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When adding mileage to my runs last week, my left heel began to have a sharp pain. it hurt to put any pressure on it & the pain has increased the past five days. i have xrays next week, but is this serious enough to need a boot or surgery?
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Perhaps you have a heel spur, or tarsal tunnel syndrome, amongst other possibilities. Without a confirmed diagnosis at this point, not feasible to comment upon a treatment program or surgery. See a foot specialist and follow the advice.
Answered 3/12/2021
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