Suggest Treatment For Heel Pain

Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015

Question: I have pain in my left heel, it feels like I am walking on a rock. My lower back is stiff and in moderate pain but not as severe as the heel. It also feels like a strong pulse in the bottom of my left foot but the pulsating is not painful. These pains started in the last 2 days. I have been getting muscle spasms for 2 weeks now mainly in the legs but occasionally(a couple times a day) my left eye will twitch. What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
rule out arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
In your age group, all these problems may indicate spondyloarthritis. I advice you to see a rheumatologist and undergo simple blood tests like ESR and CRP which will confirm the diagnois. Also, you may take etoricoxib till you see your doctor for ease of pain and stiffness
hope this helps

take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (28 minutes later)

I had blood test performed last week when i went to the doctor. I do not know what tests they did but they said it looked normal and referred me to a neurologist. Is there anything I can take to alleviate the twitching? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
send me reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi if you send me reports, I can analyze..
for twitching, there are few medicines available, but you need to see by a neurologst before that, so that he can choose best medicine for you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (14 hours later)

I have an appointment with a nuerologist in 2 weeks. Is it okay to wait 2 weeks? Also it does not sound like als? As that is what i was concerened about? Thanks again for your time

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you can wait

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I donot think that it is ALS, you can wait to see neurologist for 2 weeks and rule out your concern.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (3 hours later)

The pain in my heel is not noticable but i still have the twitching some back stiffness and my left jaw opens too wide. It is like it does not stop when i open it and while eating it sounds like crackling. I also have a small lump on the back left if my head. It is somewhat sensitve to touch and I belive it moves around under the skin. It is about 1 inch up and 1 inch back from my left ear. So up 1 inch then back 1 inch.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
not related

Detailed Answer:
Hi
lump seems to be lipoma only.. not related to twiching
same left jaw- wide opening is also not related...

do not be stressed.. see you neurologist, he/she will examine and do appropriate for you..

take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (2 hours later)

It is not possible all symptoms are releated to tmj?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no

Detailed Answer:
these symptoms are not specific for TMJ dysfunction.
But as your symptoms are vague, it might be a small possibility of TMJ, lets see a neurologist ..

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad