Jessica,
        I've been down this road. My podiatrist recommended having orthodics
(sp??) made for my shoes. Now I only have minor discomfort if I spend
too much time barefoot (at home on weekends). I have read that too many
injections are not good, but I don't remember the number. I was
initially placed on an NSAID (ibuprofen type drug) to reduce
inflamation. Have you tried any meds?
        Hope you get relief soon, I know how painful they can feel.


Jessica Stewart wrote:
>
> I will reply to your message on Wednesday, 10/01/97
> From: Esther Lerch <[log in to unmask]>, on 9/29/97 4:14 PM:
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> I'm hypo (hashi's) and have been suffering from heel spurs in addition to
> the arthritis-like joint pains that most of us seem to experience.
>
> Specifically for the heel spurs, I've taken some local injections of
> cortisone directly into my painfully inflamed heel.  Does anyone know of
> any possible side effects?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Esther