severe foot pain when lying down
by suzanne
severe sharp stabbing pain on top of one foot...so severe I have to get out of bed...much worse when lying down. Sitting or walking gives some relief from severity of pain. Would like to sleep, but pain wakes me or makes it impossible to get to sleep. Had same type of pains a year or so ago, and after I stopped taking aspirin, the pains stopped. I'm no longer taking aspirin (have been taking naproxen daily for over a year) and today is the first time this pain has been back. Please help...I want to sleep in my bed! ANSWER Hi Suzanne, I have no idea why you are having so much pain on the top of your foot. My first thought might be a nerve impingement in your lower back since it hurts when you are lying down. I know nothing about your age or medical status, but sometimes poor circulation into a foot will cause severe pain and this too will be worse when lying down because the foot is getting less blood. By standing and walking, the pain diminishes. In either event you really need to see a doctor and have the foot looked at, particularly if it is a circulation issue and this could turn into a more serious problem. Marc Mitnick DPM DISCLAIMER:
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