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I have heel pain/burning in the back of my heel. how can i rest it while in bed? can i use a pillow? i usually sleep and rest on my back. plz advise.

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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

?bursitis: If you have some firm swelling over the back of the heel , you may have bursitis. Regardless, you can place your leg over a pillow, with your leg resting by its calf on the pillow. You can use aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen for the discomfort. If this persists, I suggest you seek a medical evaluation. Good luck.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have heel pain/burning in the back of my heel. how can i rest it while in bed? can i use a pillow? i usually sleep and rest on my back. plz advise.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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