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What Causes Sudden And Sharp Pain In Feet?
Twice in six months, on two separate occasions, I had been awakened out of my sleep with sharp, shooting pains on the bottoms, sides and top of my feet. After stomping, scratching, rubbing and hitting them against the wall or door frame the pain finally died down. Last week right after Christmas, after several months without incident, the pain happened again. This time, the pain didn t die down, but became more intense. So much so, that I had to go to the emergency room. They took blood and urine and ruled out diabetic nerve pain. They said foot pain could be any number of things. They gave me two shots, a prescription for Ketorolac and told me to follow up with my doctor. The earliest I can get in to see my doctor is January 8. Other than what is this unbearable pain, what other questions should I ask my doctor and what tests should be done? Thank you PK
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden and sharp pain in feet. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , injury , gout , corns and callus , soft tissue injury or venous insufficiency .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and take proper rest . Doctor may recommend orthotic devices like special shoe . You should reduce your weight . Also do gentle massage with almond oil and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . I would suggest you to consult podiatrist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for foot problem , who may prescribe diuretic along with muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend surgery in case of any abnormality .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden and sharp pain in feet. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , injury , gout , corns and callus , soft tissue injury or venous insufficiency .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and take proper rest . Doctor may recommend orthotic devices like special shoe . You should reduce your weight . Also do gentle massage with almond oil and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . I would suggest you to consult podiatrist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for foot problem , who may prescribe diuretic along with muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend surgery in case of any abnormality .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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