I would avoid cortisone injections into the heel...can weaken the plantar fascia, leading to rupture. BTDT. The pain relief was awesome for 6 weeks, then it ruptured. Spent 4 months in a cam-walker and had to have surgery anyway. Don't inject the heel or achilles.
DX: Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis Meds: MTX since Oct 2009, 15mg/week. Cimzia-restarted after 2 yrs away. Epidural Steroid Injections x8; Lumbar Radiofreq Ablation x2 SIJ Steroid Injection x3; Bilateral Radiofreq Ablation SIJ x9
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