sharp pain in the metatarsil area

[stacey623]

HI, I have had mri's ultrasounds and amny different diagnosis about my foot. One day i woke up and it looked as if the bone popped out the side. The first doctor said it was probably gout,then the second doctor said planter fasheitus,the third doctor said it was a bunion. And after an advanced mri, my family doctor said just saty off your foot for 1-2 months at home. I have been using an air cast and crutches and it is not getting much better at all. There is still shooting pain like pins and needles and it gets cold and a bit numb at times. Now my other foot is staring to do the same thing,is there anyone out there that may have some suggestions or helpfull information? At this point I am willing to try just about anything to get better. Please help,Stacey


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[DrNavneetMD]

Hi,

Most commonly, heel pain is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia — the tissue along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. The condition is called plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis usually develops gradually, but it can come on suddenly and be severe. And although it can affect both feet, it more often occurs in only one foot at a time. Watch for: Sharp pain in the inside part of the bottom of your heel, which may feel like a knife sticking in the bottom of your foot .Heel pain that tends to be worse with the first few steps after awakening, when climbing stairs or when standing on tiptoe. Heel pain after long periods of standing or after getting up from a seated position
Conservative treatment
For most people, the condition improves within a year of beginning conservative treatment. Nonsurgical treatments that may promote healing include:
Night splints. Your doctor may recommend wearing a splint fitted to your calf and foot while you sleep. This holds the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon in a lengthened position overnight so that they can be stretched more effectively.
Orthotics. Your doctor may prescribe off-the-shelf or custom-fitted arch supports (orthotics) to help distribute pressure to your feet more evenly.
Physical theapy would help that includes stecthing exercise at the level of ankle.


Regards

[stacey623]

HI Thank you for your note.

The pain I am having is not in the heel of my foot.  It is in the ball of my foot.  It started on the left.  I have been struggling for 7 months.  I have symptoms of aching, sharp pains (like a nail in my shoe) and nerve like pulses (a zippy feeling upon each step).  I have been at home resting for the past two weeks as I am also 4 1/2 months pregnant.  Now all of a sudden the right foot is experiencing the same symptoms.  I have tried accupuncture, cortesone shots x3, laser therapy, RICE, orthotics, shoes changes.  The MRI showed areas of inflammation buy not much else.  Each day is painful.  I have a strong family background of nerological issues. My father has MS and my aunt Lupus.  I have not exerted the right foot and I am at a loss as to why it is showing the same symptons as the left with little or no activity.  Any help is greatly appreciated.