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Could The Foot Pain And Numbness Be Due To Lyme Disease?

I have been having a lot pain in my right foot (big toe) area and at first it hurt to touch, can not wear a sock or shoe. My family DR has ruled out gout. but now the pain has moved a crossed my foot and now my foot goes numb to the touch and I also have numbness to my arms and lower neck. A friend asked me if I had been tested for lyme disease. could that be a possibility?
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if foot pain and numbness be due to lyme disease. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like achilles tendinitis , bone spurs , bunions , bursitis , corns and calluses , diabetic neuropathy , gout or plantar fasciitis . Lyme disease can cause joint pain , for that you can go for Western blot test and ELISA test . I would suggest you to consult podiatrist for proper diagnosis and treatment . Podiatrist may recommend supportive footwear such as sneakers , arch supports , metatarsal pads , shock absorbing shoe insoles and inserts and orthotics . For now give proper rest to your feet and put your feet in hot water tub with one spoon of salt daily at least for 15 minutes . You can also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Could The Foot Pain And Numbness Be Due To Lyme Disease?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if foot pain and numbness be due to lyme disease. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like achilles tendinitis , bone spurs , bunions , bursitis , corns and calluses , diabetic neuropathy , gout or plantar fasciitis . Lyme disease can cause joint pain , for that you can go for Western blot test and ELISA test . I would suggest you to consult podiatrist for proper diagnosis and treatment . Podiatrist may recommend supportive footwear such as sneakers , arch supports , metatarsal pads , shock absorbing shoe insoles and inserts and orthotics . For now give proper rest to your feet and put your feet in hot water tub with one spoon of salt daily at least for 15 minutes . You can also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari