http://www.podiatryexperts.netFri, 29 Dec 2023 23:39:29 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Plantar-Fasciitis/Sore-after-Running-normal/_778After 10 months no running because of Plantar Fasciitis and Plantar Tear, I finally felt recovered enough to start running again. Have been careful and taking it slowly, only twice a week for the past 4 weeks. Most of the time my heal pain is at a 2/10, including when running. About 2 hours after running, it feels very sore for about 24 hours and then returns to 2/10. Is this normal and to be expected ? If so, when would I likely have no increase in soreness after running ? Also, when might all soreness go completely ? Hope you can advise, thank you ! Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:23:34 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Plantar-Fasciitis/Sore-after-Running-normal/_778http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Laser-vs-oblation-shot-for-mortons-neuroma/_776My doctor has suggested either laser or oblation shots for my mortons neuroma. I can't find much information on laser but he said it's got about the same success rate as the shots. Can't decide which treatment to take. Not concerned about cost, just want to be able to walk without pain again. Thu, 06 May 2021 16:43:39 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Laser-vs-oblation-shot-for-mortons-neuroma/_776http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/banged-toe-its-bleeding-I-think-the-nail-is-of-its-bed/_623should i just let the nail grow outMon, 28 May 2018 16:27:28 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/banged-toe-its-bleeding-I-think-the-nail-is-of-its-bed/_623http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Why-do-my-sons-pinky-toes-not-touch-the-ground-What-should-I-look-out-for/_517My 5 year old's littlest toes on both feet don't touch the ground. He is not really able to curl or move them much, if at all. They seem like they are just sort of stuck on the sides of his feet. His Pediatician is not concerned about it but I'm would like to know more about why his toes are like this and if there is any thing I could be doing to get them working, or if there is any thing I should look out for, potential future problems with this condition. Should I bring him it to see a podiatrist?Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:28:38 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Why-do-my-sons-pinky-toes-not-touch-the-ground-What-should-I-look-out-for/_517http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Is-it-possible-to-restore-motion-to-an-attempted-fusion/_477I had an tempted fusion surgery if the second toe on the left foot it didn't fuse properly and the stiffness is interfering with my activity as I am a basketball player. Is it there any way I could have the motion restored so I could bend it again? Any help would be appreciated thanks.Sat, 26 Mar 2016 10:14:05 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Is-it-possible-to-restore-motion-to-an-attempted-fusion/_477http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Who-should-I-see-for-my-nail-bed-and-cuticle-issue/_474[image width=0]http://i63.tinypic.com/k3asuu.jpg[/image] My 3rd digits bilaterally started to become red and swollen along the cuticle. They've progressively gotten worse. Now they are TTP. Primary care prescribed Cephalexin but there's been no improvement. Left side is getting worse than right. Obvious nail changes. Nail is becoming weak and brittle, feels like it's starting to separate from the skin below. Please advise!Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:41:52 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Who-should-I-see-for-my-nail-bed-and-cuticle-issue/_474http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Stress-riser/_463I started experiencing pain on my 3rd metatarsal bone 4 weeks ago and went to see my podiatrist. The symptoms of the pain led him to believe it could be a stress fracture but an x-ray (and a second xray 2 weeks later) showed no fracture, only thickening of the bone. He referred to it as a stress riser. It's been 5 weeks now and the pain (mainly when I walk) has only lessened by a bit. If it is a stress riser, how long should I expect the pain to remain?Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:22:03 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Stress-riser/_463http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Why-do-I-have-one-toenail-that-curves-almost-circular-instead-of-growing-flat/_462Mon, 28 Dec 2015 14:38:28 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Why-do-I-have-one-toenail-that-curves-almost-circular-instead-of-growing-flat/_462http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Safely-regrow-hallux-nail-after-traumatic-avulsion/_461Please advise me about helping my big toenails regrow! 35-year-old healthy female. Three months ago, bilateral traumatic great toenail avulsions. Now, regrowing, but burrowing into distal nail beds. Hot, very salty water soaks to decrease tissue swelling. Using Japonesque-brand nippers to get under leading edge of nails, pull over tissue. Clipping ingrowing shards. Almost 24/7 coconut oil application (messy!) I fear that the nails, which are regrowing strongly, will become ingrown. I have never had an ingrown nail. I have googled the problem and read about cotton bits and dental floss. The toenails are too tight for those. Angling the tool under the nails and freeing them is painful and time-consuming but tolerable. I fear I am damaging the nail beds. I also fear I am not freeing the nails frequently enough. Please help!Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:58:11 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Safely-regrow-hallux-nail-after-traumatic-avulsion/_461http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/I-had-surgery-on-my-broken-toe---it-isnt-healing-now-doctor-says-to-have-surgery-again/_4594 months ago I had surgery on the toe next to my big one for a broken toe. The bone was hitting my tendon. She took the bone piece out. It is not healing and doctor says it will not. If I am active I have to stay off from it for awhile sometimes a day and it can bother me longer. It swells, turns red, burns and hurts if I'm on it for extended periods. My question...if I don't have surgery will it not get any better? If I have surgery again what are the chances it will get worse? I'm not getting decisive answers from doctor. What is happening...the tendons and ligaments were suppose to grow in between where the bone was taken out and fuse it together. It is not. One side is going up the other down. She said that if I have the surgery the rod would stay in for 6 weeks instead of 3 and be in a larger cast.Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:40:21 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/I-had-surgery-on-my-broken-toe---it-isnt-healing-now-doctor-says-to-have-surgery-again/_459http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Posterior-Tibial-Tendonitis-orthotic/_458 Hello! Have been dealing with a diagnosis of Posterior Tibial Tendonitis since June of 2015 in my left foot. This diagnosis was from my Podiatrist after an examination and x-ray. I work as an Licensed Nursing Assistant on a Locked Alzheimer's Unit, and I am on my feet for 8+ hours a night, constant fast walking, patient transfers, chasing escapees etc. Have gone through periods of foot sorness/aching in the past, and during one of these times, I happened to climb up a few flights of stairs and immediately was limping so bad, I could barely walk. Ankle was very swollen and tender to the touch. Friend who saw my ankle called it Pregnant Cankles! Had a similar flare up after a visit to NYC the year before climbing all the Subway stairs, but it resolved itself after a couple of weeks. I should add that I have had flat feet for my whole life and used to get ankle sprains very easily throughout childhood. With that said, I used to be a runner and never had any major issues with my feet. Podiatrist gave me a couple of different braces, soft strap-around one, to a Robo-Cop/Forrest Gump Magic Legs hard plastic one that I could not tolerate. Spent a couple weeks sitting on light-duty at work, rest, ice, elevating, epsom salt soaks to no avail. Spent time in Physical Therapy doing stretches, picking up marbles with my foot, some resistance band exercises, and a variation of the Graston Massage with no real lasting results. Tried getting motion control sneakers with over-the-counter orthotics, but nothing has worked. The only thing that helped, was when my Physical Therapist suggested I get an orthotic with a "medial heel posting" to help counter the over-pronation of my ankle/foot. So I purchased a Powerstep Orthotic with a 2 degree medial post. Though the arch support does aggravate my super flat feet, the posting does help. I have had to modify these OTC orthotics by adding a little more "height" to the heel post, but this sometimes led to some aching in my outer forefoot. My Podiatrist has been recommending a Custom Orthotic through his office for $450. I however was very, very surprised that my Insurance company, which is normally very good, would not cover one cent of the Orthotic since they deem it a "comfort measure" and have been told if I am not a diabetic it would not be covered. Sure, my Insurance will cover expensive braces, PT, and probably the surgery if I rupture the tendon, but not the little pieces of plastic that might avoid surgery, yeah, that is logical?! Now, I am at the point that during my work shift, my soreness is greatly reduced, although if I sit for more than 5-10 minutes, my ankle/foot tightens up and I will limp briefly as I start walking again. Interesting enough, have more discomfort just standing in one place than when I'm walking. When I get home after a full 8 hours on my feet, I limp after my drive home and need to ice the area. The next morning my ankle and even my achilles tendon seems tight, and yes, the mornings after a day off, my ankle is much less tight. So since my job involves being on my feet so long, will the tendonitis ever go away without me taking a longer break to rest or will it just flare up again once I start standing on them for hours at a time. Should I just bite-the-bullet and pay for the Custom Orthotics which will create the exact right height of heel posting to get me back to "neutral"? Have been told that OTC ones are just as good, would hate to pay all that money out of pocket and not have them help. Have been trying to lose weight, prob. 15-20 pounds overweight, but active. This tenacious tendonitis is so frustrating!! Any insights, suggestions would be great, thank you!Fri, 20 Nov 2015 01:26:30 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Posterior-Tibial-Tendonitis-orthotic/_458http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Is-flat-feet-known-to-be-associated-with-ankle-pain/-strains/_457Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:16:48 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Is-flat-feet-known-to-be-associated-with-ankle-pain/-strains/_457http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Why-does-my-arch-keep-cracking-It-hurts/_456The arch (or what little tiny bit of it there is) of my right foot keeps cracking frequently and I don't mean the skin. Whatever joint is there in the middle of that arch keeps cracking; just like you can your knuckles. It's not pleasant when it happens and is causing my foot a lot of pain. I do wear orthotics. Any insight to this, please? If you need to ask any questions, I'll do my best to answer as accurately as I can. Thank you so very much!Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:40:16 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Why-does-my-arch-keep-cracking-It-hurts/_456http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Why-does-my-toenail-die-every-6-months/_455I injured my big toe a couple years ago, as a result my nail died and a new nail began to grow underneath. Around 6 months later, the replacement nail also died and a new nail again began to grow. This has been a cycle ever since, and although I am not experiencing major discomfort it is strange. Should I be concerned, or just deal with it as I have been?Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:23:46 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Why-does-my-toenail-die-every-6-months/_455http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/What-length-valgus-wedge-for-torn-peroneal-brevis-tendon/_454Hello. I am an ultramarathon runner who tore the peroneal brevis tendon a year ago. After other, ineffective treatments, I got a cortisone shot which helped immensely. Since then, I've been back to running and have made some valgus wedges to use in that foot's shoe. Should it be a full foot or heel only wedge...or is it a try and see what works thing? II'm stuck at 3 hours pain-free but seem to be plateauing. Thank you for any assistance.Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:45:27 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/What-length-valgus-wedge-for-torn-peroneal-brevis-tendon/_454http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Why-does-the-top-right-part-of-my-foot-hurt/_453Yesterday afternoon, I tried to get up from my chair (it's a comfy spinny chair), and when I stepped on my right foot, it really hurt in the top right part (I think in the metacarpals or cuboid bone). My ankle had been hurting for a couple weeks before and it was hard to go up any stairs or run. I haven't done much exercise other than a two mile run/jog/walk P.E. last Friday (yes, I did it with my ankle in pain). The weird thing is is that when I 'patted' the other (left) side of my right foot, the right side, where I described before, hurt. Also, when I lift my leg into the air, it hurts in the foot, and when I bend my toes down or up. But, it doesn't hurt when I bend my toes with my hand. I tried Ibuprofen, it didn't help much. I slept ok, and I didn't wake up at night from any pain. When I woke up this morning, it still hurt, but not nearly as much as it did yesterday. I can walk, but I limp. I didn't go to school today, and one of the doctors at my pediatricians' office gave me a 'no P.E.' note, but other than that, she just told me what I already knew. Also, I have been cracking my 'knuckles' (are they the same as on fingers?) on my toes for a couple of years now (I haven't been doing it today because it hurts) , if that gives any reason. But other than that, I can't think of anything that touched my foot other than my socks and shoes. My foot is not disoriented or anything, and I don't participate in any athletic activities, other than P.E. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:24:38 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Why-does-the-top-right-part-of-my-foot-hurt/_453http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Rehabilitating-flat-feet/_452Hi, I have flat feet (over-pronation) and also have prescription orthotics. But I would rather fix my feet than have to wear orthotics. I have started doing exercises to strengthen the feet and walking barefoot as much as possible. But I'm not sure HOW I should be walking when I do this - should I walk with the relevant muscles of the foot & leg in contraction (i.e. so that I am holding my arches in the correct position the whole time)? Or just walk however my feet want to (which right now is over-pronated and hurts my knees)? Will walking with the muscles contracted help them to strengthen quicker, or will it cause more damage because there is no relax-contract movement? Any advice gratefully received! Thank you [:)]Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:14:01 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Rehabilitating-flat-feet/_452http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Is-it-possible-to-get-early-acute-compartment-syndrome-near-the-cuboid-from-a-velco-shoe-strap/_451Is it possible to get early acute compartment syndrome after foot irritation from walking and a shoe strap being too tight? (A velcro strap near the cuboid.) Soon after walking, my shoe strap started feeling tight and my left foot hurt worse with each step. I took my shoe off for about 20 minutes while sitting down, then put it back on to walk to my car and kept the strap more loose. I was in agony with each step on my left foot. It still hurt very badly even when I wasn't putting weight on it. When I got home I took my shoes and socks off and my left foot was purplish-blue compared to the right which was more white. The left was also slightly swolen above the cuboid area. I could barely move my foot and toes in any direction and my foot felt somewhat tingly and partially numb. The pain was moderate-severe without touch or weight bearing and very severe with weight bearing. Long story shorter, I ended up at the ER. I thought perhaps it was a stress fracture. The doctor also thought it was a bone issue, but did not do a weight bearing x ray due to the pain. They did 3 x rays at different angles but nothing abnormal was seen. The doctor did find a specific sensitive place in the foot that was along the 5th metatarsal bone area. I was advised to use crutches, given an orthopedic shoe and referred to an orthopedist. I arrived at my appointment 2 days later, took off the shoe, and had 2 perfectly white feet with no pain, standing or otherwise except for a slight ache every now and then on the left edge of my foot. I was told I didn't need the crutches or ortho shoe anymore. The doc didn't know what was wrong with it except maybe capsulitis or waste-a-doctor's-time-itis. I asked if it could be a nerve problem and was quickly told no. I was told to come back if it happened again so the doc could see the swelling/ color/ pain. This was a Friday. Doc said just to put ice on it if it happened over the weekend and wait until Monday to come in. He seemed shocked I had gone to the ER considering how normal it appeared 2 days later. I think he was trying to keep me from going back there unnecessarily. In a way I appreciate that but after doing some research of my symptoms online, compartment syndrome seemed the most compatible to my symptoms to me, and if it happened again over the weekend, I was afraid it could be an emergency. Fortunately it didn't happen, but I am wondering if that could have been what happened to my foot. Neither the ER doctor nor the ortho doctor looked at the shoes I had been wearing. The ER doc did take pulses which were okay, but I read that pulses can be normal in compartment syndrome. My blood pressure was high at the ER. This could have been from the pain itself or maybe from cs? I would just like another opinion about what could have happened and wondering if early acute compartment syndrome was a possibility, that resolved on its own after pressure was released time went by. Thank you for your input.Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:14:25 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Is-it-possible-to-get-early-acute-compartment-syndrome-near-the-cuboid-from-a-velco-shoe-strap/_451http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/calcaneal-fracture/_450.............hi , i have a calcaneal fracture , i think that means a busted heel pad ....the bone is not broken ....my ortho says its not healing , been in a cast for 2 months ....walking on tip toes .....is it dangerous to walk on that foot ? i really need to go back to work .....my doctor says i might have my leg amputated .....is that a accurate assessment ? thank you .....Mon, 12 Oct 2015 13:12:29 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/calcaneal-fracture/_450http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/The-role-of-foot-orthoses-in-rheumatoid-arthritis-management/_449Rheumatoid arthritis remission- Do foot orthoses actually affect 'disease activity' or are they just preventing progressive deformity and associated pain. I'm confused because when I look at papers on the affect of FOs on RA, they seem to link the number of swollen and tender joints and perceived pain to the foot orthoses.. but doesn't RA occur in periods of activity and remission regardless? Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:06:36 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/The-role-of-foot-orthoses-in-rheumatoid-arthritis-management/_449http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Achillies-/-Heel-Pain/_448For about 2 weeks now, my right achillies tendon has been in pain. I have seen my podiatrist. I have taken NSAIDS bid 400mg, wore padding and compressive wrapped and elastic ankle brace w/cast boot. I was casted for orthotics. I just received cortisone shot on my right center of my heel because I'm still in pain. Now, I'm feeling a little tingle and the bottom of my right heel still aches/throbbing. Now ever since the cortisone my left bottom heel aches and burns. Also, I'm pes planus, forefoot varus/supinatus bilateral. I also took Xrays, it show no signs of acute pathology on right achillies. What do you suggest and why I'm experiencing? Also, I have never had this before, I'm not diabetic, and no injuries. Thank you kindly Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:52:59 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Achillies-/-Heel-Pain/_448http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Plantar-Fasciitis/Rupture-the-plantar-fascitis-to-help/_447I read about a Australian footballer who ruptured his plantar fasciitis for it to heal. How do you do that?Sat, 26 Sep 2015 15:58:44 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Plantar-Fasciitis/Rupture-the-plantar-fascitis-to-help/_447http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Is-xray-standard-for-a-first-podiatry-visit/_444I saw a podiatrist for pain in my achilles tendon. I would get pain in the morning when getting out of bed, and also when getting up after sitting or laying down for a period of time. I told him that I thought I injured it from exercising. Would an xray be standard protocol for a visit such as that?Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:03:43 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Is-xray-standard-for-a-first-podiatry-visit/_444http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-causes-to-Have-acidic-smell-wet-from-ball-of-foot-to-toes-almost-a-yellowish-discharge-and-sticky-to-socks/_443Raw toesMon, 21 Sep 2015 23:33:54 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-causes-to-Have-acidic-smell-wet-from-ball-of-foot-to-toes-almost-a-yellowish-discharge-and-sticky-to-socks/_443http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Post-Bunionectomy-Is-it-possible-to-overdo-physical-therapy-exercises/_44225-Female: I had bunionectomy 4 1/2 weeks ago. Since yesterday I began having pain at a near constant 6 with spikes of 7-8 on pain scale. Haven't done anything other than walk on campus which typically results in only level 5 pain. Wondering if pain is from overdoing physical therapy exercises? Is it possible that I've damaged the realignment of my bones? I already made an appointment with my doctor but that's not for a few days and I can't think of anything else I might have done. Any help would be appreciated. Please & Thank You!Thu, 17 Sep 2015 04:57:09 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Post-Bunionectomy-Is-it-possible-to-overdo-physical-therapy-exercises/_442http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Treatment-of-athletes-foot-on-a-diabetic/_441Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:38:43 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Treatment-of-athletes-foot-on-a-diabetic/_441http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/I-have-a-condition-in-my-left-foot-with-the-two-toes-next-to-big-toe/_440I can walk and stand a lot and have no pain but as soon as I sit down and take the pressure and weight off the foot I have lots of pain. 5 different doctors have not been able to figure out how to treat this obvious nerve problem. Anyone know what could be the problem and how to treat it?Sat, 05 Sep 2015 20:02:50 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/I-have-a-condition-in-my-left-foot-with-the-two-toes-next-to-big-toe/_440http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Toe-Numbness/_439Hello, I wear a lot of heels and I notice by then end of the day my toes and the balls of my feet loose feeling. I read a tip about taping your third and fourth toes together to relieve some of the pain and pressure, is this true? And why? What does this do? Does this only work by taping these 2 toes in particular or can I tape together any toes? Thank you, Elizabeth Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:13:36 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Toe-Numbness/_439http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/5th-toe-condition/_438When I was young, my parents took me to a podiatrist for flat feet and weak ankles that turned inward. I was given inserts, which I didn't wear for very long. The ankle problems have gotten worse over time but as an adult I started noticing another problem. I stand and walk on the outside of the fifth toes, rather than the bottom. Aesthetically, I find it embarrassing. Fuctionally, I don't know if it's a result of, or a contributing factor to my flat feet, or if it's completely unrelated. I wasn't diagnosed with anything related to that, as a child, so it's possible that it's developed over time. Is there a name for this and what is the treatment?Sat, 15 Aug 2015 02:45:08 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/5th-toe-condition/_438http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Does-Oscon-work-for-Severs-disease/_437All I can see online are lots of one sided testimonials how great it is. That makes me suspicious. DO you think that it helps?Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:37 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Does-Oscon-work-for-Severs-disease/_437http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Tarsal-tunnel-surgery/_436I am having tarsal tunnel surgery nerve compression of all three nerves and Achilles lengthening with medial band release what should I expect for recovery time, with bearing etc.Wed, 05 Aug 2015 19:27:02 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Tarsal-tunnel-surgery/_436http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Help-after-ingrown-toenail-surgery/_435I had ingrown toenail surgery in November 2014. Worst decision I ever made, I have had recurrent pain and infections ever since, and still have to cut the nail out every month even though he claimed he chemically cauterized it. I have been treatung it myself since the initial surgery was so painful and a can't afford another multi hundred dollar visit to the podiatrist (that was after insurance, currently I have no insurance). This latest infection has been going on over a week and I can't seem to curb the pain. After salt soaks and ointment didn't work, I added drawing salve, which is helping I can see it pulling infection out, but now I'm noticing a ton of granulated tissue that is getting more painful. This whole experience has led me to a hate and fear of podiatrists and I can't afford another visit. I would love some options that I can try myself. It's getting painful to walk and that's not an option, I'm a CNA. Pear help! Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:40:59 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Help-after-ingrown-toenail-surgery/_435http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Sprained-my-ankle-4-months-ago-and-there-is-still-swelling-and-pain-in-it-Is-this-normal-and-it-is-still-healing/_434I was playing soccer when a girl kicked the inside on my ankle causing it to role to the outside. I felt a pop and instantly felt a bump of the outside of my ankle. The next day I went to my athletic trainer and she taped me up and allowed my to return to play 3 days later. It caused me a fair amount of pain for the next 3 weeks while I was playing soccer but I just tuffed it out. After this, my season was over so I just assumed it would get better, but it did not. It does feel a little better now and I can walk on it with no pain. I'm only worried about it because my Cross Country season is stating up in a couple of week and my ankle needs to be ok to do 35 mile weeks. So should I go see a doctor or is this just normal healing and it would be a waste of money?Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:02:13 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Sprained-my-ankle-4-months-ago-and-there-is-still-swelling-and-pain-in-it-Is-this-normal-and-it-is-still-healing/_434http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/When-I-removed-my-toe-polish-my-large-toe-underneath-the-nail-looks-bruised-and-read-when-I-push-on-it-it-turns-white-There-is-a-dark-line-that-looks-like-dried-blood-across-the-top-of-the-red-area-it-takes-up-two-thirds-of-my-nail-and-what-could/_433Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:38:01 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/When-I-removed-my-toe-polish-my-large-toe-underneath-the-nail-looks-bruised-and-read-when-I-push-on-it-it-turns-white-There-is-a-dark-line-that-looks-like-dried-blood-across-the-top-of-the-red-area-it-takes-up-two-thirds-of-my-nail-and-what-could/_433http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Toes-swollen-and-hot-and-ball-of-foot-pain/_432About 9 months ago I began experiencing pain in the second toe on my left foot. It became swollen and hot and there was pain at the tip and the point where toe connects to foot with some ball of foot pain directly below. Now, middle toe (next to second toe) is painful with swelling on the underside of the toe at the first joint and the ball of foot pain is acute. I have had blood test to rule out gout, etc. and an MRI and Ortho does not know what's happening other than possibly rheumatoid arthritis. Based on descriptions on line I think capsulitis. I am worried since recently middle tow became involved. Any ideas? btw... I do have osteoarthritis in my knees and I can feel arthritis in other toes on other foot too. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:03:57 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Toes-swollen-and-hot-and-ball-of-foot-pain/_432http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Is-it-normal/_431After you get a partial toenail removal, you get a partial toenail removal that after a couple days it looks like it has a black scab like thing on it?Sun, 12 Jul 2015 11:00:54 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Is-it-normal/_431http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/burning-in-the-ball-of-one-foot-sometimes-feels-numb-painful-when-wearing-heels/_430burning in the ball of the foot and sometimes numbness especially when wearing heels. No other health problems a little overweight. Problem is only in the right foot. Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:37:39 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/burning-in-the-ball-of-one-foot-sometimes-feels-numb-painful-when-wearing-heels/_430http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Red-painful-area-on-top-of-big-toe-at-the-side/_429Hi, I've noticed recently at the top of my big toe on the side that it rubs and hurts especially when I wear heels. It is red and tender to the touch, Also when I touch it it feels like a bone. It's not a callus or corn and it may be that my toes have always been this way, a bone that's more protruding but got worse? It is happening on my left toe too but not as bad as my right toe. It is not in the area where people get bunions. Any ideas? ThanksSun, 28 Jun 2015 15:49:57 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Red-painful-area-on-top-of-big-toe-at-the-side/_429http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-could-be-the-cause-of-an-occasional-shartp-pain-in-the-large-joint-of-my-left-big-toe/_428Approximately twice or three times a day, I get a sharp pain in the joint between my foot and my left big toe. This just started about 2 months ago. Any ideas??Thu, 25 Jun 2015 08:36:02 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-could-be-the-cause-of-an-occasional-shartp-pain-in-the-large-joint-of-my-left-big-toe/_428http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/I-have-a-Dead-toe-nail-that-feels-wobbly-now-What-should-I-do/_427Okay, so 3 months ago I dropped a heavy object on my toe, and its finally starting to grow out but its starting to feel wobbly. [link url=http://imgur.com/a/PSJ2b#0]Pictures[/link] As you can see a thin layer of hard toe nail is already growing below. But as I said its starting to feel wobbly. I have basketball and the shoes are like just very slightly tight. What should I do?Mon, 15 Jun 2015 04:44:45 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/I-have-a-Dead-toe-nail-that-feels-wobbly-now-What-should-I-do/_427http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-is-causing-the-pain-in-my-foot/_426I do not have a bunion, but that area of my foot, on my left appears, on looking, to be tender, and it HURTS, mostly ...possibly only.. when I wear shoes. It does not hurt on touching, only when I am wearing shoes...shoes with heels. It is a sharp debilitating pain. HELP ME.Thu, 21 May 2015 12:33:35 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-is-causing-the-pain-in-my-foot/_426http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Contusion-that-wont-heal/_425I have a contusion (per MRI) on the bottom of my foot where my second toe attaches to my left foot that won't heal. I've had anti-inflammatorys, steroids, a cortisone injection and now four weeks in a walking boot and its as swollen and sore as it was four moths ago when I first noticed it. What treatment options there left for me to try? Thank you. GeorgeThu, 21 May 2015 09:18:19 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Contusion-that-wont-heal/_425http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-could-be-causing-all-of-my-toes-to-hurt-around-the-nails-while-lying-down-or-sitting-with-feet-elevated/_424This has been an ongoing problem for several years. It is becoming almost unbearable. It seems strange that it is not as bad or almost non existent when standing up.Wed, 20 May 2015 09:07:41 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-could-be-causing-all-of-my-toes-to-hurt-around-the-nails-while-lying-down-or-sitting-with-feet-elevated/_424http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Plantar-Fasciitis/baxters-Neuropathy/_423I have baxters Neuropathy, heel spurs, peroneonal tendonopathy and plantar fasciitis on both feet conservative therapy not working now whatTue, 19 May 2015 22:03:40 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Plantar-Fasciitis/baxters-Neuropathy/_423http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/broken-still-yet-no-boot-and-released-with-bone-stimulator/_422I broke by L ankle turning it running in September. Two weeks later went to a sports medicine ortho and I was in boot for two weeks, then brace with 6 weeks PT and released without a final xray showing healing. In March this year, I felt a crunch, crunch , crunch in my left foot/ankle while just standing. It did not hurt, bruise or really swell. Two weeks later felt pain while running and realized it felt just like when I broke it. Went to podiatrist and both ankles of L foot had avulsion fractures. One partially healed and one not. Also avulsion fracture of 5th met, that was partially healed. Put in boot and Dr. ordered bone stimulator. 4 weeks in my foot hurt really bad. Asked for crutches and put on them for two weeks. Made appointment two weeks later appointment and night before appointment finally got bone stimulator. Went to appointment and was told one break healed other two not. Told to use bone stimulator and released to do whatever I wanted and to let pain be my guide. No need for boot or to return unless I had problems. I specifically asked about gym and running and told no restrictions. Are bone stimulators really all that great at least 6 weeks or more after the break there is no need for follow up? Why no final xray to see it healed? Why not boot etc. if it is still not healed? Or is it just the way the Dr. handles the ... It may not work but we have to go through the process for insurance purposes and since I only have 12 PT sessions a year it is better to save them in case it doesn't work. This makes no sense to me or anyone else I know. Tue, 12 May 2015 07:27:41 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/broken-still-yet-no-boot-and-released-with-bone-stimulator/_422http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-if-anything-can-I-do-to-relieve-my-pain-Please-read-my-story-and-any-thoughts-or-advice-are-welcomed-and-appreciated/_421Ok... many years ago when I worked construction I got a foreign body in my heel. To be specific a sliver of glazed ceramic tile. It went to deep for me to get and calloused or encapsulated. It wasnt a real bother at that time until about a year went by and it began to give me pain. I went to a Podiatrist who I had scrubbed with ( I'm a scrub tech) to get help. I told him my story and he did an in office procedure and really ignored the fact that I had a FB in my heel.He didnt see it until my post-op xray and then scheduled surgery at an outpatient center because of the depth of the tile in my heel. So 2 surgeries later and two podiatrists later and an expensive pair of orthotics later. I am in pain constantly. I have antalgic gait and the opposite knee and hamstring constantly ache. Its been about 5 yrs and I cannot seem to find any answers. I work full time as a surgical tech and thankfully am the medical records officer so I do get to sit sometime but scrubbing is difficult. It is progressively worsening and I see no solutions. I have insurance but cant afford to keep seeing doctors when I cant find answers other than everything I have tried. I constantly cut the callous that is dead center my left heel so I can walk a bit on that side. Its back n forth on my toes and right heel . All my muscles ache. I have a 3 level cervical fusion and my entire spine feels misaligned. From head to toe this absolutely sucks and any advice would be truly appreciated!!. I still manage but again this isnt where I expected to be at 47 yrs old. Thanks in advanced. Tue, 05 May 2015 14:18:52 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/What-if-anything-can-I-do-to-relieve-my-pain-Please-read-my-story-and-any-thoughts-or-advice-are-welcomed-and-appreciated/_421http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/i-have-noticed-that-my-ankle-looks-to-be-caving-in-on-the-inside-of-my-leg/_420I recently went back to the park to run, I had been running on the treadmill for a couple of weeks. I havent run alot since last summer. I have noticed that my ankle looks to be caving in on the inside of my leg. It is noticable smaller that my other ankle but it doesnt hurt.Mon, 04 May 2015 12:21:23 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/i-have-noticed-that-my-ankle-looks-to-be-caving-in-on-the-inside-of-my-leg/_420http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Why-does-my-toenail-curl-upwards-on-one-side/_419On one side of one of my big toes the nail is curling upward, not downward. I've seen my local podiatrist but he could not tell what it was. He took a sample to treat for fungus but the results were negative as far as I know. It hurts when pressure is applied. The cuticle almost seems fused to the nail. It is not my favorite thing to look at, though not noticable unless up close. What could this be? It is more of an annoyance to me than anything, but I'd like to know what it is caused from.Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:54:25 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Why-does-my-toenail-curl-upwards-on-one-side/_419http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Is-there-a-procedure-that-will-restore-toenail-bed-so-that-toenail-will-grow-back/_418Hello, About 7 years ago I dropped a heavy piece of wood on my left big toe. I went to a podiatrist about 4 years ago and the podiatrist said my big toenail bed was damaged and will never grow back. My toenail is growing but only half way and is unappealing. I was wondering if there is a procedure that can be done to restore the nail bed so my toenail can grow back? Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:09:23 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Podiatry/Is-there-a-procedure-that-will-restore-toenail-bed-so-that-toenail-will-grow-back/_418http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Do-I-need-to-see-a-doctor-about-my-toenail/_417I am nervous this may be early toenail fungus but last time my PCP said it looked fine.. Not sure why but I have a white mark on side of my toe next to my pinky on my right foot. It had in the past broken nail but the nail keeps growing back white in the same section. I don't know if I should be concerned or not.Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:50:09 +0000http://www.podiatryexperts.net/Foot-Problems/Do-I-need-to-see-a-doctor-about-my-toenail/_417