Tarsal Tunnel

[livingwith]

I have had a problem in my foot and leg for about 15 months. I was initially referred to an orthopaedic specialist who said that it was due to a bunion but I am now convinced that it is tarsal tunnel as all the symptoms seem to point to that. I garden for a living, so it is becoming increasingly painful as I am on my feet for most of the day, would be grateful for any hints as to remedies. I was fitted with orthotics just before Christmas, and although initially these seem to help, now the prob...Read the full article

[amya2804]

I have recently been diagnosed with Tarsal Tunnel, after having an EMG done. I went to the Ortho MD thinking it was Plantan Fasciatis, only to be told that it was that plus tarsal tunnel. I have friends at work trying to convince me to try acupuncture - I'm not convinced. My MD say that since orthotics have not worked, and NSAIDs have not worked, I am now trying Neurontin for the pain. If this is not effective in the next 3 - 4 weeks, we will discuss surgery. While I am not in favor of surgery, the alternative of having to live with the daily pain, and the lack of sleep (I wake every time I move my foot!) make surgery a really attractive option. I recommend that you ask for an EMG - it was the definative diagnosis for me. I am now just trying to find out more about acupuncture - has anyone tried it, does it work, if it works, how long term?

[dgrifrad]

Do you know what caused your Tarsal Tunnel?