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My big toe gets an intense shooting pain when i lay down. what could cause this?
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May be gout: Gout can cause redness, swelling, and intense pain. You should visit your podiatrist to get your foot checked.
Answered 9/6/2016
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Gout: Most likely you gave gout. Check uric acid level with the blood test. Other option may include some kind of neuropathic pain.
Answered 12/25/2014
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Radiculopathy: Of the lower back would be my initial thought.
Answered 3/18/2019
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