foot pain, persistent?

Question

single spot, behind toe joints in beginning of arch, on bottom, under the skin - size a quarter dollar

over year, no discolor to skin, saw doc and therapist - treated wrong foot / so...pain comes and goes but never quite away

Answer 1

Seems like a CALLOSITY, rather than anything else. Cause is repeated stress/friction at that point. Consult a dermatologist and he would be able to cure this problem. Meanwhile, change your shoes and ensure that your toes do not get crumpled in it. While they should be free to move within the shoes, the shoe by itself should not be too large a size. You can also start using a 'corn cap' that is readily available in the market. It will provide a cushion as well as start reducing the callosity. Do not wet it or remain sodden, and change it with a fresh one once every week.

Answer 2

Could be an bruised metatarsal bone? I have this problem and if I don't wear shoes all the time, it can get pretty painful. I even went to a podiatrist and had inserts made so that I would walk correctly and stay off of the bone long enough for it to heal. I guess as you get older the pads in your feet get thinner and this can cause you to have pain. If you stand alot, you can bruise the bones easily.
Another thing it could be is heal spurrs. Though it isn't actually your heal that is involved, the tendons in the arch of your foot may be what is causing the pain. Do this simple exercise may help you:
While sitting down, bring your toes up as far as you can, towards your chin, and hold them there for a few seconds. This stretches the tendons and do this for about a minute, before getting up to walk. You can do this anytime you sit. Believe me, this works fast and saved me.

Answer 3

If your occupation requires you to be on your feet for long periods, then putting pressure on that toe will make the pain to recur.However dipping the foot in warm water for 5 minutes twice daily with a good massage over the spot may help.

Answer 4

Is suggestive of misalignment of the joint itself. There are a couple small bones under the large toe joint, which my become irritated by certain aspects of walking. One way to determine this is to walk bare footed across the kitchen floor and see if that foot creates a squeak, as you walk.

Answer 5

It sounds like could have a fallen metatarsal, or a fallen arch. Look in the yellow pages under Podiatrist, a doctor who specializes in foot problems and he should be able to help you.

Answer 6

Sounds like it could be plantar fasciatis..do not wear shoes without good
support. Do not go barefoot, even in the house. Apply cold to the area.
Massage even if it hurts. Give it a year.

Answer 7

sounds to me like metatarsalgia or capsulitis. check out this great website full of articles and products for foot conditions. there is also a foot discussion forum it the site doesn't help that a doctor answers questions. use the source as direct link to site.

Answer 8

Could be inflammation between muscles and bones, Do believe in cortisone and anti inflammatory shot..I hear they have something to help with getting the shot for pain.. because it does hurt ..while you are getting it..Ask your doctor..again
Good luck with your pain

Answer 9

i suppose u got plantar facittis. wear a good support shoes, consult a good orthopedic surgeon. always wear good supporting slippers at home also. this will give u a relief while walking in the house.

Answer 10

Sounds like a bunion or a plantar's wart. Both are really painful.