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I also have severe plantar fasciitis. I spent 8 months last year with casts on both feet. I can't stand for more than 5 minutes. My feet are still in severe pain. But, I have run out of options. What you are explaining sounds very similar to what I am experiencing. I have been using night splints and they have helped some. However, they can be uncomfortable to sleep in and I find I do better to switch feet each night instead of wearing it on both feet. They do seem to help loosen the achilles tendon a bit. I made the mistake of not wearing them for 3 nights in a row and that proved to be a very bad decision. I am also starting to wear them when watching tv-it will take a few days or weeks of doing this at first for the tendon to loosen up. I would suggest trying some type of night splint. I use one similar to this (with the wedge in). https://www.amazon.com/Plantar-Fasciitis-Posterior-Night-Splint/dp/B00PX5HGPE/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484977029&sr=1-1&keywords=night%2Bsplints%2Bfor%2Bplantar%2Bfasciitis&th=1 I also wear compression socks when I'm at work and they tend to reduce the pain to a somewhat tolerable level (as long as I sit as much as possible). I'm a teacher. So, sitting is hard to do. My doctor keeps suggesting surgery for me. But, I'm really high risk, so I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet. These are the compression socks I use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019WOPQC6/ref=twister_B019WOZM5C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 The thing that seems to have worked best for me is the casting. Although, the casts were uncomfortable I was able to be virtually pain free. It provided great relief. I am the first patient my doctor ever did this for, but if you can talk yours into it it may help. They also tried me in orthopedic boots first. I found the casting to be best for me. But, I can't do that anymore. I had them on for a month at a time, then reevaluated, then recasted. Best of luck.

I'm not positive but if it is in the arch it could be the beginning of Plantar Fasciitis. My advice is to do massage to the ball of your foot to try to kind of create more space in that area. Next, get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/BecauseYouCan-Fitness-Muscle-Roller-Stick/dp/B0190WV35Y/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1499082331&sr=8-10&keywords=tiger+massager
(this is an inexpensive version - you can get them at Walmart as well) and use it on the front and sides of your calf muscles before and after you walk.