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Why am i feeling a sharp pain in my big toe (bringing me to tears) every time i straighten my ankle?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Eval.: To obtain an accurate answer would require assessment by either a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon. Assessment would include history, physical examination and appropriate radiographic studies.

Answered 1/13/2013

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