I am reading this 2 years after your post. I have gone through the same situation and struggled for 9 years. Taken shots, multiple custom orthotics, PT, heel cups…with no change. I used to ask for MRI and doctors would laugh at me. Finally, went to a surgeon and he agreed to do MRI as he thought I had nerve issue. After going thru’ all that the MRI shows Plantar faciaitis tear and heel fracture. I am now in a boot for 6 weeks. Please insist on MRI and get the correct diagnosis!

How painful was the shot. My doctor has recommended a shot but warned me it was very painful

Same here! My heel pain has been steadily getting worse over the last month but the last 6 months it’s been solid and I have plantar fasciitis but this feels like a heel spur or worse. It hurts at rest and I’m limping noticeably now

Hi. I’ve had heel burns on and for years. Last couple of months I felt like a jolt in my heels whenever I bent forward so for example to pick something off the floor. But it’s been a week now that the burn and pain is constant. Even now writing this in my bed my heels ar killing me. In addition when I touch my heels I can feel as if there are lines on the buttom of my heels like there’s a crack in soft tissues.
Any suggestions?
I’m starting a job in couple of days that involves lifting and carrying heavy boxes. Is it gonna worsen the situation?

I had it for a few years and finally I went to the doctor and gotten a steroid shot in my foot. No issues after that

I am currently doing acupuncture for plantar fascitis… went through the whole gammit of injections from the podiatrist.. helped temporarily but no. Then did the Arroisti therapy for weeks and weeks along with the stretches/exercises. Still have the plantar f. The acupuncture seems to be helping a lot!! In addition to the acupuncture I am wearing the “boot” at night only when sleeping or watching tv. Also, the stretches… that’s it! Going on 7 months now with the P.F. I highly recommend acupuncture & the boot, stretches.

I’ve had plantar fasciitis for over 20 years, arch supports definitely help. I also have heel spurs and now my right hip hurts from adjusting my walk when my feet hurt. About three years ago I tried this arch support (similar to an Ace bandage, just fits around the arch of your foot), you can get these at CVS, Walgreens, or Amazon (sometimes in the supermarket), and I have immediate relief! Everyone should try this, just once, if you have plantar fasciitis. It helps my plantar fasciitis and my heel spur. Such a cheap solution, I told my doctor about it.

All i know is that I am a 49 year old cook. I dread getting out of bed in the mornings. I dread sitting down for a few minutes. I dread any change in the weight put on or off my feet. I’m in so much pain. I hurt from Borg of my feet all the way up to my thighs. The pain is excruciating

The best PT I Ever had included scraping, (calves and feet) a tens unit and heat.

I’m the same had it in right foot now its in the left as well, I have had physio, did Pilates, do all the stretching and I’m still the same, I have tried numerous shoes and runners, and now considering custom make orthotics, any help would be great!