Thanks everyone! Guess it isn't a stress fracture after all! Just plain 'ol plantar fasciitis along with internal bruising and swelling in the heel area. In fact, the tendon that runs down the inside of the foot is swollen and is pinching a nerve at the place where they make a 90 degree turn under the ankle bone.

I'll take some antiinflamatory meds along with pt and custom insoles. We are hoping that will do the trick, if not, he will discuss surgery. I'll listen, but it will be a hard sell...after all it took me over a year to agree to my hysterectomy and that was a total necessity!

This hasn't been any fun at all. I rode tonight and the pain was so severe that my entire body was shaking by the time I got home. That Danskin race in three days is going to be very difficult!

Thanks again for all of the info.

maryellen, I hope your sprain heals quickly and that you are back on your bike in no time!