Big toe bending forward at middle joint very painful

Posted by charcat @charcat, 9 hours ago

Have very bad neuropathy, no sleep, cramps and pain most of night. The last month my big toe on either foot has decided to bend forward at middle joint and stay there. Very painful stays until it finally relaxes and goes back to normal. Afraid to move my legs and feet because of the cramping in feet and legs now this with the big toe.

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celia16 | @celia16 | 9 hours ago

Has your doctor examined it? Have you ever had gout?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 9 hours ago

@charcat, I have hammertoes also on both feet but just have numbness and no pain. Mine never return to the flat, normal position. There are some members who have posted experience with hammertoes and neuropathy. Here's a search link that lists a few discussions and comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=hammertoes.

I've thought about surgery but didn't follow through. Have you seen a doctor or podiatrist to see if they have some treatment suggestions?

charcat | @charcat | 5 hours ago

Thank you for your reply, but I don’t have hammer toes my toes are just fine. All of a sudden my toe bends the whole foot tightens up and I have to wait in pain till it releases and goes back to normal. Have not seen doctor yet because I am getting fed up that they really don’t know what to do for neuropathy.