Suggest Remedy For Pain On Top Of Feet While Walking

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015

Question: The top of my feet hurt when I walk when I first get out of bed. What is going on with my feet. I'm 64 yrs. and have led an active life - jogging and walking.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to osteoporosis or nerve pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that it can be due to one of the following causes.
1.osteoporosis- it means lack of vitamin D and calcium. it is common in post menopausal women especially above 60 years. This is causes pain in legs and back.
2.Other cause can be nerve related pain. which can be due to neuropathy, common due to B 12 deficiency.
I would suggest you to get your vitamin D and B 12 level. I would also suggest you to take regular calcium and vitamin D in your diet. If this pain is more like needle or paresthesia then B 12 supplementation will be helpful.You need to take methylcobal one tablet daily for three months.
One rare possibility is stress fracture which is common in joggers and can be confirmed by tenderness on one point. It can also be diagnosed by x ray. Treatment is rest and splinting.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you. In my opinion taking vitamin D and calcium will take care of this pain.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (23 hours later)

Thank you for your help. I will be taking Vit. D and Calcium from now on.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you a fast recovery

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I hope if you take these treatment then you will feel much better. Take these medicines for six months. Please write a review if you feel happy with my answer.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar