Foot Pain?? I think it might be Plantar Fasciitis. Has anyone had this or have an idea why my foot hurts?

Yesterday I was shopping when I got a sharp pain in the side of my foot. I didnt twist it or anything I was simply walking. It hurts now when I walk especially outside on uneven ground. Standing and cooking and doing the dishes about killed me it was really hurting after that so I sat down to relax and a friend pointed out the bump on the inside of my foot about the size of a quarter it isnt discolored or anything but it is right at the back of the arch at the front of the heel. It really hurts to put pressure on that area. I think it is the Plantar fasciliitis anyone ever have this and should I see a doctor. Anyone know of the best way to handle this type of thing. I have 3 kids and my husband is currently walking around on a cane due to a work injury so I pretty much do everything I really need the advice on how to cope with this. I have also been walking more and bike riding. Thanks for any and all answers.

Jewels
HI! I feel your pain. I have had Plantarfacitius for about 10 years, I recently got an early retirement thru...finally, as I cannot work at my job as a hairdresser, anymore.
I have tried orthapedic shoes, with special insoles from the foot dr. specialist,,,,, I've tried all sorts of insoles.... and let me tell ya, I have not found any relief. There is a hospital in Tri-Cities Wa. where they do surgery for this, but I don't have any medical insurance AT ALL, and now that I'm retired, I cannot afford the high preminum's ,,,, for medical insurance,. so I'm pretty much SC R -- -- ED.....
I don't have much good news for ya..... and now I also have arthritis in my right hip too!!!!
Plantarfacitius is very very painful. It's all I can do to get my dishes done, or mop my kitchen floor, or simple tasks like take the trash out to the curb for pick-up..... without tears, and having to sit down....... I wish you well, but I'm afraid I haven't helped you much. The best way to handle it, is to try and find a good "Arch Support" Shoe, with insole.... and stay off your feet as much as you can. Try this excerise:
Sitting in a straight back chair, put your heels on the floor ,, toes up in the air,,,, then switch ,,, point toes down, with heels up off the floor..... that really helps to stretch those top of the foot muscles, as well as that arch...
AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU......

I have plantar facilitis and the placement is correct for it. You should see a Dr. They gave me a strange stiff boot thing that you wear when you sleep to keep you from pointing your foot downwards. They will give you a book that shows you how to stretch your foot.One that I recommend you start doing now, that really helped me is to put the front of your foot on a stair and press downward with the back of your heel. Do it about two or three times a day. Be sure to stretch before a lot of walking or exercising. You need to wear only shoes with good arch support and no heels. Good luck and God bless!!! PS I just read where the person above me said to point your toes down. DON'T do that! Stretch you foot back in the opposite direction pulling it back toward the shin. That is how the boot you wear at night positions your foot so that it is NOT pointed down.