Linda
Hello fellow sufferer, I have been suffering from this for a year now. I did not begin treatment until 6 months ago . I am being treated with acupunture which has reduced the agonizing pain immensely, and I have a podiatrist who does theraputic reflexology for me once a week. I have eliminated certain foods from my diet that can aggrivate the inflammation. I have orthotics, I take herbal anti inflammatories which help a bit. I also have to stretch at least twice a day and my doctor gave me exercises. Although I am not in as much pain as before, it still hurts and to make matters worse, I have it in both feet. I am an "athletic" type. Since this occured, I have not been able to go hiking, cross country skiing, or take any cardio vascular classes(like kick boxing). I sympathize with you. I want my life back and I wish something could be done. I do not feel surgery is the way to go...just yet. Did you try acupuncture? Does your doctor give you theraputic reflexology. The problem with this is that we are on our feet all day long. I am a sales rep. I walk to all of my clients since I work in the city (NY). I don't know how severe your pain is, but the acupuncture does give some relief. Maybe you should consider it? Good luck with your spurs.