The source of my foot pain...

...is plantar fasciitis, which is the inflammation of a major ligament in your foot that connects your heel to your toes. While I have this problem in both feet, it is much worse in my right foot. Fortunately, it doesn't look like I have bone spurs or anything like that. Since I can't take NSAIDs (I'm allergic to them), I got a cortisone shot in my right foot, which I think was the most painful shot I've ever had. My foot was taped to limit movement and the doctor recommended that I get at least one pair of Crocs to wear around the house as slippers. (I bought two pairs, one for home and one for work.) I have to tape a bag around the taped foot before I shower for the next few days and I am also supposed to do some stretching exercises. I'm not supposed to be on my feet more than necessary.

My foot is feeling better today and I'm supposed to see the foot doctor again in a couple of weeks. Fortunately, this is something that can heal up and get better...I'm just glad I didn't have bone spurs or something.