Question
After I am off my feet for awhile such as sitting or after sleeping and I get on my feet I have discomfort in my right heel area (no problem in my left foot) and I can't put my full weight down for some time. After I do walk around for say 3 or 4 minutes the pain subsides and as long as I am upright things get back to just about normal. But if I am off my feet for just a short period of time and stand back up the problem returns.

Answer
Hi David,

It sounds like you have a condition known as plantar fasciitis.  I would see a podiatrist for treatment. See my site for information.
http://www.thetampapodiatrist.com/document_disorders.cfm?id=135

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com


DISCLAIMER:
This information is offered as free advice and as general information. It may not be applicable to the specific questioner and his/her problem.  It is not based on actual knowledge of the questioner or his/her medical history and it cannot and should not be relied upon as definitive medical opinion or advice.  Reliable medical opinion and advice can only be obtained through hands-on physical contact and exam of the patient to establish an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.  No doctor/patient relationship is created or established here and may not be inferred through answers on this site.  The questioner and other readers must consult his/her own doctor before proceeding or implementing any suggestions contained within this document and answers on this site.  The questioner is only to act upon his/her own doctor抯 orders and recommendations. By reading this posting which follows, the reader fully understands and confirms that he/she holds harmless this writer. If this is not fully agreeable to you, the reader, and/or you have not attained the age of 18 years, you hereby are advised to read no further.