Foot pain from treadmill

[thyroida]

I've been using the treadmill daily and have been getting pain on the right side of my foot.  It's an aching pain that gets worse with the use of the treadmill; this has been going on for about 2 weeks now.  What could be causing this?  I also have reduced bone density and Osteoporosis.

[Michael L Gross, MD]

it can become severe if you continue to run on it.  it may be something else, but my first concern would be to rule out a stress fracture.

[thyroida]

With stress fractures is the pain usually severe?  I am able to walk on the foot, and there's no visible swelling.

[Michael L Gross, MD]

My biggest concern would be a stress fracture.  Stress fractures occurs from overtraining, usually from increases in milage in too qucikly.  They can also be caused by poor footwear, runners should change their shoes at a minimum of every three months.  See an orthopedist who will examine you and take an xray.  If the xray is inconclusive, you will have a bone scan or an MRI.  If there is a stress fracture, the treatment will be centered around rest until the bone heals.