pain & swelling of veins in foot

[Maggie1941]

I have been told by a podiatrist that I have facciitis in the top of my feet which runs into the ankle and into the small muscle at the front of the leg. I have mild arthritis in the first two toes also but this does not give me the pain I experience.  My feet are always sore and I can't walk any distance.  When I get the stabbing pain (usually in my left foot) I notice that the veins are swollen especially the one which crosses down to the arch.  I've been to laser therapy, osteopathy, physio, neurologist and podiatrist.  I have worn orthodics for several years and have them readjusted regularly.  My toes are turning upward and I was told by a podiatrist on the radio that it was my meditarsal.joint.  My podiatrist didn't agree and just told me to keep wearing the orthodics he had just had made for me.  Who could I go to and find an answer to my pain??  P.M.

[Caryopteris]

Everybody with toes has metatarsal joints.  It's just an anatomical term.  Nobody on the radio or on the internet can do what is necessary to help you, and that is to examine your feet.  I believe a podiatrist is the proper doctor to help you, and if not a podiatrist, then an orthopedist and a physical therapist.  It will probably take antiinflammatory medications plus certain exercises and proper diet with very little sugar and lots of vegetables and lean protein to get you healthy, but it can probably be achieved if you can commit to a program.  It won't be a magic pill or even surgery, probably.  

[em722]

Sorry, you've probably had countless xrays. Just wondering if there is any chance of an old, untreated metatarsal break that is acting up now?

[em722]

Have you had xrays done?