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Pain outside left ankle only when walking on beach barefoot. pain radiates up to calf and often goes numb.

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Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Sounds like: A neuritis from inadequate foot support. Limit walking barefoot for prolonged periods.

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2013

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