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Could Persistent Foot Pain Near The 5th Metatarsal Be Neurological Or Physical?

I m asking for an opinion, I been to my pcp been to a podiatrist been to a neurologist, I feel my foot problem is out of their grasp, I have pain in my right and left foot more on my right foot on the outside where the 5th metatarsal is where the bone jabs out, when touched it sends a static feeling to the whole outside of the foot, theres no fractures breaks etc, I am diabetic, sugars are under control now, I m taking lyrica 600mg a day, and meloxicam, and it stil hurts with burning tingling stinging pain, what is going on? One says its neuro other says its physical noone seems to have a clue............im looking for other opinions whom may have another outlook in this matter.......
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
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Hi,

I think, your pain is neurological, as you are a diabetic, where possibility of nerve pain particularly of feet is very common. Also, the physical pain usually hurts, where as burning, tingling and stinging sensations generally point to a neurological etiology. Still, this is just a possibility. The final diagnosis lies with your neurologist.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Could Persistent Foot Pain Near The 5th Metatarsal Be Neurological Or Physical?

Hi, I think, your pain is neurological, as you are a diabetic, where possibility of nerve pain particularly of feet is very common. Also, the physical pain usually hurts, where as burning, tingling and stinging sensations generally point to a neurological etiology. Still, this is just a possibility. The final diagnosis lies with your neurologist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician