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My foot has recently started hurting whenever I walk or touch the area. It doesn't always hurt that bad but last night it hurt enough that I started walking on my tiptoes to avoid the pain. I don't really know how to describe where the pain is but I'll try. The bottom of my left foot, length wise about the middle but width wise closer to my pinkie toe, kind of on the outside of my foot. I'd put a picture but I'm not sure how.
I don't really exercise that much or at least I definitely don't run. I walk with my mom sometimes and I walk with my dogs. I work at a vet clinic during the day and have to stand up all day, I walk the dogs that stay there a couple times a day as well. I haven't gone to the doctor because it just started a day or two ago and I don't have the time at the moment. I was just wondering if anyone knew of any that could be wrong or if I should worry about this? tia
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The way you describe the location of the pain suggests a possible 5th metatarsal issue. Could be a stress fracture, could be a soft tissue injury. Either way, try to limit time on your feet (I know, hard with your job), and use pain a guide for activity. Walking on your toes to avoid the outside of your foot could lead to other problems from walking abnormally. Try to avoid doing anything or wearing certain shoes that make it hurt during and AFTER activity. Icing a few times a day can't hurt, but if you have a stress fracture, icing won't heal it. That link above is marketing spam; the product may have some clinical value, but if the pain does not subside in the next few days from rest alone, see a medical professional and follow their recommendations for treatment. Even though you say you don't run, I would suggest trying to see a sports medicine specialist or ortho who has experience treating athletes. My opinion is that they will give you more detailed information and a more holistic view to treat it, rather than just telling you to take advil and stay off it. You'll want to come up with a rehab plan to prevent this from happening again. Good luck.
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This is not plantar fasciitis.
This is is an odd place for pain.
Get it it checked out.
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Does it hurt more walking in shoes or barefoot? If not improving within 3-7 days it may be wise to get it checked out. It is not uncommon to get a soft tissue tweak and if so it should improve within a week.
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This is not plantar fasciitis. This is is an odd place for pain. Get it it checked out.
Agreed. Don't know what @trackbunny is talking about. Get to the doctor asap, don't muck around with foot problems. Being able to walk places comfortably is a kind of a huge deal and the longer you leave it the worse its going to get.
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I'm no bone specialist, but I usually try to remove the easy issues without going to see one. If it hurts to touch the area as well as walk on it, I'm wondering if it isn't a bone issue, but maybe something got into the skin. Did you walk barefoot recently and step on something? Did you feel a sudden pain or soreness when you first noticed it? Or was it something that you just kind of noticed it was getting sore? If it was sudden, I'd guess you either stepped on something and it may now be embedded in the skin, or you stubbed your toe/foot on something and there indeed may be a fracture or a break. If it was something that developed slowly and mysteriously, I'd guess something like tendonitis of some sort, but that's not usually tender to the touch. AS was said above, measure your response by the pain you feel. If it's getting worse, get it checked. If it starts to go away, maybe you can give it a chance to heal itself. (I like doctors, I just don't like medical bills.)
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I have the exact same pain, in the same spot. I had it before waaaay back in 83 or 84 and bought new shoes and it went away. Yesterday I once again got new shoes and this could be what you're experiencing. I also have chronic plantar fascia in this foot, but this pain you describe is definitely different. Hope it helps and you get relief!
Definitely sounds like plantar fasciitis. I've got it in both of my feet and have dealt with it for years. I personally find that running for me helps it because it stretches that plantar fascia band, and when I stop running for long periods of time is when it tightens back up. A few things that have helped me that are worth trying are:
-Rolling your foot out (on tennis ball, golf ball, or frozen water bottle)
-Icing (I try and ice my feet once a day to reduce inflammation in the area
-Stretching (here is a good LINK to some stretches that I do daily
-Good soles (most shoes come with pretty crappy soles so it's important to have something that's comfortable and provides support, I've tried custom once and hated them and now I just get the Athletic Dr. Scholls ones and get a new pair every 6 months )
-You might also consider a night splint. When you sleep your feet are pointed downwards which allows the plantar fascia band to tighten up which is why most people experience the pain first thing when they wake up. (I wear these Night Socks when I sleep)
Hope that helps!
Lateral (outside) of foot pain near pinky toe is not classic PF. Likely 5th metatarsal issue. I think Lacey5 and trackbunny are the same poster and just wanted to plug that kingbrand product.
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I'm hijacking this thread because I can't think of a better title for my own. I'm pretty sure I have a plantar wart on the bottom of my foot, I've looked at photos and it's identical. I've seen the at-home treatments and just wondering if anyone hear has any recommendations or preferred treatments. thanks.
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