8 Mos of having this and I am almost bedridden bc the pain is unbearable.

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Dear God will this ever go away? I am over - weight but have been all my life. I'm 54 and life is horrible now. Everything has come to a standstill. I don't think people really understand unless they have had it. It's a curse. Will I ever get better?

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    So sorry you are in pain....I've had PF most of my life, but not too bad. About 15 years ago my left foot got bad, I had one cortisone shot and it's been fine ever since.  About 18 months ago my right foot got very bad..three cortisone shots, night brace...no help at all.  A few days ago I went to my naturopathic doctor...he did acupuncture and ion therapy...for the first time in ages I was pretty comfortable...it has made a difference.  The ion therapy is supposed to dissolve the bone spur...

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