Painful Foot

[Maydup]

My foot hurts and i'm not sure what's wrong with it. Its feels extremely tight and is slightly swollen.

This is on the top of the foot from the toes back to the ankle. It doesn't hurt to walk on it but is painful constantly. I have put an ice pack on it this evening but no change. Its been like it for 2/3 days now and is not a sprain. Not sure what to do with it for the best.

[Buenchico]

If you can identify a particular point where the pain is centred its probably a stress fracture. If the pain is more generalised (and particularly if the top of your foot looks red and/or feels hot) it could be cellulitis due to an infection. Either way you need to see your GP.

[Sqad]

How old are you?
Are you on any medication?

\\\ It doesn't hurt to walk on it but is painful constantly.\\

I don't understand the above....are you saying that walking relieves the pain?

Are your toes and foot red and inflamed?

[Maydup]

Hi. Squad, mid 50's no meds.
It is a bit pink and hot as chris describes. A light pink patch on top of the foot and another just above the ankle. Puffy all over and tight feeling skin. Toes are a little puffy but not red and not hurting. No better or worse if i walk as its the top of the foot. In other words, it doesn't hurt to walk specifically.

[Maydup]

Ps, no broken skin, no angry patches.

And i've had the pain once or twice and its worn off, but never been accompanied by swelling or as severe as it is now.

[Sqad]

Well, 2 things come to mind....gout and as Buenchico suggested, cellulitis.

I would suggest Ibuprofen 600mgms every 6 hours and monitor the situation over the weekend.

[Sqad]

Ah! just got your 2nd post....sounds like gout.
My advice remains.

[Maydup]

Thanks squad, i'll try the ibuprofen (didn't even think to take anything) and get to the GP sometime.

[Sqad]

OK...must be 600mgms ( 3*200mg tablets in one dose every 6 hours)

[Maydup]

Taken as directed at 11am, 5pm and 11pm. 50% better already, thanks squad. I'll take more in the morning and again each 6hrs on Sunday. See how it is this time tomorrow.

[Sqad]

No problem.

[Maydup]

Squad- i went to GP who suggested a sprain, but has requested a blood tests regarding the pink patch just above the ankle, as it was red by then. Though we needed to check clotting is ok.

I have continued with ibropufen morning and night and kept the pain at bay, and the patch is dull rather than red. Swelling is not really reduced and the pain remains albeit lighter, immediately under the skin on the top of the foot.

Do you have any further thoughts and is it OK to continue with ibropufen twice a days on a regular basis? Overk 2 weeks now and another 10 days until I see GP again.

[Maydup]

Though? should read -thought

[Sqad]

Thanks for the feedback....yes continue the Ibuprofen! same dose until the results of your blood tests come to hand.