Another doctor - a podiatrist.
Complaint; initial tingling, burning, numbness - now with sharp pain between the toes of my left foot.
Diagonosis; Morton's Neuroma - damage to the nerves and surrounding tissue.
Apparently my new hiking boots did me in after logging more than 25 break-in miles. Boots, way too narrow, too tight. Also, the recommended cushioning, comforting, moisture wicking ‘merino wool’ socks didn't help either - only made it worse.
Treatment; Initial X-ray's. On-going steroid injections into the affected toe areas (and/or future surgery).
Can you see the nerve damage, the swelling? Can you see the middle toe joints squished, rubbing together? Thank god I like doctors - and have Medicare.
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