I’ve seen a few of my blogily enter TJ’s Household Haiku Challenge in the past, and it seems like time is never on my side, usually, but this time I thought “No, I am going to MAKE time!
So, here it is, based on TJ’s prompt for the week – Walking Stick.
If you saw only posts last week, I was suffering with my feet, and the doctor diagnosed that I have Plantars Fastiitis in my heels. This causes excruciating pain when you put weight on your heel. It started with one poor foot, then the other has started playing up too!
So, we went to Bluewater for a wander, and a bit of shopping on Friday. I have never felt older in my life! After an hour of walking, I needed to sit down every 100 yards or so, as my feet were killing.
I tell you, I could have done with a walking stick then, and in Boots, the kids thought it would be thoughtful/funny to show me the folding ones that you get. There was a rather fancy one, with poppies all over it, but no, I didn’t resort to that!
( However, I have invested in new special heel insoles, a roller for my feet, and 3 new pairs of memory foam sole shoes for work!)
But today, after a particularly rigorous cleaning the house session, my feet were screaming for mercy, and I needed to find something to help…
(Cue the Haiku and photo!)
Placebo
Makeshift walking stick
Emergency support for
My aching feet!
Ritu 2016
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 11, 2016 @ 05:56:00
A thought on age, I believe better over the hill than under! 😉 How about soaking your feet in hot water and adding Epson salts to it? If nothing else, it will feel good and relaxing. Hope your feet get better soon!
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Apr 11, 2016 @ 06:45:25
Thank you! I was thinking I should do that too!!!
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Apr 11, 2016 @ 06:51:42
After the soak maybe gently massage your feet on a foam roller. I use one for my back. Hurts at first, but really helps to stretch the muscles over time. Check it out on YouTube! 😊
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Apr 11, 2016 @ 07:33:51
Lots of great advice, thank you! I do have a foot roller which I am trying to use daily too!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 13:12:58
I love the haiku and the makeshift walking stick!
I am sorry that you suffer with this Ritu, it must be horrendous for you. I do hope that your new shoes help you tomorrow 🙂
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 13:35:44
Thanks sis… I’m breaking them in today! We have to go visiting! Its sore. And my feet make me feel old, but I’ll get there!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 13:52:41
Oh, it’s such a shame, but I do hope you will be ok 🙂
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 14:12:57
Thanks sis xxx
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 07:44:34
OMC, Ritu, that hurts! Granny had it too and after wearing special soles in all her shoes and doing special excercises on her feet with yoga, she got rid of it after a year, but she could never wear her beautiful shoes again 😦 Hear are some Extra Healing Pawkisses to make you feel better soon 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 09:17:01
Thank you, I think I need those special pawkisses!
My mum had it too, so I know it’s not easy… But I’ll try!!!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 07:04:16
Poor you! Hope you feel better
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 09:16:10
Thank you… I’m getting there!!!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 05:25:56
Oh, poor sis! I am sorry! But didn’t the doctor say what you could do about it?
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 09:15:53
He did, and I’m doing the exercises, but I guess some days will be worse that others….
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 18:28:52
That might of course be. I hope that you are through it soon😯💖💖
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 18:29:14
Fingers crossed sis… 😊
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Apr 11, 2016 @ 02:25:55
Strongly crossed!!!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 03:55:25
Oh no. That is very painful and takes a long time to go away. Have you ever looked into “orthopedic” shoes. Not the kind that Grandma wore, they actually have very stylish shoes now…check out Vionic on QVC.com for starters…there are other brands too. Type Vionic in their search bar and up will pop shoes and sandals to choose from. That might help alot!! Good luck…
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 09:13:33
Thank you Deb! I am looking into lots of things so hope something will suit…. I’ll check the shoes out 😊
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 13:49:39
I hope you find a solution. 🙂
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 14:12:24
😊
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 00:19:03
I hope you are feeling better. Is this something that will go away on it’s own.
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 09:10:21
Thank you. I think it will always be there but there is plenty I can do to try and alleviate the pain… So I’m trying!!!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 16:20:24
I am sending you some healing energy.
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:41:40
Thank you 🙂
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Apr 11, 2016 @ 01:26:18
❤
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Apr 09, 2016 @ 22:52:51
That does not sound fun
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Apr 09, 2016 @ 22:54:33
It so isn’t! I am really starting to believe the old “it’s all downhill after 40” stuff they say…!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 00:38:37
Nooooo!😨
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 09:11:19
I know!!!! 😫😫😫😫
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 16:24:44
Scary thought
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:41:49
😦
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:42:43
Keep your inner child alive. You’ll feel forever young?
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:46:34
I think mentally I will always be young, but when my body starts complaining like this, it gets hard!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:47:27
😕 my back curses me with this dilemma everyday. Age. .. not all it’s called up to be
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:50:52
I can say ” Age Aint Nothin But A Number” all I want, but at the end of the day, there is some truth in the fact that we get older, and wear and tear will happen!!!!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:58:38
Yup. What is that… “The circle of life.”
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 18:04:22
True Dat!
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 18:06:48
If only we could go backwards after the peak
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Apr 10, 2016 @ 18:24:53
That would be great,!!!
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Apr 09, 2016 @ 22:32:39
Poor you – achy feet
Not much room left here to say
Put them up – okay?
G:)
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Apr 09, 2016 @ 22:47:01
Lol!
They’re up now thanks G!
Tomorrow should be better
…Or else foot transplant!
:O)
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Apr 09, 2016 @ 22:49:32
Two feet
Is no
Haiku!
G:)
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Apr 09, 2016 @ 22:53:50
:o)
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