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What Could Be The Reason Behind Pain Near The Right Toe,while An Alcoholic And Shoot Meth Daily

I have pain in the top of my right foot near the toes. It came on wothout any incident, and doesn't seem to be getting any better after a week. It responds to ice and elevation, and feels worse when on my feet for a long period of time. There has been previous trauma to said foot about 8 years ago and again about 3months ago. Neither times was it broken. I am a alcoholic ( I drink daily and shake sometimes if I don't) and I shoot meth daily. Please help!
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description , pain over your toe seems to be inflammatory in nature.It could be an acute attack of gout.

I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of toe and rule out any infective cause.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Could Be The Reason Behind Pain Near The Right Toe,while An Alcoholic And Shoot Meth Daily

Hello, Thanks for your query. According to your description , pain over your toe seems to be inflammatory in nature.It could be an acute attack of gout. I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of toe and rule out any infective cause. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care