Thanks for the feedback kindd. Yes, I do have a mild case of plantar faciitis and that was the original problem. I guess I want them to figure out if there is in fact a nerve entrapped? And if it becomes free, how often will it happen? Whether it is due to a spur (which I was told I had) or a soft tissue mass (which is the latest) or just inflammation! This has been going on for months now, just wondering how long a diagnosis can take? Thank you for the advice :) I will bring it up to my podiatrist.
Hello,
Going by your symptoms,I feel that this type of pain can be due to plantar fasciitis(irritation and inflammation of the tight tissue that forms the arch of the foot),heel spurs,tarsal tunnel syndrome(causes a large nerve in the back of the foot to become entrapped, or pinched), Achilles tendonitis, retrocalcaneal bursitis and arthritis(rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, gouty arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis).
Clinical examination and investigations like serum creatinine,uric acid,rheumatoid factor,x-rays of the foot and MRI are required to make a diagnosis.In this regards,a consultation of a rheumatologist will be the best.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.