i've had it on and off over the years, amazing how sharp the pain is. avoided surgery, which is the last resort. also avoided taking any meds for the pain.

When it flares up I discovered a remarkable solution. Get the little, thin, white plastic heel cups and put in your shoe. Unobtrusive, cheap, they redistribute pressure away from the hot spot. the result is little or no pain, and it eventually allows inflammation to heal. Due to the chronic nature of the problem, at times this required wearing it up to 6 months at a time.

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