sudden foot pain

It could be a neuropathy that is radiated from an injury or dislocation in the spinal column or anywhere along the major nerve branch along the left extremity. With compression of a nerve from this region, the pain usually radiates to a distal body part depending on the where of the nerve is and what part of the branch is affected. It can be a burning sensation to almost pins and needles.

It may help to go to the doctor to evaluate if you have a spinal herniation or something else along the leg. It doesn't sound like a warning for anything serious such as stroke. Stroke usually isn't associated with pain and things like blood clots have symptoms of coldness and aching sensation. Maybe its just a matter of getting you to a chiropractor to get the bones in a better position.

Hope this helps!

Shyla RN

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You have tarsal tunnel syndrome which is caused by entrapment of the tibial nerve which compresses the nerve. This causes pain, a burning sensation, and tingling on the sole of the foot. Tarsal tunnel pain usually worsens as the day progresses and can usually be relieved by rest, elevation, or massage.

Conservative treatment includes using arch supports and wearing wider shoes. When inflammation of the tibial nerve causes compression and pain then I recommend NSAIDs (e.g. Motrin or Advil) to relieve the inflammation (unless you have a history of GI bleeding).

Steroid injections are also effective.

If the aforementioned conservative measures don't help then I recommend you have your foot examined and treated by a podiatric surgeon. Surgical treatment may be necessary. An incision is made behind and below the inside of your ankle and then the laciniate ligament is cut to provide sufficient room for expansion of your tarsal nerve or if a cyst is impinging on the nerve then it can be removed. This will prevent your tibial nerve from being compressed and causing the burning sensation in your arch that you are suffering from.

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