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Hi, for just over a week now I've had terrible pain in the top of my foot and now ankle, it's mainlywhen I walk well try to walk. Theres no swelling and I can't get a gp appointment but also don't want to waste there time.
I've been taking ibuprofen and applying ibuprofen gel. It is also kind of throbbing. x
 
Have you had tests for Gout? This happened to me and I was astonished to find that it was the cause of my pain. I'd always thought that gout affected the big toe and I had no idea that it could give you problems elsewhere.
 
Saramel said:
Have you had tests for Gout? This happened to me and I was astonished to find that it was the cause of my pain. I'd always thought that gout affected the big toe and I had no idea that it could give you problems elsewhere.
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No, I haven't... doesn't gout cause swelling???
 
ohitsnicola said:
Hi, for just over a week now I've had terrible pain in the top of my foot and now ankle, it's mainlywhen I walk well try to walk. Theres no swelling and I can't get a gp appointment but also don't want to waste there time.
I've been taking ibuprofen and applying ibuprofen gel. It is also kind of throbbing. x
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If you're getting lots of pain, and can't walk properly, I put it to you that you won't be wasting anyone's time by going to see your GP. It may be a sprain, or some such, that will mend with time, or you may have done something that - if it's not seen to - will get worse and perhaps become a permanent issue. I don't personally think anyone on here can diagnose the problem because, by and large, we're not healthcare professionals and in any event we can't conduct an examination of your foot.

So - I urge you to make an appointment to see your GP or, if you really aren't able to do that (and I know what a pain it can be to try and do so) go to the nearest A&E and insist on sitting there until someone will see you.

I hope it's something completely trivial that will sort itself out, but don't take any chances.....
 
My friend has same problem & was diagnosed as gout. Doesn't necessarily swell up but is very tender. Apart from meds she has found cutting out red meat, strong cheese & red wine had improved it a great deal
 
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ohitsnicola said:
Hi, for just over a week now I've had terrible pain in the top of my foot and now ankle, it's mainlywhen I walk well try to walk. Theres no swelling and I can't get a gp appointment but also don't want to waste there time.
I've been taking ibuprofen and applying ibuprofen gel. It is also kind of throbbing. x
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You're in terrible pain, it's important to get a GP appointment. Tell them you will go to A&E if they don't fit you in. If you can't walk for it it's an emergency....

Just happy being me
 
jay hay-char said:
If you're getting lots of pain, and can't walk properly, I put it to you that you won't be wasting anyone's time by going to see your GP. It may be a sprain, or some such, that will mend with time, or you may have done something that - if it's not seen to - will get worse and perhaps become a permanent issue. I don't personally think anyone on here can diagnose the problem because, by and large, we're not healthcare professionals and in any event we can't conduct an examination of your foot.

So - I urge you to make an appointment to see your GP or, if you really aren't able to do that (and I know what a pain it can be to try and do so) go to the nearest A&E and insist on sitting there until someone will see you.

I hope it's something completely trivial that will sort itself out, but don't take any chances.....
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Good advice
 
Sorry for not responding sooner...I did end up going to see the GP, who said it was metatarsalgia....however once I researched it all, I don't seem to have many of the symptoms at all, so therefore do not think that is what it was!! My foot is alot better now...still not 100% but I can walk normally again!

I can refer myself to the physio at my GP surgery if needs be though!

Thank you for all of your advice x
 
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