Oh my feet. I want to cry. :(

Plantar fasciitis is a very painful foot problem and usually is felt in the heels. It's caused by muscles, tendons and ligaments. I had this years ago and it felt like someone was driving a stake through my heels. I switched to Birkenstock shoes and, after a few months, the pain went away. I only wear Birkenstocks now.

Try googling Birkenstock and plantar fasciitis and you will see that these are suggested for this problem.

Sherrine

Solutions:
Roll a frozen bottle of water under your foot for 5 minutes to relieve cramping.
Roll a tennis ball under your foot for 10 minutes a day for two weeks.
Grasp toes and gently stretch your arch or stand on a step with heels hanging off and raise up and down.
Invest in some arch wraps & some gel heel cups to place in shoes.

If still hurting go to a foot doctor and request ultrasound therapy.
The ultrasound therapy will work the fastest, but they like to do it last because it can burn your bones if done improperly.

I searched for several years for what I called "the holy grail" of shoe shopping. I finally found two shoes that give my feet some support and relief. For summer, the Birkenstock toe thong style is pure heaven. In winter, Finn Comfort is the answer. Finn Comfort is very expensive though. But for someone who is still working, and needs to maximize each day without adding more pain problems, it is a good solution. Feet pain is so debilitating! Jen, are things any better now?

So sorry about your foot pain. This is a new symptom for me as well. My pain seems to be mostly on the outsides of my soles. My chiropractor recommended rolling something under my feet as well. I use a hair spray bottle as cold hurts me so much. I hope your foot pain gets better. Hugs!

I too get the stabbing knife thing. Fun fun fun. I wear Merrell Shoes. They are expensive as heck, but worth every penny. For catting around the house, I swear by vibram five fingers, but have to make sure it's only for a few hours. I've learned that money is no object when buying shoes. It's either invest wisely, or writhe in pain. :)

I've had plantar fasciitis several times. One time, it took a steroid shot to help it, but the very most helpful thing is good orthotics. You need to raise your arch so that it doesn't go down and pull so hard on your tendon with every step you take.

I've had many custom made orthotics, that usually always helped, but were very expensive. The last time I needed some, I bought the "Walk Fit" orthotic, and it worked well. I bought it at Target.

Slow stretches of the achilles tendon help alot, but I think you need to get past this pain first. Can you see a podiatrist? Or maybe you could go to "The Good Feet Store" if you have one around you.
There were days when I didn't think I could make it to work, it was so painful.......so I sympathize with you.
Icing it might help a bit too. Good luck!