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How Can Severe Pain In The Ball Of The Feet And Soreness In The Ankles Be Treated?

I ve had NEPHROPATHY for 20+YEARS. I also was diagnosed with CHARCOT about 14-15 years ago. I NOW am experiencing different problems DAILY. I have terrible pains stepping down on the BALL of my feet like directly stepping on a nerve. Also my ANKLES not always BOTH seem to extremely SORE & at times seem to DROP a small distance. I sure a cane in my apt. & use a scooter when I go out for about 15 years. I wore support socks for approx. 20 yrs. due to DIABETES. I recently LOST about 90 LBS & LOST the DIABETES. I still check my SUGAR & check it twice a day & watch my DIET. Have you suggestion that may HELP ? THANKS Dave
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
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Hi,

All your symptoms are due to peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy leads to loss of sensation in feet and it feels as you are stepping on cotton. Motor involvement leads to foot drop And high stepping gait.

You need special care for your feet. Minor injury to foot may go unnoticed with flare up. Treatment will be of neuropathy and to prevent complication. Visit to podiatrist is highly recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopedic Surgeon
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How Can Severe Pain In The Ball Of The Feet And Soreness In The Ankles Be Treated?

Hi, All your symptoms are due to peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy leads to loss of sensation in feet and it feels as you are stepping on cotton. Motor involvement leads to foot drop And high stepping gait. You need special care for your feet. Minor injury to foot may go unnoticed with flare up. Treatment will be of neuropathy and to prevent complication. Visit to podiatrist is highly recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopedic Surgeon