Bad foot pain, and I need help from you, google searched and found nothing.

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I prescribe 2 days off. And new shoes. And don't tie your laces tight.

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malmohgod wrote:

I prescribe 2 days off. And new shoes. And don't tie your laces tight.

I appreciate the replies, I do... but I already did this, bought new shoes, I never tie my shoes too tight and took up to 4 days off and tried to get at it progressively. When I wake up (like this morning) the first 5 minutes of walking I feel pain (pressure point) but eventually it goes away and randomly comes back off and on during the day. If I run then it comes back obviously ... that is the problem.

I am going to try calf raises with the stretching... it is the only thing I haven't tried so far. I did everything else I know. If anyone else wants to give advice, feel free to do so.

Firstly, an X-ray will NOT show a stress fracture well in most cases. You need a CT scan or MRI or bone scan to do this, so do not rule that out.

Secondly, I would highly recommend using the search bar on LetsRun.com to search for key terms related to your ailment. I have found, by far, the best information and advice about injuries on LetsRun than from any other place, simply because there are so many real runners and professionals who go to this site, so you can get a wide range of opinions and really pinpoint what you have, as well as things you can try to help rid yourself of it. Search LetsRun is much better than a simple Google search.

Seriously, take some time and see if you can't find some people who've had similar pain, I'd say you've got at least a 95% chance that someone has written about the same thing you have, you may just have to look a little for it.

Good luck!

Is it a shocking or throbbing pain? Any tightness in other parts of the feet/arch?

try getting a cheap 3/4 or full length orthodic and cutting out the area that hurts so its not feeling any impact

Have you tried doing a woman from behind? I have found that this cure is very useful for curing ailments. If this doesn't prove beneficial then I would recommend doing two women from behind.

what happens if you ice it, have you tried compression? I like the more calf stretching, but I would suggest going to a foot/ankle doctor, and hopping on an elliptical or bike in the mean time and see if it still hurts. for now, you might want to look up the following toe/foot ailments and see if they match your symptoms

Metatarsalgia

Morton's Neuroma

Plantar Fascitis

Osteoarthritis

Capsulitis

peripheral neuropathy

I am by no means a foot pain expert, but I can offer some suggestions for things to try at least.

The fact that there is pain all the way down to the small toe is interesting, and especially the fact it is in both feet. It sounds like a nerve is being compressed, possibly by inflammation elsewhere. An x-ray won't show this. An MRI may not either, considering the compression may be worst during running. An x-ray will not necessarily show a stress fracture either.

I would try going to a good running physical therapist (not just any PT) or possibly even a good sports massage therapist who knows runners to see if they can identify any unusually tight regions. The area below / behind your ankle may be one place for them to concentrate, including icing there. You can also try taking some NSAIDs (ie, ibuprofen) and see if that helps resolve it.

A good podiatrist who knows runners can help, but get a real diagnosis before they put you in orthotics.

It's hard to diagnose something from a message board. Considering that, I will give me opinion. You will need to take more than 2 days off. If you can't afford MRI then take 6-8 weeks off. Try and cross train by swimming or biking.

I would definitely recommend seeing a PT involved with sports(particularly running )...otherwise they will spill some BS about how 35mpw is too much running.

If it's tingling feeling, It's probably a nerve issue. If it's any other pain, it could be tendon issue arising from as far as the deep calf muscles.

So if you can't see a specail Dr. And it isn a nerve issue, do some deep massage (look into trigger point therapy) ice the area that's most painful no more than 20min at a time. And continue to stretch. You must take time off for long term benefit. 6-8 weeks no weight bearing exercise. It sucks, I've been there, but it's for the best.

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Thank you for all of your replies... except for obviously one of you, wtf are you thinking? hehe Anyway I went for a run today on a snow trail for about 60mins and I had no pain, in the middle of the run I got on to a street (about 5 mins) and it didnt take long before both feet were getting a sensitive feeling which is nothing to complain about, but that's how it starts. I continued on the snow trail and it was going away for a while until the end of my run, then it got painful. I went for a drive and just sitting and the pressure of my shoes were activating the pain. A little discouraging.

I was also told by a friend (which could be bs I am not sure) to drink a lot more water, it helps the muscles for some reason. I started that too.

Ill stop running, like mentioned, maybe now isn't my time to train. Ill try in 2 months. Could be age, I am 26yrs old, my feet are older and could be getting weaker.

Again a million thanks,you guys rock! Letsrun never lets me down.

cuboid syndrome?

trigger points in extensor muscles of the toes?

are you cocking up your big toe when you run?

Just read about cuboid syndrome... the description is pretty much what I am feeling, I have all the symptoms. Funny you ask but lately when I run I try putting my big toe down as much as I can and that reliefs the pain. If I run cocking it up the pain progresses much faster. Trying to find another way to treat this without seeing a specialist, they are expensive and money is an issue right now... especially after buying new running shoes...