I think i have a bone spur on the side of my foot. it hurts, do i go see a podiatrist or try to live with the discomfort?

Side of foot pain: If it is on the outside of your foot (the side of the pinky toe), it could by hypertrophy (enlarged) of the 5th metatarsal base. It could also be a stress fracture of the 5th metatarsal (common for people with high arches). It could also be tendinitis of the peroneus brevis tendon. See a podiatrist for a full examination with x ray, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Bone Spur: A bone spur can be a very painful problem depending on its location. You should deftly see a podiatrist for a possible x-ray and for further evaluation.

Have it evaluated.: Pain in that area could be due to trauma (fracture, tendon or ligamentous tear, arthritis), infection, inflammation, metabolic conditions (gout) musculoskeletal (bony over growth) or biomechanical abnormality, or neurologic conditions (neuropathy). A thorough history and physical exam and possibly laboratory and radiology exams could determine the cause. Have it evaluated by a professional.