I had PF a few years ago. It was nasty. I tried running with it - icing my foot constantly (over a frozen water bottle), wearing a night boot, mega calf strateching, mineral ice, rolling my foot over a golf ball 2-3 times a day, heel inserts, arch supports, and probably a few other things I can't remember. Oh - bed sheets! Keep them loose at the end of the bed, not tightly tucked in. That stuff worked to some extent, but I was not cured.<br><br>
In the end what did it were three things - total rest for about 6 weeks and custom orthotics (and the night boot). Running aggravates the injury - no two ways about it. It was painful to have to start running over again from scratch. But I had no choice. And my doctor said that 95% of PF patients recover with custom orthotics. They were not cheap, but thankfully I was in the 95%. Also, I kept doing teh night boot for about 6 months. It definitely helped with the morning pain.<br><br>
After 6 weeks, I ran only for 3 miles a day every other day for a month. Not for doctor's orders but my own sanity - I wanted to be sure once and for all I was through with the scourge before I sarted to ramp up my training. After a pain free month, I knew it was gone.<br><br>
SGH, listen to your doctor. Your running life will be long and fruitful. IMO and experience, rest is a key ingredient to your recovery. Good luck, and you have my heartfelt best wishes to recover from this nasty thing.