| Definitely get checked for arthritis. My son had foot pain for over a year and the doctor kept telling us plantar fasciitis. When his ankles and knees started getting stiff, especially in the mornings or when he first got up after sitting a while, they sent him to a rheumatologist. He has now been diagnosed w/ spondylitis which is a form of arthritis. The foot and heel pain was one of the first symptoms. He is on specialized medications which hopefully will prevent joint damage. If you don't have any luck with the podiatrist consider seeing a rheumatologist. Good Luck! |