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A 28-year-old female asked:

I have foot pain on the lateral side of my foot around the fourth and fifth metatarsals when i'm pushing off. walking barefoot or on flip flops relieves it while wearing sneakers aggravates it. could it be some kind of neuroma or stress fracture?

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Dr. Arnold Beresh
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Yes: It could be either that you describe. You should have it examined and probably have an x-ray taken to rule out fracture.
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Dr. Robert Leland
Dr. Robert Lelandanswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 33 years experience
Possibility: Lateral forefoot pain often is caused by "overload" which can produce stress reactions, stress fractures, joint irritation and nerve irritation.
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Dr. Bob Levine
Dr. Bob Levineanswered
Sports Medicine 38 years experience
Possibly: Neuromas, stress fracture, and capsuliitis are the more common complaints in that area of the foot. A podiatrist would easily be able to determine which of these or another condition you had. It is possible that you have less pain unsupported because that is the position your foot has collaped into and the better supported position is uncomfortable because of the injury. Foot pain is not normal.
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Dr. Steven Frydman
Dr. Steven Frydmananswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Could be: Most likely capsulitis due to hypermobility, get an x-ray to rule out a stress fracture.Neuroma not usual in this area.
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