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Pain at the base of my big toe when i bend it, i thought it was just dry skin but i fixed that and still pain.do i have a bone spur or what?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Perhaps you : Have pain as a result of having a funtional hallux limitus and so the mpj doesn't flex well and more pressure gets placed on the bottom portion of the toe. That's something i'd look at.

Dr Bonuel agreed

Answered 3/19/2014

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A member asked:

Pain at the base of my big toe when i bend it, i thought it was just dry skin but i fixed that and still pain.do i have a bone spur or what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Bonuel agreed

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