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"HI Hester,   I got it once and it was down to the shoes, so could be that also, if the soles are synthetic or cheapie ones"

"that's probably pf, or the beginnings of it... assuming its related to physical activity.  "

"I have found lately that rolling the frozen soda bottle  more often and frequent icing seems to be helping more than anything. I've been doing more of that and less stretching and I am having less pain than in months past.…"

"That's it exactly Laurie.  Interestingly, while recovering from surgery, I would get that sensation on my heel.  It felt like it was so hot, almost like a fireball.  She had me put ice behind my knee to slow down the nerves and…"

"I am told that is inflammation. I get that when I'm on my feet for too long. When my feet start to burn, I ice IMMEDIATELY for about 10-15 minutes. That usually helps alot. I've been told to do that by doctors and two physical therapists…"

"I have that sometimes.  I have severe PF.  I get a variety of symptoms when it is really flaring up.  I think the burning is pressure on a nerve from the inflammation."