i have a virus in my system. its has been in my body for over 30 yrs... it causes extremes pain in different parts of my body. It all depends on the time of the year. Most of the time its doing flu seasons. This year the virus/pain has been in my left lower lung and lower body regent (lumbar) and now its in my 1st metatarsal . Its presently swollen,red, tender to touch.. I cannot wear shoe, stand for long period of time.... too pain.. I have been soaking my foot for the past 2 weeks in Epsom salt warm water.. that didt work, so im know trying ice packs everyv 3-4 hrs with pain med to follow.. what to do next