I am expieriencing foot pain on bottom of foot between my second and third toes. It feels as though I'm

Theres a definite widening when I walk between my second and third toes. Feels as though theres a ball underneath the second and third toes. Pain is bearable but gets worse as day goes on. I'm on my feet usually all day. I do have bunions on both feet. Its only on my left foot that I'm expierencing this problem this bunion looks worse than the right foot. I am going to a podiatrist in a few weeks. I'm wondering if bunion surgery would be the answer. What can I do now to help the pain? I also have a terrible time finding shoes that are comfortable can't where flats thats worse than a heel when wearing flats my feet burn. I wear wide shoes but really don't think my foot is wide it just feels better because of the bunions. I also have a high instep. My mother also had bunions. Any informaton would be apreciated.

Thanks
Cindy

Hi Cindy,

If the spreading of the second and third toes is something new, many times this indicates a growth between the second and third metatarsal heads. this growth in the vast majority of cases us usually either a neuroma or even a bursitis. (read my section on each of these conditions).
Although you have bunions, they may not be related to the spreading of the second and third toes.
Going to a podiatrist is the best advice I could have given you. You need a doctor to actually examine the foot and determine the cause of your pain. This way, with a proper diagnosis you can receive appropriate care.

Marc Mitnick DPM
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