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I get a sharp stabbing pain in both feet and ankles? when this does happen i have a hard time walking too. what could this be?

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Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Specializes in Podiatry

DEpends on where: Where does it happen? It can be a tendinitis or plantar fasciitis. It could be nerve impingement or inflammation

Answered 10/6/2016

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A member asked:

I get a sharp stabbing pain in both feet and ankles? when this does happen i have a hard time walking too. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

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