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What Do You Suggest For Metatarisal Pain In Both Feet After Dancing?

I was dancing a lot....ballroom and taking lessons, up on my toes. Now I have the metatarisal pain in both feet. Pain goes to top of front foot, No pain at night, but difficult to walk when getting up in the a.m. Now towards end of day, no pain. I have appointment with a Podiatrist next week. I don't want to give up dancing and I am 80 yrs young. What do you suggest?
posted on Sun, 9 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.
If the pain still persists, X ray of the foot & ankle joint can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress.

Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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What Do You Suggest For Metatarisal Pain In Both Feet After Dancing?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. If the pain still persists, X ray of the foot & ankle joint can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress. Wishing a good health. Take care.