Question 1

my feet have been hurting so bad so much so that the pain woke me up at 2:00 am bad foot pain alot?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated.: Pain may be due to fracture, sprains, arthritis, muscle, nerve or tendon injuries.  Have the foot evaluated and get the appropriate care.

Question 2

i have high arched feet and foot pain on the bottom pads of my feet, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Orthotics: Semiflexible cushioning type orthotics are the first treatment for high arched feet (pea caves) and the type of pain (metatarsalgia) you are describing. See a podiatrist or an orthopedic foot specialist for a custom prescription. There are many cushioning over the counter inlays you can try first. A jogging shoe with cushioning can help ask for one with a curved last.

Question 3

foot pain on the outside edge of my left foot. hurts to stand on it when i wake up in the morning or when i am on my feet for sometime.?

Accepted Answer

Could be : Tendonitis of the peroneus brevis or peroneus tertius tendons. A podiatrist visit is recommended for confirmation and treatment recommendations.

Question 4

foot pain in my left foot....happens even when off my feet...sometimes wakes me up at night  comes and goes....intensified yesterday and today?

Accepted Answer

Need to be seen.: With symptoms you are having, the appropriate treatment would require a detailed examination and history. If there is no history of trauma, the vascular as well as neurological systems are suspect. There is also the possibility of a unresolved stress fracture. To remove all doubt, have a foot specialist evaluate your symptoms.

Question 5

foot pain when putting weight on it or bending to walk. i don't know if it's because i work on my feet all the time. has been going on for a week.

Accepted Answer

More info needed: Go to a foot and ankle specialist to better evaluate.  This may be as simple as wearing the wrong shoes to a sprain or other injury.

Question 6

foot pain- is being diabetic related to having a stabbing pain in my feet?

Accepted Answer

It might: Diabetics  can develop neuropathy due to altered function caused by longterm hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugars). See a podiatrist- they can help make this diagnosis, and rule out other causes of pain in the feet.

Question 7

i have heel pain and foot pain on the outside of foot immediately in front of the heel.  it seems to get aggravated after running or being on my feet.

Accepted Answer

A lot there.: It sounds as though you are speaking of the area around the base of the fifth metatarsal, cuboid, calcaneus junction. A lot can be going on there including but not limited to inflamed fascia, tendon, an accessory bone or even a stress fracture. You best bet is to see a specialist for an evaluation to sort out all the possibilities.

Question 8

respond asap sever leg and back pain sharp shooting pain in my feet.  what should i do been going on  since march the foot pain started 4 days ago ?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Any time that pain is referred to as severe is an indication for an evaluation.  See your neurologist or internist - whoever  you can see first.   Now that the pain is severe don't wait .

Question 9

past 10 months i have tons of leg/foot pain, twitches, & stiffness. i have been to multiple drs & nothing has shown up. when this started i was off my feet for almost 2 months. i have a pinch type feeling in my calf when i walk. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Foot leg pain: low blood potassium? If you are difficult to get blood from may give you a falsely normal K due to hemolysis.

Question 10

what remedies for foot pain?

Accepted Answer

Many: More information is needed about the pain to be able to give suggestions about how to help it.

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My feet have been hurting so bad so much so that the pain woke me up at 2:00 am bad foot pain alot?

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I have high arched feet and foot pain on the bottom pads of my feet, what to do?

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Foot pain on the outside edge of my left foot. hurts to stand on it when i wake up in the morning or when i am on my feet for sometime.?

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Foot pain in my left foot....happens even when off my feet...sometimes wakes me up at night comes and goes....intensified yesterday and today?

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Foot pain when putting weight on it or bending to walk. i don't know if it's because i work on my feet all the time. has been going on for a week.

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Foot pain- is being diabetic related to having a stabbing pain in my feet?

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I have heel pain and foot pain on the outside of foot immediately in front of the heel. it seems to get aggravated after running or being on my feet.

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Respond asap sever leg and back pain sharp shooting pain in my feet. what should i do been going on since march the foot pain started 4 days ago ?

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Past 10 months i have tons of leg/foot pain, twitches, & stiffness. i have been to multiple drs & nothing has shown up. when this started i was off my feet for almost 2 months. i have a pinch type feeling in my calf when i walk. what could cause this?

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