I can't figure out what's wrong with my feet/ankles?

I'm sorry for all your pain and limitations on activity. The fallen arches/flat feet you already know you have can cause everything you're concerned about here.

That doesn't mean you don't have another issue making things worse now, such as plantar fasciitis. Having fallen arches is a risk factor for plantar fasciitis, so you may have this or another issue aggravating your pain and shortening the time on your feet before burning pain sets in.

When your insurance kicks in, you should get your feet and ankles checked out by the specialist that does these things all day, a podiatrist.

In the meantime, clicking this link may give you some very useful information including things you can try on your own while awaiting insurance:

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/what-are-fall...

Please click this for confirmation of the connection between fallen arches and plantar fasciitis, but keep in mind, plantar fasciitis is just a possibility to be looked into, not a diagnosis:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plan...

I wish you good luck, good care, and some good pain relief soon.

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I have the same exact thing, and I'm 13. If you have done something such as stand on your toes for years, or you sit daily in an irregular spot that puts weight on one of your legs, that could be the problem. I have very bad legs, in the sense that my lower leg isn't straight, its curved and my ankles are visible and my feet both are positioned outwards.

You could just be holding water for some reason...? Try cutting out caffeine, drinking a lot of water and avoiding salty foods for a week and see if your condition improves. If it doesn't, consult a doctor.

Overworked feet can lead to muscle spasms, especially if you are not getting enough water and nutrients. Foot cramps are most common among athletes and older adults, but they can occur to anyone at any age, including children. As we age, cramps become more common due to our reduced activity levels and the muscle fatigue that occurs when our muscles do not get enough blood.