Last October I fell off a ladder, broke both bones in my lower leg and the ankle of my right foot. When X-rayed non of the metatarsals were broken in either foot. Lately I have been having pain in both feet in the middle sides of both feet (little toe side) I have worked in the medical field in the past so I have some knoweledge. I wanted to ask all of you (Hopefully by medical people) but all are welcome. I want to ask to get some ideas before I see a doctor. Please help I am having trouble walking and I get along in my day. I am 38 if that helps.
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It isn't unusual to have arthritis develope when a bone has been fractured. There are anti inflammatory medications available by perscription. Advil or the generic name ibuprofen is available without a prescription. You should discuss this with a doctor. It's important that you emphasize how much it hurt you to make sure that the physician gets the big picture. good luck to you
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It certainly could mean a fracture which can be just as bad as a break. You didn't say how long ago this happened, but if you're feeling these symptoms a couple days after the incident you should see your Doctor about getting it X-rayed.
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Sounds like plantar fasciitis.  May be related to poor circulation, or poor fitting/supporting footwear.  If you don't smoke or have a problem with GI bleeding or PUD or NSAIDS, or have other co-morbities, you might want to try using ibuprofen for pain.  You might also want to discuss this problem with your primary care doctor.
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You are correct, keep claiming the healing... it's there, you just may not KNOW it yet.\n\nLook around at your life, ask yourself what is God trying to show you?  Maybe your feet are a distraction... look past them. \n\nRead up on spiritual warfare. Maybe, that will help you rid yourself of the pain.\n\nKeep telling yourself, MY FEET ARE FEELING BETTER.\n\nBe careful not to repeat words outloud that actually claim the opposite of what you are asking for.\n\nYou might try exercising your legs to help the circulation too.  If you can't go for a walk, try lying on your back and  lift one leg up, holding it at the back of your knee and just lift your foot up and down a few times to get the blood moving.\n\nBlessings to you.
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You should see an orthopedist or a good podiatrist.  You may have fasciitis, which is an inflamation of the connective tissue of the foot.  Wear good shoes, no flip flops and ice your foot to help reduce inflammation.  Don't swallow the growing pains thing..if there is pain there is a problem.  This pain is the brains way of telling you that something is not normal/
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it's hard to tell, I broke a bone on the side of my foot 4 years ago and had a cast for about a month and a half and was on crutches the entire time.  The bone never healed properly but it doesn't really bother me now.  I guess it all depends on how bad the break was and what doctors tell you!\nGood luck!
505305
you may have a bone spur or bunion. Should be evaluated by a foot doctor.
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Foot Dr is sending u to another physician?  Look is the leg swollen or the ankle?  \n\nIf u sprain ur ankle it's going to take a while for it to heal.  I'm surprised they didn't put u in an air splint cast... it's an easy on/off support to wear while walking.  U can even wear normal shoes... Soaking in  warm,Epsom salt can't hurt nightly either.  But your going to have to prop the leg and rest it.   If the swelling is your leg... u need to definitely see the orthopedist.  U should see them if your ankle doesn't get better.  U might have a hairline fracture or worse.  Take it easy, rest the ankle and if it doesn't get better in few weeks go back to the foot doctor or orthopedist.
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Yes, go to the doctor and get an x-ray.  Sounds like you have a small fracture but you won't know for sure until you get that x-ray.  You don't want to keep re-injuring it.
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You may have broken your toe.  I've broke that toe three times!\n\nTape that toe to the toe next to it.  That's all they do if it is broken.  That will help with the pain, but it will be sore for a few days.\n\nIf your foot stays sore, you may have broken a bone in it, you'll need a doctor to X-ray that.
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I am an alternative medicinal therapist and believe it or not we go through first aid training. I am also St John Ambulance trained so when i tell you to go to the hospital for an X Ray you should believe me. Many complications can arise from a break that is not treated.If you foot is broken you will have a very large swelling, it will be very painfull and you not be able to move to move your toes very easily.There a 3 types of fractures-open-closed and complicated.If it isn't broken then keep an ice pack on it to reduce the swelling and ease the pain and the inflammation. Wintergreen ointment will not help, you need 'witch hazel' lotion or lavender oil 3 drops in 5ml of olive oil.(unless your skin is broken) And keep the foot up for a few days.\n\nGloria (BSYA)
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Sounds like it might be plantar fascitis. I had that. It's an inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot. I ended up getting inserts for my shoes and had to do stretching and strengthening exercises. And don't climb round rung ladders!
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I broke my little toe once.  I could tell it was broken because there was VERY strong sharp pain whenever I touched it or tried to walk.  I went to the E.R., and they gave me a "walking cast" which is basically a boot that I could take on and off.  It has a rounded sole so that you can walk comfortably without putting any pressure on the broken bone.  I did not need crutches, thank GOODNESS, but I had to wear the boot for a month.  It only cost me about $75 without insurance (that's not counting x-rays though... I got those for free through my college health center.)  You should go to the hospital.  Good luck!
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i had something  the same happen to me.i was carrying my then 4 month old baby coming in the the front door of a council rented house it was a up stairs house. and at the time we were fitting new carpets so it was bare floor boards at the bottom there was a small footwell.i fell through a floor board just a small one and the weight of me and the baby really got my leg stuck in there up to the thigh.fear and shock made me get out quick my baby was fine thank god for carrier.but within minutes my leg had masses of dark bruising and hurt i toke painkillers and phoned husband to come home.he told me to go to hospital there and then but i suffered the pain then when there was lumps and the top side of my thigh went really dark i did go but it was a few days after the hospital staff was shocked and give me stronger painkillers told me to wait then go to doctors .my dad told me to go to a lawyer because the bit i fell through was really rotten and a hid en trap door .i got a lawyer but she wasn't much good so now have a new one that was 15 months ago now.it took council ages to repair the hole in floor and i had my days mixed up after having the baby.but my new lawyer says i have a good case because i took photos at the time and i still have small pea sized lumps under the skin where i hurt myself.so good luck with the case and sue the b*****D's.
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Did you try a Podiatrist?\nMay be able to recommend a simple cure with some inside shoe support or different shoe.  This is an experience thing, so a foot specialist would be better.  Kind of like you go to Opthalmologist if your eye is always hurting, not just the regular doctor.\n\nIf it's Plantar fasciitis, for example, a simple heel support in your shoe helps you to get over this condition.\n\nWhen the condition hits, keep a careful record of what is difficult.  Can you stand on your tip toes?  Both feet?  Only one side?  Cold water makes it hurt more?  Write down every possible thing you can think of.  Take it with you to the doctor.  Include duration of difficulty, what activities you were engaged in when it started, etc.\n\nIf you live in Canada, see if Robaxasil (over-the-counter) helps with the pain.  If you can't take aspirin, there is another one called Robaxacet, I think.\n\nAnother thing:  Do you go barefoot at times?  Have you walked on broken glass?  Is an embedded sliver a possibliity?
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Also try an ankle brace. You can buy one at a drugstore. They give support and ease the pain. I broke my ankle years ago, and if I wear shoes without good arch support, it aches. So then I put the brace on for a while. It's just like an Ace Bandage, but it slips on like a sock. Good luck.
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My Dr. and I just discusses this last week. Not all people who go through that are going through it due to being lazy. I have limited things i can do as of exercise as i was a passenger in a car accident that almost broke my neck. My feet are bad and i can't walk much or use a tread mill.\n\nDr. talked about this due to trying to help me lower my blood pressure, diabetes, high cholestrol, ect.\n\n I will review all the info here and all the sites you listed and talk to my Dr. again. Thank you Ziggy for your information.