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Pain across top and outside of left foot

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chris2
chris2

Hello folks. My left foot is sometimes so painful I can hardly walk. It's worse after resting and worse when on a level surface or going downhill (going uphill is easier!) The pain seems to go across the top on the bend between foot and leg and continue around the ankle on the outside.

It is not tender to touch and I don't think it looks swollen so I am reluctant to bother the GP - especially as when I go it is bound to be fine!! But of course he won't see me painfully hobbling at a crawl when I take the dog out - unfortunately downhill initially.

I can only think it's a ligament issue or maybe even the beginnings of arthritis (I'm 64).

Has anyone any ideas on what it might be or any self help suggestions before I bite the bullet and see the GP? Or should I make the first call a chiropodist?

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  • sheila00897
    sheila00897 chris2

    Posted

    i have the exact same problem had it for months and left it also but past six weeks got worse and left foot swelled painful when resting and hot, ive had 8 physio appts and none worked im now waiting for orthopedic appt go to the drs and get it seen to, a few years ago i had a ballon put in the leg artery and my physio thinks this may have an underlying problem.

     

  • Annie2015
    Annie2015 chris2

    Posted

    Its the same thing with my foot but no swelling just pain. Especially when I stay off of it it gets worse i dont understand plus i have a minor cut on the back of my foot on the bone. Can that be the cause of it and should i see a doctor ? Im a senior in high school. It hurts when i walk i have to try and walk and the students make fun of me...
  • chris2
    chris2

    Posted

    I had some special insoles supplied by a chropodist ages ago to improve posture which I tend not to use - so I'm trying them before seeing a doctor to see if it alleviates the pain. Meanwhile I found a solution to the pain walking down a slope. It doesn't hurt half as much if I walk backwards! So if anyone sees a woman walking backwards downhill that's me...
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