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Been experiencing a burning pin and needles type stinging in the outer right side of my right heel . it only last briefly but has occured several time?

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Dr. Marybeth Crane answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Neuritis: Burning stinging pain is usually neuritis. It can be caused by shoe rubbing, plantar fasciitis or achilles tendinitis. The outside of the right heel is often from a loafer type shoe. If you can figure out the cause, then eliminating the irritation should make it go away.

Answered 3/5/2013

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Nerve pressure: May be pressure on the nerve. If continues see a podiatrist.

Answered 3/6/2013

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