Inflammation on upper foot at base of toes

[AllotmentVagabond]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your continued posts which are always useful.

About a year ago my left foot/ankle were so painful when walking I resorted to using a stick. During the summer months it improved to the point I took great joy in using my feet again!

But for the last few months the discomfort has returned to the point I only walk outdoors with a stick. The current pain has moved to my toes. There’s a patch of visible inflammation on my upper foot at the base of my toes.

Anyone else experienced this? Sometimes I take painkillers before going for my daily walk, otherwise I’m on no other medication for Behcets.

[Budapest]

Have you seen a GP? S/he could consider a referral to a Foot Specialist at your local hospital for expert diagnosis of the cause of the pain, e. g. Moreton's neuroma, fallen arches, Planter fasciitis, etc.

And, if it might help, a further referral can be made for assessment for an orthotic insole.

You can also get advice about what are the best type of shoes to buy.

[AllotmentVagabond in reply to Budapest]

Thank you for your reply and apologies for the delay in my thanks. I haven’t seen my GP at all during the Covid crisis and to be honest the last few times I had to visits the GP surgery before that I felt disheartened by the apparently dismissive attitude of a GP that seemed tired and stressed. With the nature I have it really puts me off going again. Maybe when the crisis situation is over...