Left big toe joint pain

[barbarajsenna760]

Since 1997 I have had a stabbing burning pain in my left big toe joint closest to the foot.  I have seen several podiatrists plus nerve specialists and now a pain medicine Doctor is helping a little.  One response from a reader said maybe it was Mortons neuroma.  Is there anyone who can confirm this so I can take it to my Doctor?

[barbarajsenna760]

Thanks for your help but my pain is in the big toe only(left).  I have had it since 1997 and gout was ruled out.  Ct scans and MRI, even nerve ending tests have resulted in nothing.  It seems I have to rely on pain medication to relieve the pain somewhat.  I can't believe that no doctor can figure this out.

[mkh9]

Morton's neuroma affects the ball of the foot usually between the third and fourth toe. I have it and it is sharp burning pain when I have tight shoes on or sometimes burning or numbness. Is your pain only in  the big toe and is it in the joint area(s)? Could it be gout? The symptoms sound like Morton's neuroma but just not in the same area. They do say usually so perhaps sometimes it can be in the big toe occasionally. I was told to change shoes and that there wasn't anything I could do about it. I don't have a problem when I wear loose shoes, or a rounded toe. Hope this helps.