Since my weight loss my knees have stopped hurting but the pain in my heel has started again, it is unbearable to exercise. Any recommendations that can help this pain without seeing a doctor or an exercise that I can tolerate?

I've had plantar fascities and torn achilles heal - latter is worse! For it I did acupuncture and Arnica gel. Went to podiatrist, he wanted me to wear huge boot that just was not practical - for me. Actually, staying off of it for a while helps as much as anything, it just takes time to heal.

For both ailments, there are splint things you can wear at night that help some. I think there is a catalog called Foot Source or something like that; google websites that specialize or even Amazon carries some stuff.

Also, with torn achilles heal, you need special tennis shoes from now on that provide stabilization. I hurt mine doing Zumba! But also common with basketball and tennis, etc. (quick sideways motion).

It's hard to self-diagnose foot problems!

I had the same problems. Mine wasnt planters fascitias. Instead I had heel spurs. I saw the xrays and sure enough I had a tiny piece of triangle shaped bone off my heel. I had to ditch all my cheap shoes and wear orthotics. I slept with a special brace called the straussberg sock ( you can order online). I had two cortisone shots and ultrasound therapy. It honestly took a year but it is better now

i do know physical therapy will help. I had Plantars F 2 years ago and toe streaches really helped me the pediatrist gave me. I do them in bed laying down at night, flexing and curling, back and forth. Also rolling a tennis ball or can on the ground with your foot while sitting helps too. Online I think they have posted exercises for heel injury streaching exercises. best of luck! it toook me 9 months to get over the injury.