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Hi, For The Past Week I Have Been Experiencing Shock-like Jabs On The Side Of My Left Foot. What Do You Think It Could Be?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Apr 2023
Question: Hi, for the past week I have been experiencing shock-like jabs on the side of my left foot. Small "ganglions" also appear. Pain is worse when my foot is elevated or in bed. (Last year a cherry-size "ganglion" - that's what i think it is - appeared after a quick shock and lasted about a year without pain) When the current condition started the burning pain lasted 36 hours. I took Aleve, ES Tylenol and sometimes a Tizanidine, Penetrex OTC cream and it subsided enough for me to get some sleep. The pain doesn't last that long now but sometimes the jab/burn can be worse than others. Question - what do you think it could be and should I see a neurologist or podiatrist? I have an appointment with a podiatrist this Thursday.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
possible nerve compression from ganglion type lesion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have read your query thoroughly.

* As per my clinical experience, the shock like jabs are possibly in relation with
underlying nerve compression from the ganglion type lesion.

I suggest primary relief with pain management as what you are doing nicely and consult podiatrist as per the schedule for further guidelines.

Welcome for further doubts.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (11 hours later)
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Hi, For The Past Week I Have Been Experiencing Shock-like Jabs On The Side Of My Left Foot. What Do You Think It Could Be?

Brief Answer: possible nerve compression from ganglion type lesion. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have read your query thoroughly. * As per my clinical experience, the shock like jabs are possibly in relation with underlying nerve compression from the ganglion type lesion. I suggest primary relief with pain management as what you are doing nicely and consult podiatrist as per the schedule for further guidelines. Welcome for further doubts. Regards.