Had Total Hysterectomy and now have Plantar Fasciitis….

@lgrec

I have had Plantar Fasciitis, but not sure it is related to total hysterectomy. I did find some reference on internet about being common among women in midlife as loss of estrogen affects the elasticity of the thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.

There are discussions on Breast Cancer group about foot pain while taking estrogen suppression medications. This would be similar to removal of ovaries which cause estrogen levels drop.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/foot-pain-with-anastrozole/
There is also discussion about plantar fasciitis that might be helpful.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/plantar-fasciitis-1/
What are you doing to treat your plantar fasciitis?

@lgrec, I felt like I had nails in my heels and hobbled around for months. I faithfully did all of the recommended home treatments with no relief. I changed to Birkenstocks and Mephistos which did help to some degree. What REALLY worked for me was a procedure called Radio Frequency Ablation. It's a minimally invasive procedure which barely impacted my life. I think I had to wear a boot for a week. I'm fuzzy on the details now because the procedure was done in 2008 at an outpatient clinic by my podiatrist. I've never had a hint of pain since.

From Google:

"Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat plantar fasciitis. RFA uses high-frequency radio waves to heat the sensory nerves in the heel that cause pain, which denervates the nerves and prevents them from sending pain signals. This procedure can be an option if other treatments, such as physical therapy, injections, or custom orthotics, have not provided adequate pain relief. RFA can also be used to treat other causes of heel pain, including nerve entrapment, calcaneal bursitis, and scars from open plantar fascial releases."

I heard Vitamin D, Maganesium and a few other supplements help. I started taking those last night and I already feel a difference.

I’ll try the RFA. I also heard cupping works too. And I heard Vitamin D, Maganesium and a few other supplements help. I started taking those last night and I already feel a difference. Fingers crossed.