Itchy, red, swollen foot.feet

[ChiAlex]

In April during a 5 hour car trip my feet became very itchy- it itched them and they became red and swollen in areas. The whole foot was not swollen: but certain parts became itchy and red- under toes, sides of feet, a little on top- no ankle swelling or redness.  These itchy red areas become hard and painful to walk, the outbreaks last about 24-48 hours.  The first time this to both feet and I passed it off to wearing new and cheap high heals for over 13 hours the day before (I teach).  That day I also had some trouble with a family member who was staying with me- so I felt stress may have been a contributor?

However, about 3 weeks later this happened again… and I went off to the doctor’s.  The swelling doesn’t occur in the same area each “outbreak”- however the onset is always the same, itchy, red, turns hard, becomes painful- sometimes in one foot, other times in both.  My family doctor looked at my like I was crazy for being concerned; I am a healthy 24 year old.  However, this has happened since April 4 more times.  It has happened right (one-two days) before menstrual cycle in May, June and now July- I am not pregnant.  

I have seen a podiatrist- who took xrays and did blood work (I know the blood work was for lupus and arthritic counts but not sure the scope of the tests).  He concluded my foot is mis-shaped and molded orthotics for me.  However, this has happened two more times- I am trying to understand what is triggering this as nothing relieves the swelling, itchiness or pain.  

As I have tracked these episodes they don’t seem to happen with any certainty- meaning I have tracked my physical activity (I workout a lot), bought and wear 4X Width cross trainer shoes- even to work, and the only pattern that exists with these outbreaks is many of them are occurring right before I begin my period.  Could this be a part of PMS? They checked my blood pressure at the doctors all times I have been there- the only other thing I can think of is a circulation problem- sometimes the pain travels up to my calves (feels very sore like the day after a hard workout).  But at this point I feel like I am guessing with no guidance?

[Wings11]

Read : http://joenteo.blogspot.com/2010/01/redswollenpain-and-itchy-feet.html

[taffy913]

Sounds like angioedema to me! I've also found that eliminating wheat/gluten (don't have Celiac sprue disease, just a wheat allergy) greatly diminishes these issues for me.

Doesn't just stay in my feet, it spreads to hands, earlobes, lips, septum, etc. Cut out the wheat!

[FeFe1991]

I have the same symptoms going on and am extremely nervous and concerned. II I am just 19 and have never had any issues like this previously. I will be looking into Celiacs Disease to see if this could be a possibility. I was prescribed antibiotics last time now this time again as well as an anti fungal cream being that the doc has no idea what this could be :( just got x-x-rays done as recommended by my doctor and am waiting on the results.

[Mzitho]

This is not happening to women only,I am a 37 yr old man experiencing the same thing as well.With me it sometimes starts with the lip swelling which might be embarrasing at times.Then it will go to the centre pf my foot,then to the heel and to the front part just behind the toes hot itchy very hard and red.At that moment I miss work,but that will subside as the day goes by.Then it will move to another foot,the same feeling continues.I have picked up that normaly from the lips its starts after eating or drinking cooldrink but I dont know which food might be causing.Waiting for your reply as well.

[sassy117]

my husband left foot is swollen and red mostly the top of his foot and his big toe the swollen area is sore and tender everyone thinks he was bitten by something but there is no bite marks nothing my aunt mentioned that it may be gout but i just wanted to know if anyone else may have any suggestions if he is doing any better by tomarrow i am going to take him to the hospital and he can see his family Dr. monday morning

[Saiqa786]

Hi i have the same symtoms but the only thing which i dont have is the pain which you lot are on about. my fingers becomes really itchy, red and swollen. The thing is i am 17 and i think it is inherited or sumthing as both my other sisters have the same thing (one of them gets really painful spot as some of you lot have concerned). i was woundering what it was until i came to this site ( what is this called?)