I am a diabetic of 10+ years. I am afarid I might be feeling something diabetics go through but I am not sure. I currently don't have insurance and that is why I have not gone to the doctor. I suddenly have a pain on the bottom of my foot when I touch or stand on that nerve. I thought it was my shoes since I am now working at an office that requires us tho wear dress shoes. I see no signs of bruising or anything of that sort. I have currently only used tennis shoes thinking it will help. It only hurts when I touch that specific nerve, anybody been through a similar situation? I am afraid this might have to do with my diabeties. In 1 month my insurance will start and I will be able to ask the doctor, but any usefull info would be appreciated.
2007-09-04 08:49:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
It could also be a neuroma - sort of a trapped nerve, nothing to do with diabetes.
Neuromas usually hurt worse when NOT wearing shoes.
2007-09-04 09:34:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Usually neuropathy doesn't affect just one spot and not just when you touch it. I have seen this with what in my childhood was called a 'stone bruise' and it would eventually go away even though there was no mark on the bottom of the foot. It was just very sore in that one spot. The 'stone bruise' had nothing to do with diabetes, more to do with walking barefoot on rocks.
2007-09-04 09:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly a bone spur. Try wearing cushy shoes when possible. You can also purchase moleskin and cut out the center so it looks like a donut. Put the hole over the spot that hurts. The rest of the moleskin will cushion your foot.
2007-09-04 09:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it might be neuropathy. It might also just be plantar fasciitis which is an common inflammation of a tendon in your foot. Good inserts with arch support might help. I use 'sof-sole' inserts.
Here's a website for diabetes:
www.diabetes.org
They have good forums, ask your question there.
Here's a website for planer fascitis.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=144
Use of ice and anti inflammatory meds (ibuprofen or aleve) may help.
2007-09-04 09:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by Z 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must go to a Podiatrist that treats diabetics and do it now!
It does indeed have to do with your diabetes. You need to be checked out and you do not want to ignore this or put this off, insurance or not. Go TODAY.
2007-09-04 15:01:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try and staff off the foot as much as possible you cold have hurt soemthing and not srue what it is. it could be cause of diabetics but i am not sure when you see primary doctor tell him you need to see diabetic speciliast right now. and get to see him and get this one to give you some sort of meds.
2007-09-04 13:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋