Why won't my heel pain go away?


Question:
On my right foot only, I have a very bad heel pain just on the bottom of my heel. It is worse in the mornings when I wake up. Depending on the shoes I wear, the pain comes and goes. Sometimes it is sharp, other times just a dull throbbing type pain. The pain has been present now for over a month, without any signs of real healing. I realize my best bet is to go to the doctor, but without insurance that is very unlikely. I simply can't afford a doctor visit right now. I'm hoping someone can help me out a little. Thanks in advance.

Answers:
Sounds like plantar fasciitis

Most people with plantar fasciitis have pain when they take their first steps after they get out of bed or sit for a long time. You may have less stiffness and pain after you take a few steps, but your foot may hurt more as the day goes on. It may hurt the most when you climb stairs or after you stand for a long period.

If you have foot pain at night, you may have a different problem, such as tarsal tunnel syndrome.

How is plantar fasciitis diagnosed?
Your doctor will check your feet and watch you stand and walk. He or she will also ask questions about:

Your past health, including what illnesses or injuries you have had.
Your symptoms, such as where the pain is and what time of day your foot hurts most.
How active you are and what types of physical activity you do.
Your doctor may take an X-ray of your foot if he or she suspects a problem with the bones of your foot, such as a stress fracture.

How is it treated?
No single treatment works best for everyone with plantar fasciitis. But there are many things you can try to help your foot get better:

Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your foot hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.
To reduce pain and swelling, try putting ice on your heel. Or take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), naproxen (such as Aleve), or aspirin.
Do calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.
Get a new pair of shoes. Pick shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole. Or try heel cups or shoe inserts (orthotics). Use them in both shoes, even if only one foot hurts.
If these treatments do not help, your doctor may give you splints that you wear at night, shots of steroid medicine in your heel, or other treatments. You probably will not need surgery. Doctors only suggest it for people who still have pain after trying other treatments for 6 to 12 months.

How long will it take for the pain to go away?
Plantar fasciitis most often occurs because of injuries that have happened over time. With treatment, you will have less pain within a few weeks. But it may take time for the pain to go away completely-from a few months to a year.

Stick with your treatment. If you don't, you may have constant pain when you stand or walk. The sooner you start treatment, the sooner your feet will stop hurting.
Sounds like plantar fasciitis. You need to rest your foot and let it heal. Use ice on it to help bring down the inflammation. Also, there are some night splints sold online that you can try.
it sounds like you may have a bone spur which are common. try using gel insoles in your shoes. Also try not to wear high heeled shoes as that can iritate it. Eventually you will need to go to the Doctor as these generally do not go away. They can sometimes take care of it pretty easily will injections or laser treatment
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