a runner years ago and never got this, even though the online websearching I've done on PF say mostly runners get it, cyclists supposedly rarely do. I feel like a cripple...first thing in the AM I need my mom's old walker to get the the bathroom...after about 2 mins it goes away, then returns later in the day. I'm using arch and heel gel inserts in my shoes, icing the heel with cold soda cans....walking with a cane when it gets really bad....help!