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Milacron

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In my case left foot only...I wonder with others does it tend to happen in both feet or it is pretty common to effect one foot only ?
 
One foot could well be gout.
I suppose but the history, symptoms, location and potential cause of the latest flareup fit sesamoiditis descriptions 100 percent. Symptoms do not fit gout, esp the pain at night (presumably, lying in bed) aspect of gout, which I have none. No pain, except to walk. Started with warmer weather, going without socks, wearing crappy croc shoes and bending the toes while crouching working on machines. Most curious only the left foot is effected however.
 
As my physician says, "Welcome to old age". Part of the fun of adding the years up is dealing with piddling little problems like this. Body parts that worked as advertised for a long time now come up with pain and ailments that may or may not have a ready solution. Keep working on the problem, and never give up. I used to wonder why Walter Brennan walked the way he did on TV, but now I know. Regards, Clark
 
I suppose but the history, symptoms, location and potential cause of the latest flareup fit sesamoiditis descriptions 100 percent. ... Most curious only the left foot is effected however.

I would caution against a self-diagnosis.

The onset of my recent lower back problem was first indicated by pain in my right big toe.

Consider this image of the pain zones in the leg/foot caused by L4 nerve root compression.

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Google 'L4 nerve big toe' and maybe follow up with a specialist. The early symptoms of my herniated disc would have fit sesamoiditis quite well.
 
I would caution against a self-diagnosis.
This pain isn't really in the toe but in the forward "ball" of the foot behind the bottom of the big toe. The more I read today, even thou the symptoms fit sesamoiditis perfectly, gout is more common...so maybe it could be that but just not in classic gout symptoms. Just happened to get a call today reminding me of a six month followup appointment with GP (followup for what I can't even remember now) so will go there and request the uric acid test to rule in or out gout possibilities.
 
Birkenstocks (made in Germany) have the best footbed of any shoe I have ever seen. Made of dense cork, with anatomically-correct arch support, heel surround, and toe ridge. The cork molds and "breaks in" to fit your specific foot. Cork is only on the inside of course, the bottom of the shoes have durable soles that last forever. More than just sandals, they have tennis shoes, dress shoes, boots, and more.
 
I've got intractable plantar kerotosis right over that spot where the sesamoid bones are. The hard area grows at the same rate as a fingernail, and is like standing on a 1/4" ball bearing. I had surgery on the skin 20 years ago and it was back in 90 days. I've gotten pretty good with an xacto knife. Nice cushioned socks help, and I use a gasket punch to take out a 1/2" disk in that spot in the shoe padding. I'm not willing to have the sesamoid bones shaved, too involved for what it is.
 
Went to GP this morning. She says it doesn't look like any gout she has seen before...but she didn't know enough about sesamoiditis to pronounce that either. Due for routine blood work, so threw in the uric acid test just for the heck of it. Interesting part is it's getting better...could barely walk yesterday but much better today... which is great since in reading sesamoiditis descriptions it sounded like that could take a month to get better ! :eek:

GP also said uric acid test not definitive because during bouts of true gout the uric acid is concentrated in the gout area and causes the uric acid levels to appear normal ! Never heard that one.

Last night in middle of night I was awakened by a major cramp coming on in that foot, got out of bed and stood on it, cramp went away. Makes me wonder if the cramp did some good to loosen the sesamoid tenons up, thus explaining the improvements today ?
 
Age, abuse in earlier years, diet, kidneys, liver are among some of the causes which may manifest in leg/foot problems. I have many problems from busted bones, mashed off right toes, aftermarket liver, and now kidney failure. My left ankle has limited motion from that leg being trashed from an accident in '73. In the late '80's it also received a "greenstick" fracture in a load bearing area. That reduced the motion even further. The ankle can be "rolled" sideways and I either don't know it at the time or it does not feel hurt at the time. Only to swell later and put me of crutches for a few days. Now, with kidney failure, I get a form of gout in that ankle. Not so much in the toes. Right ankle also has "roll" issues. Have yet to do both at the same time, thank God.
Not to say you have organ problems, but don't rule them out off hand.
Hope you figure it out, ain't complicated, and cure it.
 
I have had a long history of foot problems too. I was told the same thing 15 years ago when I was 40 the Doctor then gave me a bottle of Vioxx and told me I had sesmoid problems and to live with it ---

What I found when going to a "smarter" Foot Doctor was the orthodontics insoles I had were built too light for my body weight and was shifting too much pressure to the ball of the foot --

When I got the right insoles my world changed -- for the better .

Another thought is to have each of your feet measured for size , they aren't always the same size , your bad foot could be larger than your good foot --- the shoes may be fit to your good foot - ?

The other thing I have done was mentioned earlier, buy a half size larger shoes , let your feet move in the shoe , especially your toes arching , is good exercise -
 
Don,

Realize this is an old thread, but am curious as to your diagnosis.

Thought I had sesamoiditis, too, but turned out to be hallex limitus, the term for bone spurs on both sides of the big toe joint that also doesn't have much cartilage left in it. Odd that something on top of the toe can cause pain on the bottom, but it does.

neil
 
I did a research on sesamoiditis injury and I know how it feels actually it is an overuse injury that involves inflammation and it is caused by the increased pressure on the sesamoids bones which is located in the ball of the foot behind the big toe.

This kind of injury occurs with the activities that require a lot of pressure on the ball of the foot like football, basketball, tennis, running, and ballet.

I would like to add some points which will help you to recover fast:
1.) Don't apply ice directly to the skin but use an ice pack or wrap the ice in a towel.
2.) Tape the great toe so that it remains bent slightly downward (plantar flexion).
3.) Maybe your podiatrists recommend an injection of a steroid medication to reduce swelling.
4.) Stop the activity causing the pain.
5.) Last point is, kindly wear proper shoes which can provide you good forefoot cushioning and should be wide from the toe as it allows the foot to spread which will help to reduce the pressure from the forefoot and can save you from a lot of pain. You can find the proper shoes from here also: 1 Best Shoes For Sesamoiditis (Reviewed August 218 ) - Fit Foot Pro

Hope so that these all points will help you :) Get well soon
 








 
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