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Hi, i have had several debilitating attacks of pain in the tip of my big toe, not in any joint. i've been to a rheumatologist, podiatrist, had x-rays, blood work and needle extraction and i keep being told it's nothing. but the top of my toe gets swollen
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Good Shoe Fitting: Wear open toe shoes. If closed toe shoes worn, make sure they are well fitted and stuff some Lamb's Wool into the toe box.
Answered 1/13/2016
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