Left lateral plantar foot pain

by Edwin Hanson
(Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)

Hello,

I have had this left lateral plantar aspect foot pain x's 4 yrs. Have had fasscittis ruled out. Its mid area from 3rd medatarsal between heel. It's constant and aggrevated with running/walking. It's very painful and have done the RICE thing. Please give me ideas...Eddie

Hi Eddie,
The most common cause of pain in the area of the foot you mention is plantar fasciitis but if that has been ruled out then the next area I would look into would be tendonitis of the peroneus longus tendon as it cuts across the foot from the lateral side to the medial side.
The RICE thing is probably not going to work as that is generally reserved for more acute problems.
Since the problem has been going on for so long I would think an MRI would be indicated to get a better idea of what is actually going on. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment can be initiated. You may be a candidate for orthotics, or a cortisone injection or perhaps physical therapy depending on the diagnosis, but as just stated you first need an accurate diagnosis.
Marc Mitnick DPM