Stout said:
Really??? Was it a release of the plantar fascia, which I have heard suggested before? From all I read, the surgery they have today is very iffy and has some bad potential long-term effects.
Yeah, it was the "release" surgery. I was off my feet for a couple weeks.
My doctor never mentioned possible bad side effects. He seemed very comfortable with the success ratio of the surgery. In fact, he told me he was teaching this technique to others. This was in the summer of 2001 and I have had no bad side effects. I buy shoes which compensate for my "over pronator" condition. (knock kneed) I also wear orthotics and I feel fine. If I stand in one spot too long then my feet begin to hurt (which the doctor warned me about). But that is all.
As far as some of the other fixes that I have read in this thread, I have tried them all. Soaking my feet in hot water (temp relief). Rest (again temp relief).
But, I think my condition may have been severe. I am usually pretty reluctant to go see a doctor and I waited till I could barely walk before I went. Now that I am past forty, I don't have that feeling of invincibilty anymore and I've changed my attitude about that. No more tough guy.
If nothing else is working and you've given it at least five or six months then I recommend the surgery.
Stout, good luck to you. This was far and away the most painful experience of my life. I have always enjoyed good health and this really frustrated me.