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I am 58, male, mechanic 22 yrs on concrete floor, slightly overweight, but not grossly so. From what I've seen on this site, no doubt I have PF. Sharp pain center of heel. Very sharp upon getting up, but tolerable after a few minutes. Bad on some days, better on others QUESTIONS: 1.Often, while sitting an excruciating pain shoots thru ankle where it pivots, and at times feels like ankle is being "wrapped" tightly on both sides and under heel, anybody had this? 2. I had colon cancer 3 yrs. ago and spent 6 mos. on chemo. Chemo patients experience numbness in fingers and toes during treatment and can last months after treatment stops. Are people who have had chemo more prone to PF than others. 3. Is circulation to the lower extremities and PF related? Some days my ankles are swollen at end of day and sometimes not. 4. Are there any vitamins or mineral supplements that seem to help PF?

Hello, I am a 66 year old male and I have had Plantar Fasciitis for 9 months now. I have seen multiple doctors, purchased and wear my custom orthodics everywhere. I ice my foot when it aches. I have had the cortisone shot. I use the night splint religiously, and I do the stretching exercises multiple times a day. I have talked to my therapist and my doctor at length about my problem. My foot still develops an ache after I walk about 10 minutes or so. Mine will probably take a long time to heal.
Regarding your ankle problem, I have never had any ankle pain whatsoever. I am not a doctor, but I do possess a lot of common sense and I am an engineer by trade. I would be willing to bet that you have 2 separate and distinct problems: one is plantar fasciitis and the other is an ankle abnormality. You should seek professional evaluation, such as a podiatrist, because both of your problems can become extremely worse if you do not. Right now, perhaps you do not require surgery. But if your problems are not treated properly, surgery may someday be the only alternate you have. I wish you luck.
RobertG