Bad pain in my heels, lasted for years?

Question

I'm 20 years old, and have had problems with my feet at least since I was 11 or 12. I'm a bit overweight, so I know that probably hasn't helped. I did awful in gym cause I couldn't run, not for being out of shape, but because the pain in my foot was so bad (yea, the teacher never bought it) I worked as a cashier and stood on my feet for 5-8 hour shifts, and by the end of the day it was almost unbearable. I can't even have my feet rubbed, too much pressure on my heel is awful. Now I work at a desk, but if I'm standing or walking for more than 10 minutes they start to feel tight, and like they're pressing onto the ground harder than the rest of my foot. Heel cups don't work, they actually make it worse. Sometimes I get little "bumps", like when a muscle gets too tight and sticks out, on the bottom of my foot just before my heel starts.

I know I need to see a doctor, but does anyone have a quick fix? I'll be at an amusement park tomorrow, and I'd like to enjoy myself. I heard wrapping it with sports tape might help. Tylenol and everything else imaginable do absolutely nothing. Also, anyone know what this might be?

Answer 1

I'm 14 and i had this since i was 11.my doctor told me it was sievers tendinitis and he told me to ice it for about 20 min and to strech it by putting a towel on the ball of your foot and pulling your foot back.also what has helped me is heel cups.they are little gel things you buy and put them in your shoe.you can get them at athletic stores.

Answer 2

There are several possibilities for what could be causing this such as a bone spur called a heel spur (an example only).

One thing you could try in the mean time is something like the gel insoles from Dr. Scholl's.

I would also recommend a consultation with a podiatrist (a doctor that diagnoses and treats diseases, disorders, and other problems that relate to the foot and ankle) to see what they think could be going on.

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