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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Foot?

I have a sharp pain in my left foot by my big toe and bunion area. The pain is extremely painful and feels like some one is zapping that area and I can not sleep. I took Alieve at 7:00 pm and that did not help. It started after I finished my walk and I have never had anything like this. Just thought I got a blister so I soaked it in Epson salt for a 1/2 hour. If I walk around it is ok but if I stop the horrible pain triggers begin again.
Fri, 4 Aug 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
Thanks for putting up your query over here.
Severe pain in big toes can be a sign of gout.
If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend,
-Over the counter analgesics like ibuprofen or naproxen as and when needed.
-Local ice pack application for 15-20 minutes.
-Give absolute rest to the joint.
If the pain is non relieving,drugs like oxycodone or steroids are used(prescription drug)
Visit to rheumatologist/orthopaedician is must for confirmation of diagnosis.
Joint fluid examination,blood and urine tests for uric acid levels will be needed.
Maintenance therapy with allopurinol drug may be given.
-Avoid alcohol.Have adequate intake of water.Keep body weight within control.
-Avoid diet containing meat,lentils,fish as they may excaberate the symptoms.
Hope this information helps.
Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Foot?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Thanks for putting up your query over here. Severe pain in big toes can be a sign of gout. If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend, -Over the counter analgesics like ibuprofen or naproxen as and when needed. -Local ice pack application for 15-20 minutes. -Give absolute rest to the joint. If the pain is non relieving,drugs like oxycodone or steroids are used(prescription drug) Visit to rheumatologist/orthopaedician is must for confirmation of diagnosis. Joint fluid examination,blood and urine tests for uric acid levels will be needed. Maintenance therapy with allopurinol drug may be given. -Avoid alcohol.Have adequate intake of water.Keep body weight within control. -Avoid diet containing meat,lentils,fish as they may excaberate the symptoms. Hope this information helps. Thanks.