Foot Pain Blog

Having pain in your foot, ankle or lower leg? Evidently you are either trying to find out what you have and what to do about it, or you have been to a doctor and are trying to reinforce what he told you. Either way you have come to the right place. I discuss various types of lower extremity problems in an easy to understand manner; (You do not have to be a doctor in order to understand the doctor). This site is constantly being updated as I continue to discuss different subject matter and add to the existing subjects already present on my site. Since I am constantly reviewing various medical sites I also include items of interest that may not be related to the lower extremity but are important enough that I would like to share with my readers.

redness, swelling and pain below third toe

Hello Doctor. Thank you for providing this helpful site. I've been searching for answers. I'm a 49 yr.old female. Five days ago (Monday) I noticed

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sensitive spot on left foot

Hi there, I have a very sensitive spot on the inner side of my left foot, just behind the big toe joint. It is slightly swollen and red. From the little

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pain medication management

Pain medication management insights by a doctor who also happens to be a registered pharmacist

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Lodine a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

A discussion on Lodine, the pros and cons by a doctor and pharmacist

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Why do both ankles ache at night?

When I sleep at night, both ankles ache like a toothache. My left heel is stiff in the am, but after walking a few minutes it seems fine. I sleep on my

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