This is not a throbbing pain and it is not related to toe nail. The discomfort is in the joint where my right toe joins my foot. Sometime when I am lying down it will hurt like hell for 10 seconds or so but mostly, it bends about 70% of what is normal and seems to have a bit of swelling. The swelling increases from time to time. Primarily, the feeling is stiffness.
I have bad an MRI on the toe and they have determined I do not have gout. The MRI shows alot of blood flow around the joint so they know that something is not correct. It has been surmised that I have some arthritis in the joint.
That is fine and all but it is not solving the problem which is limited mobility in the toe which has been going on for a couple of years now. I do not recall injuring the joint. Any ideas?
Ideas about relieving the discomfort and increasing the mobility are both helpful. I am aware of this condition almost all of the time which really ticks me off.
Thanks
2006-10-20 08:22:08 · 12 answers · asked by icatfishman 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
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2006-10-24 04:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by gina m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that's a bummer, because it's a difficult area to work on, but cold, heat and excercise are my standbys for pain and stiffness. First though - check out your shoes. Make sure the fit is right, and they're pure leather.
Ice the toe area for 20 mins. on and 20 minutes off. The 20 minutes off, use heat. After an hour, work your toe around with your fingers - back and forth and side to side, and then rotate it. Do this gently for about 10 minutes. I hope this helps.
And even though it's only in your toe, you need an anti-inflammatory. I only use aspirin - anything prescription strength will have side-effects.
2006-10-20 08:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by theophilus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it's caused by either your posture or bad shoes. You need to see a 'foot and ankle specialist in Orthopaedic care and not a pediatrist. The difference between them is like going to an optomologist verses a Dr. of Optomology. You get what you pay for in experience. A pediatrist only knows the basic and has only been to basic school. An Orthopaedic Foot Specialist specializes in feet and has had years of training and knowledge. Pains in the top of the feet usually mean you are stepping wrong on your foot. To do that means that you have the wrong type or style or size shoe or your posture is putting too much weight on the wrong part of your foot. Do you stand (and also sit) perfectly straight so that the core of your body is aligned..... from the ear to the center of the shoulder to the bone at the waist to the bone in the knee and then the bone in the ankle... all down your side? If not then that can put undue pressure on all your body parts. Check those two possibilities out and then check out seeing a specialist and a pediatrist is not a specialist. I learned the hard way on that one myself.
2016-03-18 22:15:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any good anti inflammatory is a must if you have joint discomfort due to arthritis. I would also recommend heat on the joint that hurt. Moist heat seems best for arthritis. Think about what kind of shoes you are wearing too. Don't wear shoes that might add pressure to this part of the afflicted toe. Consider a pad between the bothersome toe joint and your shoe. Drink a small (4 oz) glass of cherry juice once a day too. Hope the toe feels better soon.
2006-10-20 08:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by sistervoodoo2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time there is this much inflammatory process in a joint, there will be an accumulation of crystals in the area, with the intent of eventually fusing the joint. Or, becomes arthritic.
This condition is often times brought about by compression of the joint. Shoes not fitting correctly, etc. That joint is one with what is called a saddle joint. it has a central raised portion and should not be able to move laterally. But movement of the joint to prevent those crystalline substances from joining together is a must, to prevent freezing of the joint. It will move up and down, not to the side. Just keep it moving frequently, even when it hurts.
Keep looking for what ever is causing pressure on the toe.. shoes, blankets, etc.
2006-10-20 08:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your doctors prescribe anything or recommend any treatment? Did they give you a diagnosis - other than "maybe arthritis"? It could be capsilitis, which is inflammation of the capsule of fluid that surrounds the joint.
Try alternating hot and cold. Soak the foot (toe) in very warm water for 3-4 minutes, then very cold water for 3-4 minutes. Repeat this 3-4 times......or you can use hot and cold wraps. This will cause constriction and relaxation - causing a manual "pump" to help reduce inflammation.
You may also want to ask your doctor to prescribe Physical Therapy. The PT can use ultrasound to help reduce inflammation. They also have an anti-inflammatory that can be "forced" in at the toes. The medicine is negatively charged and the patch uses an electrical current supplied by a small battery to repel and force the medicine in. It is 10 times more effective thatn oral anti-inflammatories (I have one on my foot right now! )
2006-10-20 16:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by cathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't your doctors prescribed any anti-inflammatory and analgesic pills? You may take any mild painkillers which are available over the counter if you are in India. I don't know about the rules and regulations followed elsewhere.
As a home remedy, add a few teaspoons of salt in a bucket of hot water (only as hot as you can take it) and immerse your foot in it. Do this couple of times a day.
You may even apply a counterirritant on the joint and do not forget to gently massage the point.
2006-10-20 08:29:06 · answer #7 · answered by Gauri K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bunion. I have this exact same problem with my foot. It hurts like hell, doesn't it???? I can just be sitting down at my desk and get such sharp pains in that joint that I want to cry. There are many different contraptions you can get to support the joint, but ultimately you might need surgery to correct it.
2006-10-20 08:30:40 · answer #8 · answered by SassySours 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take extra strength Advil
2006-10-20 08:24:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stick it in the water and let a catfis bite it off? It won't hurt anymore.
2006-10-20 08:23:37 · answer #10 · answered by jam_please 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋