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I get red painful sores on the bottoms of my feet. i take celebrex (celecoxib) and they go away, but if i am out for even a few days, they come back. they are not open cuts, just raised, red, painful splotches. my pcp has no idea what they are.

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Dr. Lee Wittenberg answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Sores: You might have a fungal infection (athlete's foot), or may be developing calluses from biomechanical issues with your feet. I would recommend visiting a local foot doctor when you are having a flare-up so that the doctor may appreciate what is happening and what the lesions look like

Dr Mcgowan agreed

Answered 8/26/2018

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A member asked:

I get red painful sores on the bottoms of my feet. i take celebrex (celecoxib) and they go away, but if i am out for even a few days, they come back. they are not open cuts, just raised, red, painful splotches. my pcp has no idea what they are.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lee Wittenberg answered

Dr Mcgowan agreed

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