[Joanne S]

Em, I suffered from heal spur syndrome for two full years (before breast cancer). I know of some special exercies and things you can purchase to help eliminate the pain. Ladies, Read the following and if you feel you have heal spur syndrome, let me know and I can share the things that helped me.

Heal Spur Syndrome aka Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs.
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot problem that accounts for 1 million office visits per year. Plantar fasciitis occurs from small tears and inflammation in the wide band of tendons and ligaments that stretches from the heel to the ball of the foot. This band, much like the tensed string in a bow, forms the arch of the foot and helps to serve as a shock absorber for the body. The term plantar means the sole of the foot, and fascia refers to any fibrous connective tissue in the body. Most people with plantar fasciitis experience pain in the heel with their first steps in the morning. The pain also often spreads to the arch. The condition can be temporary or may become chronic if the problem is ignored. In such cases, resting provides relief, but only temporarily.
Heel spurs are calcium deposits that can develop under the heel bone as result of the inflammation that occurs with plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are sometimes blamed interchangeably for pain, but plantar fasciitis (heal spur syndrome)can occur without heel spurs, and spurs commonly develop without causing any symptoms at all.
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis. The cause of plantar fasciitis is often unknown. It is usually associated with overuse during high-impact exercise and sports and accounts for up to 9% of all running injuries. Because the condition often occurs in only one foot, however, factors other than overuse are likely to responsible in many cases. Other causes of this injury include poorly-fitting shoes, lack of calf flexibility, or an uneven stride that causes an abnormal and stressful impact on the foot.

The above came from:
http://health.nytimes.com/health/gui...heel-pain.html

OMG I have been suffering with my shoulder, armpit and chest pain problems. It started 2 months after my mastectomy and have gone the several different doctors and PT. I have been suffering for months. I've posted messages on this site requesting help a few times. Harrie provided some very good information approximately one month ago if anyone wants to check it out.