i have a sore foot

Since this past Thursday, I've been fighting what I believe is a very
sore metatarsal as part of by big toe bone on my right foot. The cause
is I think because I wore new footwear as of last Monday. I've done
several things to try fixing it; including: icing it with a pack,
warming it with a pack, wrapping it with an ace bandage, and taking
four different types of ibuprofen. Even almost 48 hours later, nothing
has really changed and it's still very sore. Any thoughts on how to fix
this up? thanks

jeffthecdboy@hotmail.com wrote:

> Since this past Thursday, I've been fighting what I believe is a very
> sore metatarsal as part of by big toe bone on my right foot. The cause
> is I think because I wore new footwear as of last Monday. I've done
> several things to try fixing it; including: icing it with a pack,
> warming it with a pack, wrapping it with an ace bandage, and taking
> four different types of ibuprofen. Even almost 48 hours later, nothing
> has really changed and it's still very sore.

> Any thoughts on how to fix this up? thanks


Yes, see a doctor who will determine the cause and hopefully prescribe
a cure.

We are NOT doctors and we cannot diagnose or offer any treatment.


.... numbnutz tom loves mother nature in spite of what she did to him.

"Fire Chief" <CALIFORNIA_CHIEF@PEOPLEPC.COM> wrote in message
news:1168113732.612939.310600@38g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> jeffthecdboy@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>> Since this past Thursday, I've been fighting what I believe is a very
>> sore metatarsal as part of by big toe bone on my right foot. The cause
>> is I think because I wore new footwear as of last Monday. I've done
>> several things to try fixing it; including: icing it with a pack,
>> warming it with a pack, wrapping it with an ace bandage, and taking
>> four different types of ibuprofen. Even almost 48 hours later, nothing
>> has really changed and it's still very sore.
>
>> Any thoughts on how to fix this up? thanks
>
>
> Yes, see a doctor who will determine the cause and hopefully prescribe
> a cure.
>
> We are NOT doctors and we cannot diagnose or offer any treatment.
>

And when you see the doctor, take your shoes & sox with you.
bj

bj wrote:
> "Fire Chief" <CALIFORNIA_CHIEF@PEOPLEPC.COM> wrote in message
> news:1168113732.612939.310600@38g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > jeffthecdboy@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> >> Since this past Thursday, I've been fighting what I believe is a very
> >> sore metatarsal as part of by big toe bone on my right foot. The cause
> >> is I think because I wore new footwear as of last Monday. I've done
> >> several things to try fixing it; including: icing it with a pack,
> >> warming it with a pack, wrapping it with an ace bandage, and taking
> >> four different types of ibuprofen. Even almost 48 hours later, nothing
> >> has really changed and it's still very sore.
> >
> >> Any thoughts on how to fix this up? thanks
> >
> >
> > Yes, see a doctor who will determine the cause and hopefully prescribe
> > a cure.
> >
> > We are NOT doctors and we cannot diagnose or offer any treatment.
> >
>
> And when you see the doctor, take your shoes & sox with you.
> bj

And wear pants too. That's always nice.

No suggestions but my heart goes out to you. Feet problems always
hurt!

Vickie B.
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jeffthecdboy@hotmail.com wrote:
> Since this past Thursday, I've been fighting what I believe is a very
> sore metatarsal as part of by big toe bone on my right foot. The cause
> is I think because I wore new footwear as of last Monday. I've done
> several things to try fixing it; including: icing it with a pack,
> warming it with a pack, wrapping it with an ace bandage, and taking
> four different types of ibuprofen. Even almost 48 hours later, nothing
> has really changed and it's still very sore. Any thoughts on how to fix
> this up? thanks

As a qualified MD I know there's only one solution to your problem,
amputation. Chainsaw, fast moving train, rusty knife, all will do, just
"lop it off" as we say in the medical profession.
Dr ro.

jeffthecdboy@hotmail.com wrote:
> Since this past Thursday, I've been fighting what I believe is a very
> sore metatarsal as part of by big toe bone on my right foot. The cause
> is I think because I wore new footwear as of last Monday. I've done
> several things to try fixing it; including: icing it with a pack,
> warming it with a pack, wrapping it with an ace bandage, and taking
> four different types of ibuprofen. Even almost 48 hours later, nothing
> has really changed and it's still very sore. Any thoughts on how to fix
> this up? thanks
>

I blamed footwear for some of the pain I had when I started getting
stress fractures in my metatarsals (age 30). If it doesn't get better,
see a doctor.

Regards,

Ari

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> Yes, see a doctor who will determine the cause and hopefully prescribe
> a cure.

I usually follow the "seven day rule" for seeing a doctor,
due to particularly crappy US health insurance which makes
a visit cost at least $100, sometimes $500 if the doctor
actually does something.
I observe that most minor injuries heal themselves in a
week, often if you throw in a extra rest day or two.
However, if the pain or other systems worsen,
then see a doctor.

<jeffthecdboy@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Since this past Thursday, I've been fighting what I believe is a very
sore metatarsal as part of by big toe bone on my right foot. The cause
is I think because I wore new footwear as of last Monday. I've done
several things to try fixing it; including: icing it with a pack,
warming it with a pack, wrapping it with an ace bandage, and taking
four different types of ibuprofen. Even almost 48 hours later, nothing
has really changed and it's still very sore. Any thoughts on how to fix
this up? thanks

i'd see a podiatrist first, partly to see what kind of recommendations s/he
makes about the right/proper kind of footwear specifically for your feet.
and since a podiatrist is a foot specialist, s/he'd know what was really
going on with your right foot. don't let it go on too long without seeking
help. no more than a week. foot pain can really limit you.

kate

jeffthecdboy@hotmail.com wrote:
> Since this past Thursday, I've been fighting what I believe is a very
> sore metatarsal as part of by big toe bone on my right foot. The cause
> is I think because I wore new footwear as of last Monday. I've done
> several things to try fixing it; including: icing it with a pack,
> warming it with a pack, wrapping it with an ace bandage, and taking
> four different types of ibuprofen. Even almost 48 hours later, nothing
> has really changed and it's still very sore. Any thoughts on how to fix
> this up? thanks

two days is not really that long. Then you try mixing treatment methods
(cold and hot) and are surprised it isn't better?

If it is so painful that some over the counter medication doesn't
relieve it then get to a doctor. It is extremely difficult to diagnose
the problem in a news group.

HTH,
Ed