Pain on top of my middle toe and around the toe nail
by Rick
Over the last several nights after retiring, I have been experiencing pain on my right foot's middle toe. The pain seems to be coming directly on top of the toe and around the nail, not at the joints (thought it might be gout). Now even during the day it is hurting and never seems to go away. There is no redness on the top or nail, although the area is very sensitive when touched (more than the constant pain that is very bothersome). Over the last week or so, I have noticed on my leftr foot that at night when sleeping under a sheet and light blanket, the top of several toes seemed to tingle and hurt on the top as well. This went away and now has taken aim at my right foot. I haven't trimmed my toe nails lately that could have caused the issue. Hurts even when shoes are removed (no new shoes or sneakers either). Any idea what it might be?? Now that i look more closely, the entire toe does seem to be swollen more than the right toe. Hi Rick, Just guessing here, since I cannot examine you but sometimes people develop infections at the base of the nail usually from nothing more that the nail being pushed backwards in the shoe. Other things to consider would be gout at the joint just behind the nail, as well as an arthritic flareup of the same joint, as well as possible vascular compromise to the ends of the toes due to the cold weather. If this process continues over the next few days I would suggest you see a foot specialist in your area and get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Marc Mitnick DPM Find a Podiatrist Near You
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