I have fm and have been trying to exercise but have severe heel pain from walking, is this because of the fm?

See orthopedist: There are multiple causes of heel pain. Proper workup and diagnosis is needed.

Possible: Heel pain is not uncommon in patients wih fibromyalgia, especially if you have recently increased your activity. See your foot specialist for evaluation and treatment options. Dr l.

Possible... but: Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as infection, tendonitis, arthritis, stress fracture, nerve irritation, retained foreign body, bone tumor, or a cyst. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.