Yes, I have a great deal of pains throughout my feet which seem to be better at times, while suddenly progressively worse. I cannot pin down what exactly causes my different types of pain and discomfort. At one point it was plantar fasciatis (incorrect spelling) and it was suggested that I roll a very cold or frozen bottle of spring water underneath the arch. And also that I do foot stretches and buy adequate sneakers or shoes with a low arch.
The plantar fasciatis went away and in other areas so has abrupt sharp shocks and stabbing sensations for the most part. However, I do now get aches on a single heel, knots and muscle spasms in a single foot, very achy toes and as of late sudden, unexpected pain as if just that moment a part of my foot broke.
X'ray's have revealed a degenerative process and minor bone spurs and yes I agree that acetaminophen and ibuprofen don't help any. When really painful, I use icepacks wrapped around my feet, a cane and crutch, 800 mg of ibuprofen, a heating pad on my lower back (that shuts off if I fall asleep) and yet often I choose meditating while tolerating the pain over misuse of ibuprofen or flexeral for foot and calf muscle spasms.
I just remembered too that 750 mg of nightly Valproic Acid really helped(s) lots with random stabbing, pricking nerve shocks and its pain.
Brittany, I do hope you find what's causing your pains and how best to help it. One thing I'm pretty sure of is that where it's inflammatory ice works best and where it's achy heat works best. Check with a specialist on this for answers suited for your condition. I wish you well.
