Debbie, I once had my foot x-rayed. The doctor was just sort of I could do that if you want? I had plantar faciitis but also have a bone spur. She advised holding off on a surgeon unless it caused me a lot of problem. I am not sure what I would do if I were you. It might be good to have it checked out. You do not have the option of saying you don't want to do anything major. I know how you feel though. I would not want someone telling me I cannot workout or I need to workout differently because of what is wrong. I also don't want to be someone's mistake. The less surgury and medicine I have to take, the better off I think that I am.
I have also tried changing pillows, no pillows, and towel under my neck, special pillows. I finally gave that up.
Charlotte used to check in on the Hardcore facebook check in but she hasn't been there for a long time. She seems to still post on her own facebook though.