QuestionIt hurts first thing in the morning although it feels a bit better when I haven't put weight on it for awhile (so feels better firs thing in the am). After about 5 minutes of walking it become unbearable to walk on. I've no new shoes or walking patterns. I'm also very healthy. The pain is like a very bad black and blue pain (but no black and blue)at on one side of the arch. It's not a shooting pain, but rather a constant all over throb. Wearing any kind of shoes (low/high heel, even sneakers) is painful. Thanx for your help.
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I have a black and blue type pain in the bottom of my foot, but no black and blue. I haven't injured my foot in any way that I can remember, but have had this for about a week with little improvement. It just appeared. It is not swollen. Massage makes it worse. It doesn't hurt when there is no weight on it. I can walk for about 5 minutes before the pain becomes exuciating. What is it? And what should I do?
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Jennifer,
Where is the pain in your foot (heels, toes etc)? Any new activities or new shoes? How is your first step in the morning? Please describe the pain, throbbing, sharp shooting etc. Ever have this before? Any medical problems?
I'll try to give you more info based on your answers.
AnswerJennifer,
It sounds like you've strained the soft tissues on the bottom of the foot. This may be strain of a band known as the plantar fascia or could be muscles or tendons.
I would see a Podiatrist and get an x-ray of the foot to make sure there is no bone problem. You may also need to consider an MRI to see if there is some soft tissue damage.
You could apply ice for 10 minutes at a time when there is severe pain.
You may require physical therapy as well.
See a Podiatrist and let me know if you have any questions.
Good Luck and Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
http://www.theTampaPodiatrist.com
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