Dr i have a heal spur but my foot continues to swell really bad do you know what is causing this? pain in the foot leg gets real tight especially the skin it feels like rubber

Your : Your question is a bit vague, since i don't know where this spur is, whether your swelling is limited to your foot or involves the leg or both feet, whether there was any injury, or how long you've been feeling this way. But given the limited information you posted, i'll do my best.... The most common place for a spur to form is under the heel. Heel spurs are very common, and we have learned the hard way that heel spurs do not cause pain (unless they break). It's the ligament that originates at the spur, the plantar fascia, that can become inflamed and cause pain in the heel. But plantar fasciitis rarely causes swelling; certainly not the kind of swelling you are describing. If only one foot is swollen, the reason is probably local. What i mean is the problem exists in the foot or leg. If the swelling involves both feet, the cause is probably systemic, meaning your body is retaining fluid for some reason, and the only reason the swelling is showing up in the feet or lower legs is because of gravity. Clearly, your best course of action is to see your own doctor and find out whether this is a local problem or if you're retaining water. Only after this is diagnosed can an effective treatment be advised.

Need a good exam: The actual heel spur is rarely the cause of heel pain. The pain is usually from strain and inflammation of the plantar fascia. Swelling can indicate a partial tear of the fascia or Achilles. Pain and tightness in the leg should be evaluated as soon as possible since it can indicate a blood clot. Prompt attention and evaluation is important.