I am having similar symptoms to this and I thought it may be gout. Is Big Toe Arthritis the same thing you're referring to, gout? The symptoms match and the risk factors. Isn't gout a part of arthritis and what was your diagnosis? I haven't seen the doctor yet but have a regular scheduled appointment next week. I've been following a diet approach with yogurt, cherry juice and lots of water, no red meat. I've had the burning, pin prick stabbing pain with such tenderness I can't touch it. Using heat and ice. Last night my whole foot was swollen.
Thank you bernese. Yes I have an appointment next week. I've been pretty sure it's gout but wondering if it could be the same issue written about above.
Hi sandilee. Gout (build up of Uric acid crystals) and Hallux rigidus (arthritis of the big toe) are two different things and require two different courses of treatment. Sometimes the inflammation and discomfort can resemble each other, but they are different when you look closer. You should see your doctor about the pain and inflamation. Soaking the foot in cool water and elevation may bring some relief for the short term, but definitely see your Doctor to have it evaluated and diagnosed one way or the other. This was the advice Justin gave to me, and he was correct in leading me that direction.
Hi sandilee. Gout (build up of Uric acid crystals) and Hallux rigidus (arthritis of the big toe) are two different things and require two different courses of treatment. Sometimes the inflammation and discomfort can resemble each other, but they are different when you look closer. You should see your doctor about the pain and inflamation. Soaking the foot in cool water and elevation may bring some relief for the short term, but definitely see your Doctor to have it evaluated and diagnosed one way or the other. This was the advice Justin gave to me, and he was correct in leading me that direction.
Thank you! Yes very good advice to see the doctor. I was hoping it would go away on its own. It's not as painful today but I still can't put pressure on it and it is swollen. I will see the Dr. next week unless it gets worse. I soaked it in a foot message with heat, then I iced it and have been taking Advil for the pain. A little relief but not enough. Keep us posted on your progress.
Hello @upartist, this is an interesting question to pose. I tried doing a bit of digging on my own to see what I could find. I also have arthritis in my big right toe. So far, it has not been an issue for me, other than some discomfort when it gets really cold out (and it is REALLY cold out in MN right now).
This may be a question best suited for your medical provider, especially if you are having issues. If you don't mind sharing, are you experiencing discomfort or what you think are circulation issues in your legs?
Since Monday. I have had knee and ankle problems for years but this just came on suddenly and has had me down since then. If it's gout I hope I can get some medication to help but I have changed my diet and drinking a lot of water. I will rest for the afternoon and put my feet up and hope it gets better.
Well Sandilee, I am not a physician, but I have had a blood clot in the past. This foot event I just had was assessed from that direction, in that, my physician assessed the foot and did a d-dimer blood test which did rule out a blood clot for me. Your symptoms could be a variety of different things and your foot does need to be looked at, especially with the sudden onset of symptoms. If it ends up being gout, or something else, then it can be treated appropriately. So you might want to consider going in to see a physician sooner than next week. If it were to be a clot, it shouldn't wait until next week. Good luck!
Hello @upartist, this is an interesting question to pose. I tried doing a bit of digging on my own to see what I could find. I also have arthritis in my big right toe. So far, it has not been an issue for me, other than some discomfort when it gets really cold out (and it is REALLY cold out in MN right now).
This may be a question best suited for your medical provider, especially if you are having issues. If you don't mind sharing, are you experiencing discomfort or what you think are circulation issues in your legs?
Hello @upartist, this is an interesting question to pose. I tried doing a bit of digging on my own to see what I could find. I also have arthritis in my big right toe. So far, it has not been an issue for me, other than some discomfort when it gets really cold out (and it is REALLY cold out in MN right now).
This may be a question best suited for your medical provider, especially if you are having issues. If you don't mind sharing, are you experiencing discomfort or what you think are circulation issues in your legs?
Good morning dinnymurph. What is ultrasound mapping? And what is ablation? I would like to learn more about these. Thanks for any info you can forward!
Hello @upartist, this is an interesting question to pose. I tried doing a bit of digging on my own to see what I could find. I also have arthritis in my big right toe. So far, it has not been an issue for me, other than some discomfort when it gets really cold out (and it is REALLY cold out in MN right now).
This may be a question best suited for your medical provider, especially if you are having issues. If you don't mind sharing, are you experiencing discomfort or what you think are circulation issues in your legs?
Hi, basically from what I understand, the ultrasound determines where in the leg the vein is blocked and actually makes a "map" ; from there the doc can determine a re-routing course.... the ablation is a severing with a cauterization I think done through the groin which makes the re-routing possible. My daughter had this done with her heart ..... much more sophisticated of course. Again I'm really simplifying what's been explained to me.
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Thank you bernese. Yes I have an appointment next week. I've been pretty sure it's gout but wondering if it could be the same issue written about above.
Hi sandilee. Gout (build up of Uric acid crystals) and Hallux rigidus (arthritis of the big toe) are two different things and require two different courses of treatment. Sometimes the inflammation and discomfort can resemble each other, but they are different when you look closer. You should see your doctor about the pain and inflamation. Soaking the foot in cool water and elevation may bring some relief for the short term, but definitely see your Doctor to have it evaluated and diagnosed one way or the other. This was the advice Justin gave to me, and he was correct in leading me that direction.
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1 ReactionThank you! Yes very good advice to see the doctor. I was hoping it would go away on its own. It's not as painful today but I still can't put pressure on it and it is swollen. I will see the Dr. next week unless it gets worse. I soaked it in a foot message with heat, then I iced it and have been taking Advil for the pain. A little relief but not enough. Keep us posted on your progress.
Hello again Sandilee. May I ask how long you have been experiencing these symptoms? Are they new?
Hi dinnymurph, what about your other leg? Does it have issues with venous insufficiency or the arthritis?
Since Monday. I have had knee and ankle problems for years but this just came on suddenly and has had me down since then. If it's gout I hope I can get some medication to help but I have changed my diet and drinking a lot of water. I will rest for the afternoon and put my feet up and hope it gets better.
Well Sandilee, I am not a physician, but I have had a blood clot in the past. This foot event I just had was assessed from that direction, in that, my physician assessed the foot and did a d-dimer blood test which did rule out a blood clot for me. Your symptoms could be a variety of different things and your foot does need to be looked at, especially with the sudden onset of symptoms. If it ends up being gout, or something else, then it can be treated appropriately. So you might want to consider going in to see a physician sooner than next week. If it were to be a clot, it shouldn't wait until next week. Good luck!
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1 ReactionBoth legs are involved. Right more so. Had the ultrasound mapping done. Dr recommended ablation. Will get to it soon
Good morning dinnymurph. What is ultrasound mapping? And what is ablation? I would like to learn more about these. Thanks for any info you can forward!
Hi, basically from what I understand, the ultrasound determines where in the leg the vein is blocked and actually makes a "map" ; from there the doc can determine a re-routing course.... the ablation is a severing with a cauterization I think done through the groin which makes the re-routing possible. My daughter had this done with her heart ..... much more sophisticated of course. Again I'm really simplifying what's been explained to me.