mimi
I also had plantar fasciitis. I did not take the cortisone shots, because the dr. said they would wear off in 6 months and the pain would return. I went to a podiatrist who made inserts for my shoes that support the bottom of the feet. They are a great help. He also said: don't walk in barefeet, always use shoes. A small heel on the shoe - one and a half inches - has also been helpful. This is a mechanical problem involving the tendons on the bottom of the feet. Herbs, vitamins, etc. will have no effect on the problem. Be patient. It takes a long time before it goes away, but the shoe inserts take care of the pain in the meantime.