Is there a relationship between plantar fasciitis and Raynauds phenomenon?
Yes, since both may be part of Fibromyalgia. What is commonly labelled “plantar fasciitis”, when palpated correctly, turns out to be mostly segments of plantar tendons. As such, they are actually due to tendonitis, a common component of FM. Raynaud’s has been attributed to the relatively high nor-epinephrine (catecholamines) found in some people with FM. It causes constriction of small finger vessels when exposed to the cold. Both should resolve with proper treatment for FM.
