Podiatry Experts - Questions

Pain on top of foot ?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:07:56 MST

I recently changed my running shoes and have now developed pain on the top of the arch of my foot. Any ideas?

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If you have an arched foot and your other foot is flat, does that interfere with your balance and the way you walk? Does it matter you have to different feet?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:15:31 MST

I had surgery done and my pediatrist put a arch in my right foot because my foot was really bad. I was wondering if I would have to get the other foot done.

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Poor circulation and foot pain ?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:13:19 MST

I have been diagnosed with poor circulation. Its making my feet painful. What options do I have?

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I have been diagnosed with pes cavus ?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:50:51 MST

What are my options?

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why do my sons legs angle outward at the knees and his feet angle inward?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:11:27 MST

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Why does the bottom of my heel vibrate? It feels like a cell phone is vibrating in my heel, it will vibrate for awhile then stop and then start again. Doesn't hurt but quite annoying ?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:25:56 MST

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Neuroma and RSD... any non-invasive treatments out there? Ultrasound maybe?

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:50:58 MST

Was an avid runner, got a neuroma between 2nd & 3rd metatarsals - it hurt like hell! Pads and cortisone didn't help, so I had the stupid surgery and got RSD from it. Sharp, stabbing pain in ball of ...

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Odd foot sensations ?

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:52:53 MST

Left foot only--for about 2-3 months--middle of foot sole, intense itching. No injuries, bites, or anything visible. Also, the middle toe gets a severe cramp, becomes stiff and painful, making it hard ...

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Woke up with pain on the outer side of my foot, what could it be?

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:11:16 MST

I woke up this morning with the outside of my right foot throbbing. It's in the area between my heel and toes, closer to the heel side. It is painful to touch and painful when walking or if I bend my ...

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I found a lump inside my left foot arch what could it be?

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:31:42 MST

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Cause of pain on top outside of foot after 5K walk. ?

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:14:47 MST

I recently walked in the 5K Race for the Cure. About 2/3 into the walk, I noticed some pain on the top outside part of my left foot. It was not too bad and I continued the walk. Later that day the ...

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Peroneal Tendon pain after cortisone injection for heel spur...what could be the cause?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:12:55 MST

I received a cortisone injection on the inner portion of my heel to treat a heel spur. Since the injection, my heel spur feels fine but I have bruising, inflamation and pain on the outer aspect of my ...

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Why do diabetics have so many foot problems?

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:43:00 MST

The question says it all.

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

i have a pain on the top of my foot along the toe joints and it runs from my big toe to the top of my foot ?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:50:54 MST

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question about heel pain ?

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:09:18 MST

No prior pain before this morning. I got out of the shower this morning, dried myself off, took a couple of steps, and then POW! Extreme pain under my left heel, on the bottom of the foot. It was an i ...

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Treatment for Mortons Syndrome/Mortons Rey ?

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:14:22 MST

Longer metatarsal bones in second & third toes - causing bones to "bend" and toes to splay - pain walking. I've seen an orthopedic doctor - he says surgery to cut out sections of the bone in 2nd & ...

Asked By : Sandra ( Total points : 90 )

New toe pain 3 months after injury ?

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:08:35 MST

Hello. My big toe was stepped on while playing softball about 3 months ago. The nail lifted up a little, but is still attached. It is very black and blue and it is starting to curl a little as it i ...

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Does the Circulation Booster really boost circulation to the foot?

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:58:20 MST

doe it?

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i have a small growth on the inside of my foot between my big toe and my arch. ?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:29:33 MST

Looks like what may be a bunion? It is hard, hurts a little with pressure, and when wearing shoes... and appeared basically overnight?

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

callus ?

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:21:41 MST

i have a terriible callus on my toes. I have tries using the plaster band-aid that aids to remove calluses but it didn't work I think it got worse. I had these calluses because of my shoes(stilettos) ...

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What should I do about a stress fracture that I don't have a boot for? Do you think limping around is enough?

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:58:14 MST

A few weeks ago I was practicing dance and landed on the side of my foot wrong. I think I got a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal bone. I haven't been to a doctor so I don't have a boot. I ...

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seroma after morton neuroma surgery ?

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:56:04 MST

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my child's feet are a full size different.Is it ok to wear a full shoe size larger for the smaller foot ?

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:14:34 MST

Asked By : valerie ( Total points : 95 )

is it bad to wear sox to bed when you have an ulcerated patch of skin on the side of you foot?

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:04:07 MST

the patch of skin is the inside side of the foot /arch area.

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

what causes skin on bottom of foot in the bend of the little toe to split ?

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:08:56 MST

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what could cause Pain and swelling on top of my left foot directly under Big toe?

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:33:55 MST

Foot aches badly when I flex my left foot and very sore to touch,I have not injured the foot,but have started walking approx. 2 miles per day.

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Burning Toe ?

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:00:19 MST

My third toe feels like it is burning when I have shoes on. I have switched shoes now wearing New Balance but it is still there. Also on the ball of my foot when I get up in the morning feels like the ...

Asked By : dubby88 ( Total points : 98 )

treatment for black toenail fungus ?

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:01:28 MST

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What is the best running shoe for beginners?

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:46:12 MST

What is the best running shoe for me to buy if I want to start running?

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

I have been experiencing a sensation in the balls or metatarsal area feeling almost like it does when you foot fall asleep due to circulation from crossing you legs. It is to the point of being constant and more noticeable when my feet are elevated. ?

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:18:36 MST

I have been experiencing a sensation in the balls or metatarsal area feeling almost like it does when you foot fall asleep due to circulation from crossing you legs. It is to the point of being consta ...

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I have just figured out that I have had flexor retinaculum on my left foot for approx. 2 months. ?

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:47:01 MST

I have not had an injury; I am overweight and diabetic. It has caused me to limp for several weeks and tonight there is a nickel size swelling and redness at the site. I have seen several suggested tr ...

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pain in ball of foot under big toe ?

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:01:26 MST

Some days after a hard workout, I get some pain under the ball of my foot under the big toe joint. Any suggestions as to what this might be?

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What's causing the separation between 2nd and 3rd toe...my pain in the ball of my foot?

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:36:43 MST

I've had increasing separation between my 2nd and 3rd toes on my left foot for about the past 6 months. I've also had pain in the ball of my foot after running (and just daily walking too...no incr ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

Alternative ro surgery for bunions ?

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:23:45 MST

I not too keen on surgery which has been advised. Are there any helpful treatments other than surgery for bunions?

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

my feet are in so much pain i cant walk in the mornings,what is the cause?

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:27:47 MST

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why do four toes on one of my feet all [ except for the big toe] bend downward [ not the end like hammer toes....THE WHOLE toe bends ] ?

Fri, 20 May 2011 22:02:29 MST

first one did it and then the others followed in about 1 week or so.....weird, huh? I'm 63 and an insulin dependent diabetic. thank you Terri

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I ran a half marathon and my big toe is very swollen and painful but not bruised, help?

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:35:16 MST

It has been painful for a few days, the race was 5 days ago. No bruising or pus to the eye. It throbs and doesn't seem to be getting worse or better

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

I have a feeling under the ball of my left foot that feels like there is a small pebble in my shoe regardless of what shoes I'm wearing. I'm always checking my shoes to see if there's anything in them, but there never is. What could it be?

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:40:27 MST

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Growing Pains ?

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:15:52 MST

My daughter has been diagnosed with growing pains in her leg that wake her up at night. Our doctor has said she will grow out of it and there is nothing that can be done. Is that correct?

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

Is the foot detox a scam?

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:12:51 MST

Is the foot detox a scam?

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What is this growth under my toe??

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:16:18 MST

I have a small growth that looks like a corn , but corn remedies do not work, a doctor froze it and it came back he didnt know what it was either...do you know what it could be?

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

Why is my heel swollen and painful?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:24:13 MST

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Curved toenail remedy ?

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:35:36 MST

After having an ingrown toenail for a little bit i am not left with a curved toenail (if you looked at it front on it looks like a small 'n' shape) i have tried looking it up but it doesn't give a ...

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Ingrown toenail help ?

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:33:27 MST

after having ingrown toenails for a little bit i am now left with a curved shape in my nail (if u look at it front on it looks like a small 'n' shape) i would like to know ways of how to get rid of ...

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What is the lump in the middle, bottom portion of my right foot?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:26:10 MST

I have just noticed within the past several days that there is a hard, pea sized lump under the skin on the bottom of my right foot, in the middle by the arch area. Does not really cause pain unless I ...

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Is it okay to run if I have bunions? or will it make them worse faster?

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:14:31 MST

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Many cavities under ball of foot ?

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:30:24 MST

I have a bout 50-100 small cavities on the pads of teh ball of my foot and some around the heel. What can they be and what can I do about them?

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To amputate below the knee leg of 97-yr old diabetic woman with gangrene or not?

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:04:58 MST

97-yr old grandma has diabetes but normal heart. Right toe got injured/infected and was amputated. But toe wound got infected again and now has gangrene, fetid smell, blackened skin and pus. Dead fles ...

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What is everyone opinion of laser treatment for nail fungus?

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:51:54 MST

What is everyone opinion of laser treatment for nail fungus? I have read a number of conflicting views on this. It seems expensive and no one really knows how well it works.

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Swelling in my ankle and foot. Also have a bump on the bottom of my foot that causes tremendous pain. What could this be?

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:22:07 MST

About 5 yrs ago I had surgery on my ankle and foot to remove 2 ganglion cysts. Since then the swelling in my ankle and foot has been worse than before the surgery. My left leg, ankle and foot is about ...

Asked By : copper.pup62 ( Total points : 95 )

My feet hurt to walk on when off them for a time, they burn sometimes & swell sometimes. ?

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:04:15 MST

I injured my r ankle 1 1/2 years ago. I have been told it was a light fracture or a bad sprain. During that time, I was pregnant. I am not overweight. I find when I have been off my feet or especially ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

blisters inidication of needing a wider running shoe?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:08:48 MST

I'm getting blisters on the insides of my feet when joggling, even when wwearing a brand new shoe. Does this mean I need to wear a wide shoe?

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Can i get an opinion on MRI results on my ankle?

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:52:48 MST

I had a MRI done on my right ankle for pain around the achilles tendon and pain around my ankle (on the top of the ankle and between the ankle and achilles tendon). The results were as follows: SMALL ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

what do I do if I have a bunion ?

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:03:09 MST

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foot pain ?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:45:43 MST

Toe and bone above toe removed 10 years ago due to fibrosarcoma cancer on toe. Started have pain in foot and have been seen by orthopedic and cancer doctor. Cancer was ruled out. Being seen by pain ...

Asked By : Jwier ( Total points : 95 )

My left pinky toe is red and swollen - what are the possible causes?

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:31:24 MST

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What causes red painful itching feet?

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:39:27 MST

This does not happen all of the time. It first started with just the toes and a little of the foot-top and bottom. Now it is both feet from the ankles down. The itching and burning starts first the ...

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Any pearls to help with my cracked heels?

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:08:05 MST

I am forever having problems with the dry skin around my heel splitting or cracking. No sooner do I get it under some sort of control, then it happens all over again. Sometimes it is bleeding.

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

diabetic with ulcers on foot and toe, uniboot showing little results after 5 wks, podiatrist suggesting some kind of graph that doesn't use pts skin????

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:17:57 MST

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too many navicular stress fractures ?

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:36:35 MST

I am an "almost" elite level runner but am being held back by a series of navicular stress fractures. I am female, 19 yrs old and try to train up to 90 minutes a day. I have seen several specialists ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

Pedorthist?

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:05:03 MST

My podiatry dr has sent me to a pedorthist for something to be done to my shoes. Why would they do that for?

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

Am I doing more damage by walking?

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:53:59 MST

I have peroneal tendonopathy following an inversion ankle sprain 12 days ago. Foot feels stiff but mostly pain free in the mornings, but towards the end of the day I am in a lot of pain (stabbing pai ...

Asked By : blueopal ( Total points : 90 )

Clicking at base of 5th metatarsal with peroneal tendonitis?

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:13:24 MST

I have acute peroneal tendonitis following an inversion sprain 11 days ago. My foot feels alright in the mornings (after being rested all night) but is very painful towards the end of the day, partic ...

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Forefoot varus ?

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:22:10 MST

My physical therapist says I have forefoot varus. I have searched for information on this and most of what i can find seems a bit confusing. Can anyone please clarify exactly what forefoot varus is. T ...

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Is it broken?

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 15:53:54 MST

Stubbed toe a week ago. Heard two cracks. After icing there was no bruising or swelling and no pain when moving foot in any direction. Toe a little sore. A week later it's still sore after walki ...

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Boyfriends feet stink! ?

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:19:53 MST

Any advice I can give him for his smelly feet?

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Vibram Five Fingers ?

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:52:31 MST

What are other peoples and Podiatrist's opinion on the Vibram Five Fingers (apart from the looking silly)?

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

Why do my arches cramp when I workout?

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:39:07 MST

I've been attending a workout class 3x/week for the last 2 years. When we do plyometrics, or certain balance exercises, the arches of my feet feel like they are cramping up (sometimes my calves too ...

Asked By : annieba64 ( Total points : 96 )

Roofers Toe?

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:26:41 MST

I wore bad fitting shoes all day - now pain in big toe. Looks like blood pooling under toenail or bruising?

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Metatarsal problems following shoe lift ?

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:58:05 MST

History: I have worn Birkenstocks for over 20 years without foot problems. I love them. As a result of a recurrent hip bursitis I was diagnosed 9 months ago with one leg 9/16-inch shorter than the oth ...

Asked By : pak ( Total points : 95 )

What could cause toes to go numb? Small toe on one foot middle toe on the other. ?

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:55:19 MST

When standing for long periods the middle toe on my left foot goes numb. For no apparent reason my small toe on my right toe will be numb.

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How long on average does it take to fully walk again after a heel fracture and surgery?

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:40:26 MST

On August 3rd I fell & fractured my heel. I had surgery on August 16th. I am supposed to return to my job on November 2nd where I am on my feet all night. It's currently October 11th & I am still ...

Asked By : RedRose ( Total points : 95 )

Removal of a cracked callus that grew over my large toenail bed. ?

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:44:39 MST

I had my large toenails permanently removed over a year and a half ago. A hard thick callus grew over both nail beds to the top and cracked straight downward. How can I remove those hard calluses wi ...

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does big toe fusion affect the gait ?

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:04:57 MST

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Can you have congenital vertical talus without rocker-bottom symptoms ?

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:51:44 MST

In 2001 I was told I had an "inverted talus" by an orthopaedic surgeon. I have had it since birth. As I was 33 at the time he said it was too late to correct with surgery. I have done some extens ...

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My big toe nail bed is beginning to bow and arch. I also get more ingrown nails because of this. What can I do?

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:06:31 MST

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Recurrent Inclusion Cyst ?

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:22:10 MST

Other than faulty surgical technique, what possible explanations are there to account for a surgically excised inclusion cyst to recur? I've had this thing removed three times in less than 4 years. ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

I broke my fifth metatarsal almost three months ago, but am having sharp pain in other prts of my foot. What could this be?

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:20:57 MST

The pain in my broken metatarsal is finally minimal nd infrequent, but their is a secondary pain in my 2nd and fourth toe joints, adn have extreme pain if I even gntly press on them.

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Cheap orthotic for shin splints?

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:35:11 MST

I run about 30-40 miles a week and have been diagnosed with shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome. I simply can not afford the $700 wanted for orthotics for this. Are there any cheaper alterna ...

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Pain on outside edge of left foot after running in new shoes... ?

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:32:09 MST

First off...I'm in the Military and I have years of running and ruck marching under my belt. More than just professionally, I regularly run 1/2 marathons, 10k's and 5k's and have for the last 8 ye ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

old foot injury (probably a stress fracture 10 years ago) often tender, stiff, now toes twitching. Any ideas?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:55:22 MST

Sometimes becomes worse with light jogging, but also with weather changes and inactivity.

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I have sever pain on the top of my feet. What is this caused from?

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:22:35 MST

For the past year the bones on the top of my feet, feel like they are broken. It starts directly after my toes, goes clear across the entire top of the foot, and also goes up the foot. Lately, it has ...

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Hallux rigidus or osteoarthritis?

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:29:40 MST

Are they the same or are they something different? I have been told I have both, but when I search for information its is a little confusing as to the differences between them.

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Does anyone know if the MBT shoes help heel spurs?

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:06:54 MST

Does anyone know if the MBT shoes help heel spurs?

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

Cluffy Wedge ?

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:54:13 MST

The shop I went to to get my shoes suggested I needed a cluffy wedge to help my foot problem. I checked out the site: http://www.cluffy.com/ I have problem with an achce in both big toejoints that get ...

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During walk stepped up out of ditch, had sharp, stinging pain in instep and now painful to walk. ?

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:56:00 MST

Went for normal walk, stepped up out of ditch, instant sharp, stinging pain in L foot used to "push up" with. Was able to walk home but in definite pain which seemed to involve the whole L foot. ...

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Anyone got some advice for chilblains?

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:15:44 MST

I have tried everything and nothing seems to help. Short of moving to a warmer climate what can I do for my chilblains? Anyone found the chilblain secret sauce?

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Forefoot Pain in Chi Running ?

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:50:49 MST

I recently started followin the Chi Running philiosphy and have developed pain under the ball of one foot. I visited my local podiatrist and he was not familiar with Chi running and simply advised me ...

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Both big toes on each feet are numb.. for the last 2 months.. any ideas or questions or suggestions? What can cause numbness in both big toes for such an extended period of time?

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:10:05 MST

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I have seperation between my second and third toe. It started several months ago but recently has been getting worse rapidly. I? is causing pain in other parts of my foot. What couold this be> ?

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:58:36 MST

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

can anyone tell me about pgula solution? I had a patient using it for onychomycosis and wants to continue but am unfamiliar with it ?

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:35:36 MST

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

multifofocal mild subchondral edematous bone change of the midfoot. cubocuneiform ligament sprain. mild focal tendinopathy of the peroneus longus tendon near the cuboid ?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:43:38 MST

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

is there any remedy for an infected bone ?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:41:43 MST

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

I want to get Chemical Matrixectomy done. Could you please tell me what is the procedure, what all chemicals are used, what are the pros and cons of Chemical Matrixectomy?

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:41:21 MST

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

i have some discoloration on the bottom of my feet should i have it checked out ?

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:37:05 MST

there are patches or spots of discoloration on the bottom of my feet

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

i had a matrixectomy done in dec with laser and chemical nail is growing back but cells also left under skin that is now causing an infection .I was told i will more then likely loose my toe ?

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:03:36 MST

Please help me I dont want to loose my toe the cells left behind are cuasing the infection and yet they say they cant be removed withinfection going on .My family doctor said as long as cells are ...

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my husband has a pin hole in between his baby toe ?

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:44:07 MST

In between all his toes is like a white color and greenish and in between his baby toe there is a pin hole and he says his pinky toe bone hurts what is that???

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

Weil osteotomy worth it?

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:33:20 MST

I want some advice on what I was told by my podiatrist. I have a pain in my forefoot that has been going on fro several years and nothing that has been tried really seems to help. She suggested surger ...

Asked By : PetersMum ( Total points : 91 )

How to get a nail bed hard after having ingrown toenails pulled out?

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:52:42 MST

I got two ingrown nails fully removed from my big toes in 2006 and then had it done again a year later as they started to grow back. The problem is that the skin never hardened so the nail bed is ver ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

What is your opinion of asics running shoes?

Fri, 28 May 2010 21:43:37 MST

I have been running in Nike shoes previously, but was recently told that they have been linked to a lot of injuries. I was suggested to try the Asics Kayano. Does anyone have an opinion of this runnin ...

Asked By : RobertRun ( Total points : 95 )

terrible subdermal foot itch ?

Sat, 22 May 2010 14:14:27 MST

Perpetual itch below skin surface then comes on suddenly to foot pad. Hard bristle brush is only resloution. What is causing this? What is treatment. I am 67 my Mom is 89, we both have this conditio ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

toenail fungus ?

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:59:06 MST

a while back something heavey droped on my toe, now it is yellow, bumpie and brittle. i tried tea tree oil it it seemed to help some what. i ve been looking into the laser treaatment but, i found o ...

Asked By : anonymous ( Total points : 0 )

orthotics or not?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:52:34 MST

Started experincing dorsal foot pain 2 months ago. Pain is worst at beginning of weightbearing and tends to warm up. Onset was gradual, but I was pretty active at the time- snowboarding, soccer, runn ...

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Is there a link between Peroneal Tendon Injuries and flat feet or Severs ?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:25:44 MST

My 11 year old son was diagnosed with both flat feet and Severs disease last fall. He hurt his ankle playing lacrosse recently. It appears to be tendonitis around the Peroneal Tendon and he is in a bo ...

Asked By : tapout632 ( Total points : 95 )

Leave or treat Severs Disease ?

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:28:16 MST

My 13 yr old son has pain at the back of his left heel. It was diagnosed by his family doctor as severs disease and we were told that he would just grow out of it. He is having trouble with sport and ...

Asked By : PetersMum ( Total points : 91 )

Foot injury that just won't heal ?

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:20:09 MST

Right now it's April 4th. In late October I tweaked the front part of my foot between the 3rd, 4th, and 5th metatarsal (maybe sprained). About a week after that I stepped on a nail which went pretty ...

Asked By : StayUp ( Total points : 100 )

what would be the cause of a brownish bluish very sore and tender big toe with red inflammation around the bottom of nail which has now spread to other big toe ?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:26:43 MST

This is my daughters toe who is in the Army. They cut into her toe and expected to find pus and did not. They are stumped.

Asked By : nightowldebi ( Total points : 95 )

Do shoes with cushioning springs protect legs and feet from injury?

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:19:50 MST

I am considering buying running shoes with cushioning springs built into the sole. Do they really work at protecting my feet and knees from typical impact injuries? If so, does anyone have any recomme ...

Asked By : golphr ( Total points : 96 )

Swollen Foot ?

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:10:24 MST

A few months ago I was running through Petsmart to pick up my dogs from grooming. As I made my way to the grooming parlor, I felt a sharp pain in my left foot. I ended up limping back to the car aft ...

Asked By : masterjedi688 ( Total points : 96 )

why is there burning in the bottom of my heel?

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:28:17 MST

I know what a neuroma is because I have had surgery for it. This burning is in the front most part of my heel.

Asked By : aco1979 ( Total points : 95 )

big toenail came off a month ago and now the nail bed is purple, thick, and bumpy. help. ?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:15:55 MST

Hello- Big toenail fell off due to running and/or fungus. Taking oral Lamisil to be safe. I've lost many toenails before, that is not what I'm worried about. I'm worried because the nail bed is v ...

Asked By : saramadalene ( Total points : 95 )

would Sural nerve injury cause numbness top side of great toe, between great toe and 2nd toe and top of foot to arch ?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:54:32 MST

July 30,09 I fell and broke my tibia near my ankle, 2 days after the injury I started having severe cramps of my toes and numbness of foot from arch to toes. I no longer have the cramps and the numbne ...

Asked By : walker ( Total points : 95 )

How us?eful are MBT shoes for back and knee pain ?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:56:33 MST

Doe anyone have any experience with the mbt shoe http://us.mbt.com/ I have some mild arthritis in my knee and a back that aches.It has been suggested that these shoes could help. I not sure that I ...

Asked By : mbtgirl ( Total points : 95 )

Parish and Bell Scam ?

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:36:01 MST

I am in the UK and hope someone here can help. I had some orthotics made fro my by Parish and Bell and was promised the earth and all sort of money back guarentees for my money. They were a disaster a ...

Asked By : Monica ( Total points : 95 )

My son's leg pain at night ?

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:19:13 MST

My son wakes up with a cramp in his leg at night. I read on a website that the term growing pains is often used to describe any leg pain in kids and could be a sign of something serious. My dr told me ...

Asked By : robert ( Total points : 95 )

Achilles tendonitis and cortisome ?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:57:21 MST

I have had Achilles tendonitis from running on and off for several years. It has now got to the stage that I am having trouble running. My doctors suggested that I get a cortisone injection, but I hav ...

Asked By : Achilles ( Total points : 95 )

Benefits of running barefoot?

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:01:03 MST

I have been searching the web and am considering starting to try and run barefoot. I am concerned about this as I used to wear foot orthotics and am curious to know what Podiatrists think of this.

Asked By : Runner21 ( Total points : 95 )

What is functional hallux limtus ?

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:00:24 MST

I have been diagnosed with this. Can anyone explain to me what it is about and what is involved?

Asked By : Footsore ( Total points : 80 )

Has anybody had real/personial experiance with sinus tarsi syndrome?

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:50:56 MST

I have read what is out there on-line. But have yet to hear from anyone else that has had any real experience with "STS". I have had debridement through open incision. And cortisone in the sinus tars ...

Asked By : AdminPerson ( Total points : 134 )

has anybody had fusion to fix "sinus tarsi syndrome"?

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:50:56 MST

There are many reasons it seems for the fusions i read about on this site. My problem is said to be "sinus tarsi syndrome" and there seems to be some question as to the validity of such a thing. I am ...

Asked By : Moderator ( Total points : 20 )

I have Calcangal Valgus Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction. Some questions asked here!?

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:14:51 MST

I was wondering, since I have this problem. I've left it untreated for 3 years because my doc. kept saying it was just tendonitis. Then I switched to another one and I was given really good orthodics. ...

Asked By : Footsore ( Total points : 80 )

How to reduce foot pain, leg pain and back pain while standing at work for a long time?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:55:08 MST

Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone could give me advice on how to reduce foot pain, leg pain, and back pain while on the job at work. Thanks! :( I want to know if there is any foods, mi ...

Asked By : AdminPerson ( Total points : 134 )

What can I do to get rid of the foot odor I get when I wear dress shoes?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:55:08 MST

I don't normally have a problem with foot odor, but when I wear dress socks and shoes it's a bit of a problem? Anyone got any tips? Would wearing two pairs of socks help?

Asked By : AdminPerson ( Total points : 134 )

I think athletes foot may have spread to my hands, is it safe to use the foot medication for them?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:55:08 MST

Treating athletes foot, now I have a rash on the palms of my hands and tips of my fingers and the skin is cracking. Can anyone help me out?

Asked By : AdminPerson ( Total points : 134 )

How bad would you rate this flat foot condition?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:55:08 MST

I have flat feet. When I get out of the pool, my foot is completely flat. I am not exaggerating. It looks like a flipper. I pulled a tendon in my foot which lead me to the podiatrist. He said I have r ...

Asked By : AdminPerson ( Total points : 134 )

I have an infection on my toe, it may be an ingrown toenail. What will the doctor do to it, and will it hurt?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:55:08 MST

I am soaking my toe twice a day and putting antibiotics on it, I am seeing a podiatrist tomorrow morning.

Asked By : Moderator ( Total points : 20 )

Are Orthaheel's Orthotix supposed to hurt?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:55:08 MST

Hi, i do not have a custom made orthotix, but rather i buy the pre-made ones from a company called Orthaheel. They are allegedly quite good, i have had them for some years now, and i admit that they a ...

Asked By : Moderator ( Total points : 20 )

I have a knob on the bottom of each foot that hurts continually, I also have plantar fasciitis on both feet,?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:55:08 MST

Could that knob have something to do with the plantar fasciities or is it totally not related? Also, can anyone recomend the best treatment for the plantar fasciitis, I have tried everything, from, ni ...

Asked By : Moderator ( Total points : 20 )