How to get relief from heel spurs?

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You have mentioned and I can also see heel spurs on the x-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are traction issues, which then subsequently lead to inflammation of your plantar or fascia of the sole, which then causes lots of pain. The solution is to relieve this traction and also associated inflammation. My suggestion is that if there is no associated swelling or skin redness, then start the following treatment with the consent of your doctor.

1. Ice packs for local application three to four times in a day for 10 to15 minutes every time.
2. Use a local analgesic spray like Dynapar QPS spray (Diclofenac) for local application after ice fomentation.
3. Your mother can take anti-inflammatory medication like tablet Durapain (combination of Diclofenac and Tramadol) one tablet twice a day for five to seven days. It can induce a bit of nausea.

Orthotic or footwear modification is very important to relieve stress and pressure on spur, so please visit your orthotist and discuss my suggestion. Meanwhile, I would want you get a few blood tests done on an empty stomach for your mother. They are CBC - complete blood count, ESR - erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP (C-reactive protein) and serum uric acid.

Thank you.