Has anyone had PRP therapy?

[LauraMax]

I've kind of hit the wall with the cortisone injections I've been getting in my feet. After the first two rounds I had about 50% improvement, but then I seemed to backslide & even after 2 more rounds of injections I'm right back at square one.

So now my podiatrist wants to try this PRP therapy, which is basically using your own blood platelets to stimulate new muscle & tendon growth. It's relatively new. I'm wondering if anyone else has tried it, & if so, was it effective?

 

[SRP]

Hey Laura -
I googled PRP therapy because I was curious about what exactly it was. So no, I haven't tried it. But I did find these sites that might help you in deciding. It seems like the therapy isn't always all that effective, but it depends on each person's situation. Anyhow, I hope this helps! And good luck. Painful feet make your whole body hurt.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=platelet-rich-plasma-therapy-dennis-cardone-sports-medicine-injury

http://www.aaos.org/news/bulletin/sep07/research2.asp

 

[toughYrun]

Hi Laura. What is your diagnosis? PF by any chance?

 

[LauraMax]

Thanks Shannon. There's no question about it, I have to try it. We've about run out of treatment options.

Elaine, yes, I have PF. Also tendonitis & heel spurs. He says the PRP should help the PF & tendonitis. The heel spurs aren't so bad so I think if I could clear up these other two issues cardio might just be fun again.

 

[toughYrun]

If I'm not mistaken, it's not heel spurs that cause pain, rather they are the result of the chronic tension and inflammation of the plantar fascia where it attaches to the heel.

I can't comment on PRP, but I have had a very tough time with PF. After all conservative treatment methods where exhausted surgery was recommended, on my left foot about 2 years ago and just last December for the other.

Both surgeries were successful and I am currently running 4 miles on my TM three times a week and doing some Cathe cardio here and there as well.

Oh. And I've been hiking every weekend too.

I wasn't thrilled with the idea of having surgery, but it's depressing living with foot pain.

I hope you find the solution to your problem sooner rather than later!