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I have been having pain in my heels. the pain shoots up my back calves. its hard to walk sometimes. the pain feels like stabbing.

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Dr. Darrell Latva answered

BOTTOM OR BACK: If bottom of the heel, probably plantar fasciitis. If back, maybe spur with Achilles tendinopathy.

Answered 8/22/2016

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A member asked:

I have been having pain in my heels. the pain shoots up my back calves. its hard to walk sometimes. the pain feels like stabbing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrell Latva answered

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