Severe Pain in my big toes
by Jodie
In January of 2009 I noticed that the large joint located at the base of my big toe on the right side would hurt when I was running or would ache at night but warm foot baths or ice packs would help. Eventually the pain got worse and during my final run I was unable to finish 1 mile and could not walk after. I went to the doctor who stated I have sesamoiditis and put me in an aircast for 8 weeks. My foot is no better 8 weeks later (it may even be worse) and during my follow up yesterday the doctor said I need to stay in the boot 8 more weeks. To make matters worse, I have started noticing the exact same pain in my left toe and last night I could barely walk on either foot by the end of the day yesterday. I took 4 Aleve and nothing helped. Jodie, Find another doctor. If eight weeks of immobilization did not make you any better, why assume another 8 weeks will help? Secondly, if the pain is on the side of your foot like you state, then you do not have sesamoiditis, it occurs on the bottom of the foot. Lastly, since this pain began as a result of running, someone needs to address that issue, otherwise you will continue to have pain (one you start running again). Marc Mitnick DPM
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