teamturner Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 In the last few weeks, my 10 yo dd has been complaining about her feet hurting, specifically her heels. At first it was after she had been on her feet for a while. Now it seems to happen more quickly especially if she has been doing any jumping or running. She does gymnastics but only 3 hours a week. She says the pain is on the bottom of her heel but sometimes is also on the back of her heel. Should I take her to an orthopedic doctor that specializes in feet (we have one we like and have used) or a podiatrist? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I don't know about which type of specialist to take her to, but if you get a definitive diagnosis could you let me know what it is? DD had something that sounds very similar about the same age. I chalked it up to growing pains. It did finally go away but it took months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 I wonder if it is growing pains. Her feet have been very slow to grow up to to now. I've never heard of this though. She can barely go anywhere. It's really bad and she's limping around or walking on the ball of her foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 We had to take younger dd for something similar last year. Dr was able to recommend some exercises and some inserts for her shoes (over the counter but still $$$). If dd wore the shoes with the inserts the pain would go away... if she wore flip flops or other flat shoes the pain would return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I would take her to a podiatrist. That is who my son sees for his foot pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 This is common in girls around that age and there is a name for it, but I can't remember what it is!!!! Our pediatrician diagnosed it and told us to get the type of shoe insert that cushions the heal. It did not last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Sounds like Sever's disease. It is a rite of passage among 10 yo gymnasts. There are a number of treatments, but usually a heel cup will take care of it. Google "tulli's cheetah" for a thingamajig that will let her wear a heel cup barefoot or with flip-flops. The heel cup should take care of it pretty quickly. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 plantar fasciitis is what it sounds like. Hurts really badly. Orthaheel makes shoes that are miraculous for it. Podiatrist would be fine, and probably cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 You can go to the Dr. Scholl's site and answer some questions to see what product will likely help. Or they can tell you where the nearest foot mapping machine is; it's a kiosk and you stand on the pads so it can tell where your pressure points are. Because foot problems are so common, and often so easily solved, I would probably give that a try before going to the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I would take her to the podiatrist. Even at 3 hours a week, gymnast feet take a pounding. You need to make sure nothing is seriously wrong before she continues to injure them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thanks so much! After reading a bit about some of the possible diagnosis, it sounds like Sever's disease. I will get her an appointment w/a podiatrist as soon as I can. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 plantar fasciitis is what it sounds like. Hurts really badly. :iagree: I've had it and it HURTS! A podiatrist is a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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