toe pain

[jeff3004]

For the past three or four years I have had severe pain in my toes when bearing weight on my foot. When sitting down there is no pain but when I stand and start walking the pain is extreme when bearing weight on the foot. Examination by a phisio, orthopedic surgeon and podiatrist have not been able to help. I have been prescibed various drugs including baclofen and pregabalin but still no joy. Anyone have a similar experience and information would be appreciated.

Many thanks, Jeff

[cali1892]

Hi,
I can't say I've had toe "pain".  I have had what feels like a rubber band around my big toe.  And I have also had toe cramps.  Where it feels like my toes are being pulled under my foot.  Pretty uncomfortable.  I know that doesn't help you much, sorry.

Good Luck with your toes.

[tjj3761]

Hi Jeff,

Your pain certainly does sound like a weightbearing issue, although cannot be certain.

Did you maybe have an MRI of your foot done by your orthopaedic surgeon?

Another thing would be, if you are having any other neurological symptoms that you have noticed, this might possibly be a neurological issue such as "neuropathy" pain.  Gabapentin or (Neurontin) is a good medication for nerve pain.  Also if this was neuropathy, you would probably have pain or discomfort even with sitting.

I hope you feel better soon!

terri