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1 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin, for example) or naproxen (Aleve, for example). 2  You can buy these medicines without a prescription. 3  NSAIDs are often used if you have only had symptoms of plantar fasciitis for a few days or weeks.
Steroid injections do not cure plantar fasciitis, but they can relieve pain for three to six months. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) offers information on this site as an educational service. The content of FootCareMD, including text, images and graphics, is for informational purposes only.