Sudden Chronic localized pain in foot

[Fellersm]

Hello, Recently i have been experiencing a horrible deep pain in my foot. It occurs on the right side of the right foot about halfway in between the pinky toe and the ankle about halfway, and a centimeter in from the outside of the foot. the area of pain is about the size of a quarter but is very intense, i would compare to a fracture. Pain occurs when walking or applying pressure to the right side of the foot. there is no noticeable swelling in comparison to the other foot. i would normally write this off as nothing, but the weird thing is is that it all started when i woke up one morning there was no prior pain or other buildup, there is no bite marks, no bruising, just a terrible pain. i tried to wait it out a day, but the pain stayed with up until i fell asleep. when i woke up the next day the pain was reduced, but continued throughout the day. When i woke up this morning however, the pain was worse than ever, i tried to stand and nearly fell. could you please tell me whether this may be something life threatening such as perhaps a clot in the foot (does that happen), or maybe bone or tendon trauma?

[Bnlfan930]

I have the same thing.  Went to a podiatrist yesterday, and his diagnosis was tight calf muscles.  I was pretty surprised, but actually, it made sense.  I couldn't move my foot past some degree he was looking for.  He said it is one of the only things that will wake you from a sound sleep.  He gave me 2 exercises to do for a month, and a prescription for foot orthotics (cheap ones, $40) and he is going to mold them to my feet.  I am hoping he is right.  He didn't xray or anything, seemed pretty positive that is my problem.

[stevo1234]

I have the same thing. Did you find out what caused this? thanks

[joshua463]

Gout  is usually accompanied with a throbbing pain.It would be advisable to get it checked bya certified profeesional

[joshua463]

I had the same pain.Got up one morning with excruciating pain that felt like a sting and was not able to walk.Passed it off as muscular sprain that could have caused as a result of twisting my right foot in sleep.As it did not get better after 48 hrs ,I visited the GP and he had asked for a uric acid test to be and rightly so turned out to be gout.Was prescribed some diuretics accompanied with hot water treatment  and it disappeared in  three days .Was ask to cut down on alcohol ,dairy and red meat.

[chico58]

Why is the pain so debilitating ? And throbbing ???!!
Left big toe ? I also had a Mosquito bite like fangs like Dracula near there ??!!
Could it be that I have been stung by a sea urchin ??

Or is it muscular ????

[bishop14]

Hey guys I get this randomly and I am pretty sure I know what causes it. Some times when you sleep you may put your foot on top of the other or rest your foot on the bed frame or edge of the bed. Now while you're asleep for a few hours in this position blood circulation is blocked. So when you wake up the next day and put your foot on the floor the blood rush and circulation is so stiff that it causes immense pain. Some can be healed in one day. Others may take nearly a week. I highly recommend taking a deep breathe and walk or stretch it out to help the blood circulate. Or put your foot in hot water and continuously try to crush your toes into a ball - hold and release (equivalent to clenching your hand into a fist). It's a real pain this and I'm 90% certain this is what causes it - just an unlucky position when you sleep.

[Sammyjoy1980]

Ok now this makes sence I fell asleep on a love seat last night so this is probably what happened.  I am prone to d. V.t so I hope it cheers up quick . Thanks