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What Causes Vibrating Sensation On Heels?

I am female over 55 year of age, and I was on steroids recently from bronchitis and gained a lot of weight. Now I m experiencing vibrations in my left heel and after sitting for a while I find when I get up I am light headed. I have some light numbness on the bottom of the foot too.
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response

Hello,

I have studied your case. As per your history I will like to give differential.
There is possibility of early plantar fasciitis, or can early arthritis.

For plantar fasciitis,
Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles.
Avoid exposure of cold to foot.

Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help. Take calcium supplement with vit D.
Do exercises of foot before getting out of bed.

As per your history another possibility of inflammatory arthritis.
You may need to do blood test to confirm diagnosis.
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27, thyroid profile.

For these symptoms medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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What Causes Vibrating Sensation On Heels?

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history I will like to give differential. There is possibility of early plantar fasciitis, or can early arthritis. For plantar fasciitis, Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles. Avoid exposure of cold to foot. Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help. Take calcium supplement with vit D. Do exercises of foot before getting out of bed. As per your history another possibility of inflammatory arthritis. You may need to do blood test to confirm diagnosis. When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27, thyroid profile. For these symptoms medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.