Gout : Gout is a form of recurrent arthritis. It most commonly causes pain at the base of the big toe and can lead to hot, tender, red and swollen joints. It is caused by increased uric acid levels in the blood. If you think you may have gout, please get evaluated. If you do have gout it is often treated with things like Colchicine or steroids. In the meantime you can try non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like motrin.
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Given : Given that you said "feet, " not "foot, " I am inferring you're feeling this pain in both feet. If this is correct, it's almost certainly not gout. One of the hallmarks of gout is it's monoarticular, meaning only affects one joint (at a time... It can affect many joints over the years, but each flair-up is limited to one joint). The fact that you also had cortisone injections is another indication you don't have gout, since this is not a treatment for gout. Since i don't know how long you've had this pain, what makes it worse or better, whether there is any associated swelling or redness, and any underlying medical problems that can be associated with this (like a history of low back pain, diabetes, poor circulation, neuropathy, etc.), it's very difficult to speculate as to what, exactly, is going on with your feet. What sort of doctor gave you the cortisone injections? I ask, because i would recommend a second opinion. If you went to a podiatrist, i would say go see an orthopedist. If you went to an orthopedist, i'd say try a podiatrist. These two specialties would be the best starting point for foot pain. I know this is of limited value, but it may give you some insight as to how to proceed. Good luck!
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Metatarsalgia: The ball of the feet is where the bones called metatarsals end and join with the toes. They also bear the brunt of half of your weight when standing. The other half is your heel. When the pressure on the metatarsal bone becomes excessive there is pain. There are many causes for this, but to decrease the pressure on the heads of the metatarsal bones is critical to resolving your pain.
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