I had a terrible bout of it many years ago. I bought some Dr. Scholl's gel heel inserts and arch supports for my shoes. I only wear "sturdy" walking shoes as long as I can get away with it. Sometimes, I have to wear dress shoes.

I couldn't walk very well at all. I used a cane and had to get up and stand for 3 minutes(at least) before I could proceed. I did alot of stretches. The one with stretching your toes hurts but is the easiest and helped me the most. The one Kim mentioned is good too. I stretched my foot every time I sat down.

Eventually, it got so bad, I dragged myself into the ortho doctor on a walker and got a cortisone injection in the heel. It was the one time that a cortisone injection helped me and it never came back that bad. I don't use cortisone anymore but I was glad I did that time. It was a miracle. I couldn't walk into the office that day without the walker. When I left, I was carrying the walker and went shopping afterward.

Good luck to you. I feel your pain.