There are some different kinds of night splints that will help keep the fasciitis stretched during the night. My friend wore that. Now, after just a couple of weeks, hers is much better. I have been trying it. I don't know if it is helping me because I never had the terrible pain in the mornings. Mine still hurts once I start working. I'm sure the podiatrist will know if a splint would help. There are several different kinds. Some are bulkier than others. Please let us know what the podiatrist says. I've been contemplating going to one myself. My friend went to an orthopedic doctor. She was given steroids to take. I know that some doctors will give a cortizone shot into the heel area if it is bad. Most will try other things first though.