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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Toe Joint When Diagnosed With Plantar Fasciitis

Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2015

Question: I am a 62 year old male. I have a case of plantar fasciaitis. I wear orthodics and have high arches. I have been working on demolishing our bathroom for the last week mainly tearing up tile on the floor and walls and carrying heavy buckets down of plaster, lath, and tile down a flight of stairs. Last night my toe joint began to hurt. I have a slight case of arthritits but haven't ever experienced pain like this in the joint. I can't put on a shoe or sock. It doesn't look swollen. It throbs and hurts to move the joint. I have been using ibuprofen and ice. Any other ideas?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles.
Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help.
Take calcium supplement with vit D.

If no relief with this line of treatment then local injection shot can give pain relief for longer duration.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (5 hours later)

Thanks for your reply. Is the plantar fasciatits related to the toe joint or is this a different problem such as a jammed toe or arthritits?

I have been using soft sole shoes and I have custom made orthodics.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (37 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Plantar fasciitis is heel problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Plantar fasciitis is heel problem.

If no relief with soft sole also then you may need local injection shot.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar