Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    jmrmichelle's Avatar
    jmrmichelle Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jul 2, 2007, 04:47 PM
    Excruciating Foot Pain
    Hi-I'm new to this site, but have found it very interesting. I am having excruciating foot pain when walking, its like on the top of my foot, and is like a knife stabbing top of foot, and pain shoots toward big toe, it has hurt almost to the point of tears a couple of times. Any suggestions on what this could be, or how long I should hobble around before I go see a doctor? Going on the 3rd-4th day now, and it seems to only get better with rest, and throbs some even then, but as soon as I try to walk, there it goes again. Thanks! :)
    J_9's Avatar
    J_9 Posts: 40,298, Reputation: 5646
    Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jul 2, 2007, 04:50 PM
    Sounds like gout. You need to see your doctor and have your uric acid levels checked.

    Some meds that may be prescribed are Allopurinol or Indomethacin.

    Colchasine is great for immediate relief, although there are some unpleasant side-effects if taken properly.
    jmrmichelle's Avatar
    jmrmichelle Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Jul 2, 2007, 05:22 PM
    J9, thanks for your reply. After your responsem I' read about gout, and I don't have any swelling, or heat, etc. and the pain is not bad unless I'm trying to walk - are those symptoms always present with gout? I just read about a Morton's Neuroma... that sounds more like my symptoms possibly... Any suggestions what kind of dr. I should go to? A podiatrist, or orthopedic dr. or regular doc. Thanks again!
    Cinnabar's Avatar
    Cinnabar Posts: 113, Reputation: 5
    Junior Member
    		  
    #4

    Jul 3, 2007, 08:12 AM
    It doesn't sound like gout. It could be a stress fracture, tendinitis, osteoperosis (not as likely if you're young), and other things. A podiatrist would be good to see but if you require a PCP referral to one, you might as well get an x-ray done there to rule out a break.
    jmrmichelle's Avatar
    jmrmichelle Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    Jul 3, 2007, 08:22 AM
    Thanks - I do not have to have PCP referral with my insurance, which brings me to another question. Cinnabar, you mentioned osteoporosis. I am almost 41 (and also overweight which I know doesn't help things), but my grandmother who is 86 is crippled with osteoporosis, and my Mother who is 62, has it also, and has already lost over an inch in height. Is this something I need to be tested for at my age? I have made an appt. with a podiatrist about my foot... thanks again.
    J_9's Avatar
    J_9 Posts: 40,298, Reputation: 5646
    Expert
    		  
    #6

    Jul 3, 2007, 08:24 AM
    Without the heat and swelling it does not sound like gout. However, if this is the first occurrence it still could be.

    A podiatrist is your best bet.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Sudden excruciating burn pain top of foot [ 1 Answers ]

I've had some tingling/numbing on top of my right foot over the past few days. Today suddenly I had painful pins/needles.. Then about 2 / 3 hours later, it turned to a intense burning pain lasting 1-3 minutes. I am at work, and seated. Have not had any injury to foot.. I do experience some...

Foot pain on side of foot [ 33 Answers ]

Was hoping someone could help. I have pain on the outside of my right foot. It is 1/2 way down the foot, it is tender to the touch and makes walking difficult.. Any ideas what it is? Thanks..

Foot pain and swelling top cneter portion of my foot [ 1 Answers ]

:confused: The top of my foot is swollen and in pain. Thye took and exray and it showed degenerative changes in my foot? What does that mean? :confused:

Pain in the foot [ 2 Answers ]

I recently injured my foot by kicking a paving stone about 2 weeks ago. I have experienced constant pain and swelling (no bruise) just behing my three little toes. It hurts while walking and resting, do you think I need to see someone about it or just keep going and ot should ease

View more questions Search