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A member asked:

Took off work boots, i noticed that there was pain on top of foot, as days went on, pain has gotten worst. what is the problem? i do have gout.

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Too tight: You may have a nerve impingement from tying the boots too tight. Try to loosen them & if no help see a podiatrist.

Answered 10/26/2016

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See below: Good be pressure on the nerve from tying boots too tight. Try ice and aleve (naproxen). See a podiatrist.

Answered 3/1/2013

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