sore toes

[Monkee4]

Anyone got any idea why my 4th and 5th toes on my right foot are really sore? I thought I had athletes foot so have been using cream for that but it still hurts and its been a few weeks now. Sometimes it really stings. I have frightened myself by reading about diabetes and amputation. I guess I need to see my GP.
I am post menopausal and I get the stiff feet and ankle thing in the morning but this is something else....

[IJustHadToNameChange]

Look up neuromas.

Little growths, like ganglions, which cause irritation to the nerves leading to the toes.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/mortons-neuroma/

[IJustHadToNameChange]

Soft corns?

www.nhs.uk/conditions/corns-and-calluses/treatment/

[Monkee4]

Thank you both!
I feel better now having read about mortons-neuroma... symptoms identical - apart from the bit about being very active, happens to runners! lol. I do keep fit once a week and walk the dog twice a day and walk to work each day but I wouldn't say I am hugely active. However I have been wearing cheap shoes from H&M (nice pink ones with shiny bling on the heel - mid life crises shoes) so that could have started it off.

[Monkee4]

just realised you're the same person! thanks again!

[IJustHadToNameChange]

One of the clinchers is trying to stand on tip toe.

For me, it felt as if my toes were going to explode!

I had to have a steroid injection and wear orthotics now.

No nice shoes. 😭

[Monkee4]

Oh sorry to hear that (about the shoes!) Just tried to stand on my tip toes and no explosion here. Just get pain and stinging sometimes during the day.

[Monkee4]

will your toes improve though? so you can order some new nice shoes again?

[IJustHadToNameChange]

Nope.

The challenge is to stop them getting worse.

Worst case scenario is an operation.

Don't Google it. It's horrendous! 😱

[Monkee4]

oh I'm sorry to hear that - I'm assuming you have the moretons-neuroma?

[IJustHadToNameChange]

Neuromas, bunions, plantar fasciitis and more 😱

I have specially moulded orthotics which will only fit into pretty clumpy shoes.

I alternate with Skechers and very occasionally wear a 'nice' wide fitting shoe (Clark's) but I can't wear them for more than a day.

[Monkee4]

Interesting about sketchers - they are the only shoes I can wear at the moment. Went into a foothealth shop today but was too embarassed to show my feet to the assistant in there because I don't know if it is contagious. Bought some corn plasters and giving them a go for a few days! If nothing changes will go to GP

[IJustHadToNameChange]

Not contagious.

Don't worry, they wear gloves.

[Monkee4]

they looked so young and were all having a nice chat!
I may go back..

[IJustHadToNameChange]

Explain what might be going on.

They may be able to confirm what's going on.

[Monkee4]

Thanks I will