Feet Pain....

Well I got the same thing I and I swore my kids were practicing Voodoo. Went to the Feet doc, and he shot it full of anti-inflammitorys, wrapped it up and said to stop buying cheap shoes. Yes the pain was sharp and severe. I still think it was Voodoo as my kids were grounded that day. : )

Hello M.,

When I think about the side of your feet, I think of arches. Maybe yours are falling. Have you gained quite a bit of weight? Sometimes your body has to adjust to the extra weight and your feet has to adjust to supporting the extra pounds. Also pain on the side of your feet doesn't necessarily meaning that the problem is there. You may have enlarged nerves or hairline fractures or hundreds of whatevers. These are just some ideas I am throwing out for consideration. Best advice is to go see a doctor to be absolutely sure. Good luck. R.

Hi M.,

I have suffered exactly what you are describing. My Dr. said it was probably arthritis. If not that the metatarsal heads rubbing together. Too tight shoes, injury, overuse...there's not much to find on that area. I've also been told that it's Morton's Neuroma. If you go to Webdr.com you can get lots of info.

Good luck M. and let me know what you find. I've had to stop my vigorus walking routine due to this burning pain. write back if you find anything.

Thanks
V.

Hi M.!
You don't give much info> New shoes, Play sports, Which side of the foot or front or back? any othere health conditions? Can you think of anything different you did before the pain started? Does it hurt all the time or just when standing, walking, jogging, sitting,sleeping (trying too). Please fill us in!
M. Ann ____@____.com

Being a mom you're always on the go. If it hurts so bad you have are brought to the floor you should get that checked out. You might have nerve problems. I wish you luck.

I have experienced this many times and it can be many things I have found for myself it is either one of two things. Either I walked a lot the day before and I am low on potasium( remember those leg cramps that were growing pains as a child same concept) or my arches are falling because I want to wear cute shoes that give me no support instead of good shoes.
Is it worth the pain? You have to be the judge of your own pain. I personally take extra potasium on those days I wear really bad shoes and walk a lot. For me sometime it is worth it.
Good Luck
A.

Dear M.,

I had that too at a much later age than you are now. I tried to tough it out and the pain only got worse. Finally I got to a orthopedist - I think that is what they are called, and he gave me a shot of cortisone and wrapped my foot. That helped and started the healing process. I had stepped out of the car and placed my foot in an odd way - that made it strain a muscle and cause a tear in it. It took a long time to heal because I waited so long to go to the doctor. It surprised me that the pain was so bad for so long. Those tears like that do not heal quickly. Good Luck, C. N.

hi M., this is ajanta,i had the same problem i couldn't put my foot flat i am not sure but i think you have heel spur you need to see the podiatrist he had given me some kind of shot and now it is been almost 9 years i am o.k and also try to get very good quality shoes and sandals.But first you need to see the podiatrist.
Thank you

Speaking as a Registered Medical Assistant, I would have it checked out immediatly. It could be a multitude of things, just as the previous writers said. Gout, Nerve problems, or even a small hairline fracture that you were unaware of and it's now not healing. It won't hurt to have it checked out, and being a busy mom you are on your feet too much during the day to ignore it. Seek a physician soon! Good luck!

Do you eat/drink alot of foods with vitamin c. Ie....juices, fruits, veggies. It could be a form of gout(authoritis). The easiest way to determine is to eliminate all vitamin c products for 3-5 days, then reintroduce the vitamin c. If the pain stops then it comes back, it could be gout. I didn't think it too be a big problem (except that it feels like a knife cutting my foot in half)I just elimainated thevitamin c, then reintroduced it 1 source every 3 days. I try not to take a suppliment w/ c. If I only drink juice every other day this also seems to help. Good luck! I would still check with your doctor. They can also do a blood test to determine if vitamin c is crystalized in your blood. Good luck.

Is your pain at the heel or radiating to the bottom of your foot? If so you may have plantar fascitis. Exercises to stretch the bottom of your foot (a scarf or band around your foot to pull the toes toward you) help.

have you been checked for bone spurs? i heard thats really painful.. i hope that u feel better soon!

Hi, I am a massage therapist & after reading the responses, I would 1)consult your doctor and 2)consider getting a foot reflexology session or foot massage. There are a variety of things that can cause sharp shooting pain in your foot, depending on your activity, your body structure, your hydration level & body composition.

Drink plenty of water to flush out any toxins in your body, as the feet tend to collect "gritty" areas where minerals deposit on the muscles or connective tissue, which can cause pain. You might have an inflammation of the fascia, or connective tissue on the bottom of your feet, which is really painful & needs structural support (orthotics or arch supports) as well as massage, &/or anti-inflammatory treatment (like advil or aleve or something like it). You might have a nerve impingement, or a bone spur, which both should be checked out by a dr.

You can do some self-help by massaging lotion into the feet regularly, preferably daily. Spend some time on the gritty or sore areas, and spend some time on the areas that feel good, too (to balance it out). If you'd like to find a massage therapist, you can ask for a recommendation from a friend or family member, or check out my business, Dynamics, in Davis. Besides myself, there is another massage therapist who works with me.

There are lots of options, be sure to take care of yourself well so you can be at your best for your family! You deserve it.

I haave a friend who is a food stylist. She had the same thing because she was on her feet so much. It ended up being a nerve in her foot. She had to have it removed, but hers was extreme. Go see a podiatrist right away.

M. Dawson