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I do a lot of walking and standing where i work, today, very suddenly i started having extremely sharp pain in the bottom outside part of my left foot. this pain comes and goes; however, i can be laying on the couch and all of a sudden it feels like someo

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Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Sounds nerve related: A inflammed or entrapped nerve is the most likely reason since pain comes and goes and is symptomatic even when off of feet. If it persists, see podiiatrist.

Dr Ettinger agreed

Answered 9/15/2012

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A member asked:

I do a lot of walking and standing where i work, today, very suddenly i started having extremely sharp pain in the bottom outside part of my left foot. this pain comes and goes; however, i can be laying on the couch and all of a sudden it feels like someo

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Dr Ettinger agreed

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