terribel pain in left foot

[ibanez24]

hi im evan, a few days a go i woken up ad as i stood up this pain out of no wear from my foot made buckle and fall to my knees, i know for a fact that i didnt do anything to my foot the day before, didnt twist it, bump it nothing to it , just woke up with it, the muscles dont want to stretch, its like a really bad sprain but without inflicting it,  it hurts on both sides top and bottom and it only on the out side top and bottom and the arch of my foot,i cant put any pressure or weight on it with out it hurting so bad i start to cry,and the other thing is i dont have health insurance or if i did i would go straight to the doctor, so if any one call tell be what this is , or how i can take care of it , it would be a big help.

[Tuckamore]

Hello and Welcome to the Pain Mangement Forum. I am glad that you found us but sorry to hear about your foot and ankle pain.

I am sorry also that you do not have insurance but I have to agree with Red. You should have this medically evaluated. You can injure yourself without even being aware of it. Ppl have reached for a cup in their cupboard or turned over in bed and later discovered they had a ruptured disc.

Gout is a possibility as is plantar fasciitis, an injured tendon, ligament or even a muscle sprain. Also possible is a systemic problem. None of us can provide you with a diagnosis. I do suggest RICE, rest, ice, compression and elevation. You could also add some OTC NSAID's and follow the label instructions. NSAID's should be taken continuously to be effective and not just once a day. Again follow the instructions on the label. your best bet to to see a clinician.  

Please let keep us informed of your progress. We will look forward to your updates and how you are doing. Best of luck.

Take Care,
Tuck

[troubleinohio]

google  plantar fasciitis or try this website...
http://mayoclinic.com/health/plantar-fasciitis/DS00508

it could possibly be this. I have what I believe is the same thing (well I dont have it right now but i get bouts of it now and then. I dont have insurance either so didnt go to the dr. for it but this describes exactly what I have)

[Red931]

If it is as bad as you describe, you should go to the ER. You may have a wide variety of things going on there.

It could be a ruptured ligament or tendon, nerve damage, or even a symptom of gout.

I injured my ankle 18 years ago and was just taking my dog for a walk earlier this year and just like you, when I put weight on my foot I ruptured my brevis tendon.

You did not mention if you have ever injured this ankle or foot in the past, so I don't know if this is your problem or not. You just mention that you didn't injure it the day before. However you say the muscles are contracting and you have pain in multiple areas of the foot. If it were a cramp it should have subsided by now.

I still must stress to you that if the pain is as bad as you describe, you need to go to the ER, insurance or not.