I do think the pain as decreased 50% when I get an attack. And I cant reproduce it by moving my ankle or putting pressure on it. Sorry you all are suffering from this pain, I know its awful! Maybe many months but always come back. Had ultrasound done and saw doctor today. sensations of tingling, pins and needles, or that your foot has fallen asleep. I was wondering if this could be a blood clot? More often than not is the spinal cord being compressed from a herniated discs. I had stabbing pain in the side of my left arch. Doctor said it shouldnt be a gout, and asked me to do an X-ray and Ultrasound, but upon reading all the comments above, I am not optimistic to find the cause. What Causes Pain on the Top of Your Foot? Better Health Tips web site, 2014; Pain on Top of Foot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment, Foot-Pain-Explored.com; Osteoarthritis Treatments, Healthline web site; Tarsal Coalition, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons web site; Top of the Foot Pain: Treatment, Exercises, Causes, Symptoms, EPainAssist.com; How Much Do You Know about Bones? WebMD web site; http://www.betterhealthtips.org/what-causes-pain-on-the-top-of-your-foot/, http://www.foot-pain-explored.com/pain-on-top-of-foot.html, http://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis-treatment?ref=tc#Treatments1, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00708, http://www.epainassist.com/joint-pain/foot-pain/top-of-the-foot-pain, http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/how-much-do-you-know-about-bones?page=2. Neuropathic Pain: Pain caused by nerve irritation. It comes and go. The pain will dissappear in a second but it will repeat every few minutes. 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Especially when the pain keeps recurring without any other plausible cause. I tried a few things like massaging my gallbladder, which seemed to work initially and then stopped working. If your doctor cant tell you this. Today is even better with very few incidents of the pain, and all very short and almost tolerable compared to a couple of days ago.. Aside from some ibuprofen to help relieve inflammation three times a day, this is what appears to be doing the trick: http://www.foot-pain-explored.com/calf-stretches.html. I recently had an MRI done and it was all normal as I expected. Your primary care doctor will provide a referral, most likely to a neurologist. I feel your pain. I am experiencing the sharp, stabbing, electric shock pain in my left top ankle as well. It wakes me up in the middle of the night sometimes. Almost 20% of all people with diabetes already have some neuropathy by the time they are diagnosed. The information in these videos is the author's opinion and is not an official opinion of any organizations that the authors may be a part of. I used to regularly get stabbing pain in my toes for no apparent reason out of the blue, but it seemed to clear up when I went low carb high fat. Didnt drink much water all day and at night woke up with a calf cramp that shot me out of bed. These factors may contribute to the pain. Tarsal Coalition, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons web site; http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00708, last accessed February 11, 2016. This area is called the Sinus Tarsi. In conclusion , this is what I think is causing acute pain in my left ankle. Thank you so much for sharing and I look forward to seeing what the test results are. it has been about 6 months now .. has the pain go away ? It feels very similar to what I had in my knee, caused by flat feet and got insoles to correct, but with working from home all the time (corona) I rarely wear shoes anymore and imagine it seems from this and bad foot posture, as with others it gets aggregated driving ( similar foot position to tiptoe), I get it and consume no artificial sweeteners. Yes peripheral neuropathy is what is causing this pain. So many people having the same problem as me! It was so strong that I actually pulled my car over and got out to see if I could get it to subside. Warm water temporarily increases blood flow to the legs and can help ease stress as well. The authors or speakers are not associated with any of the above products. The relationship to using the bathroom made me wonder if somehow there was some irritation of a nerve near my bladder, or worsened from the slight straining that goes with using the bathroom. How you can ease pain in the top of your foot. Neuro says nerve pain but no explanation she said Im the healthiest patient she has with this weird condition that shes never heard described. Fortunately, that particular pain has never come back, and that was 2.5 years ago. Heres what to look out for, and what you can do to help yourself. We can treat most foot and ankle neuropathies and nerve entrapments without surgery. The stabbing pain is due to severe nerve pinching. I figured that it most likely must have been an irritated nerve, and whatever was irritating it (swelling somewhere?) I am at a loss.no osteoporosis, arthritis, spur and no breaks. (I use stevia all the time, by the way.) Im 30 years old and the pain is on my right ankle. It last a second, maybe a few, then goes away. So that brings up the subject of arthritis. Sometimes there is actual jamming of two bones causing the pain. I m trying an anti inflammatory diet and daily turmeric and CBD oil as well as having cranial and soft tissue manipulation. Nothing there. Most of it is from a bad car wreck in 2008 and following surgeries to put my legs back together. This nerve also controls the muscles in the leg that lift the ankle and toes upward. Some people with nerve damage are often hypersensitive to temperature and to touch. It comes on totally unexpected and disappears in just a second or two. I had this stabbing pain in left ankle in 2017 and now fully understood the cause and have recovered since then. Hurting less, but throbbing for up to 30 seconds. taking over-the-counter pain relief medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil) Also, try to avoid sitting or standing for long periods. Some people find that wearing wide, soft-soled, laced shoes with low heels helps relieve pressure on the feet and nerves. Pinched nerves in the legs, hips, back, and feet can cause excessive foot pain at night. Your email address will not be published. WebThese can be really painful. After 15-30 mins on bed, the pain went away, and I could walk, but there were several severe pain attack from time to time over the past few days which seems fine now. I have had my first experience with a severe sharp pain on the inside of my right ankle today. I suggest you check your sugar numbers. Docter determined it is from a sprained ligament near ankle. How can you tell if you have nerve damage in your foot? I actually went to an ankle/orthopedic specialist today. Have started looking into arthritis sources to see if there is any indication of this condition in their records. If there is something physical related issue somewhere in the feet it should be present all the time or a few hour at least. Diabetic neuropathy can cause burning pain across the top of the foot. On an odd night, Id get a sharp shooting pain below my ankle (not on it, more to the front of it) that would send me bolt upright in bed. These all helped and the attack became less painful, then went away within 24 hours. Other issues that Ive had in the interim include my issues last year with hand numbness and more recently my diagnosis of Crohns disease. In fact as Im typing this my ankle feels like it is getting zapped with a tazer about ever 30 second to a minute. I too have been feeling the pain lately and went in search of answers. Some nerve conditions cause Ive been having this pain on and off for the last 3 months. I have started the calf stretches and going to yoga, and am reading everything I can about Peripheral Neuropathy (thank you Amy). Thank goodness, for me, it usually last less than a second. I am a 59 year old female and the pain is on the inside of my left ankle. Maybe a tingling sensation, but I cant quite pinpoint it. It usually lasts no more than 3 seconds and it just goes away. must have resolved. They gave me a boot to wear that seamed to help but if I dont use the boot it seems to hurt more. In some cases, this occurs as a result of sleeping position. Will keep everyone posted. We aim to serve and heal our patients completely and promptly, to help them conquer their pain and improve their quality of life. Often, unexplained nerve pain is worseat night, interfering with sleep. It does not reflect individual practices in other geographic areas.This is strictly for medical education purposes only, and it is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. If you have a pinched nerve in your foot, you may experience the following symptoms: aching, sharp, or burning pain. I kept debating whether I would call a doctor or not, and then I tried to figure out what kind of doctor to see. Neuropathy is damage to a nerve. This happened to me a few days ago after being on my feet for 10hrs in relatively comfortable (not well arch supported) shoes. I first had this about a year ago. The ankle pain happens even when I have taken a prescription NSAID (diclofenac) for my hip. I am about 30lb overweight, and I do drink lots of Pepsi plus 2 cups of coffee a day. I have had back problems, more often since my accident , probably related to the broken ribs in my back. If you have nerve pain in the feet, examine them daily, wear comfortable shoes, and see a podiatrist regularly. I stayed up late because I expected problems with sleeping. Wish i had of! Some experts believe that the elevated blood sugars of prediabetes may be the main cause of this. It took s couple months of visits. The pain is strong enough that you cant just ignore and i do worry if i am driving because mine is in my right ankle. Very happy with diagnosis. It comes and goes and its just as we have all described it. While its been stabbing, its not as extreme as previous nerve pain Ive had, and certainly not bad as what some people on here have described, so hopefully it doesnt worsen. Simply soaking your feet each night can help reduce your foot nerve pain substantially. I am still in doubt, but what can I do . I think at that point of time C4/C5 joint had contacted/touched/injured the outer protecting layer of the peripheral nervous system in the neck. While it could be a sign of Cardio vascular issue (most likely clotting), I sense and would agree it is nerve related. It is 04:00 hours. Also, there seems to be no clear consensus as to what caused it for anyone and very few people feel they ever found out. Seeing a podiatrist Monday but maybe i will also go to my dermatologist because i have psorasis too and this could be arthritic psoriasis. I am also on warfarin since having a blood clot when I was laid up with the broken leg. These ligaments surround the toe joint at the base and form a capsule to help the joint move properly, which is where the name derives from. It usually happens when Im walking. Anyway, Ive been careful with my back and my ankle pain has not recurred for several months. Just read this thread for the first time. Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet. It lasts for a couple of minutes but the pain never really goes away. I have a remedial massage again in a couple of weeks so if its still ongoing then I might mention it him. Good luck! My exact experience (including sucralose and strangely stevia). Hey guys, I had this kind of sharp pain last night just below the calf and above the ankle in my left leg. now it has also progressed to happening overnight on occasion as well sometimes up to 15 minutes straight of the shocks on and off that make me sweaty and nauseous. I think it will be helpful. Its always there. After the ultrasound and x=ray, the doctor said there is a bony prominence of the anterior talus, where my tibialis anterior tendon appears to glide over it, which may account for the symptoms. A nerve injury in the ankle above the toes may take up to a year to return feeling to the toes. I have Advil on standby, but I try to take that as little as possible. KeepYrGlitterDry 6 mo. While it has a scary sounding name, this condition is benign and fortunately highly treatable. I had an injury to my neck and back so I think it is related. Sincerely, Im going to recommence magnesium and calcium and see how I go. Its happened throughout the day and Im already stressing what tonight is going to be like. Im hoping that I and all of you can get some sleep tonight! At its worst it has flared into awful episodes of random stabbing pulsating pains lasting hours. Dorsal neuritis or neuralgia is a foot condition which results in burning, tingling, numbness, and sharp/shooting pain on the top part of your foot. TriHealth Orthopedic & Sports Institute and Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine specialists offer expert treatment for foot and ankle neuropathy and nerve entrapment to help heal the nerve and relieve symptoms. The authors have done their best to provide the most up-to-date evidence-based information, but this content should definitely not be considered any type of medical standard. Get a new one. It seems to be worse when I am descending stairs my foot gives way completely from under me. This started for me yesterday morning. I noticed that when this happens, and if Im sitting on my high stool, and I put pressure on the back behind my knee as my leg is dangling there, it makes the sharp pain worse, or come back. Neuropathy Association: "Treatment of Painful Peripheral Neuropathies.". Reading all these accounts, Im worried that itll get worse and more frequent. One of the most common causes of dorsal neuritis/neuralgia is pressure from tight shoes. There certainly is no harm in cutting out artificial sweeteners. Im 33, and this pain has now continued on randomly for over a year. Im glad it is gone for me but it would have been much more satisfying to have a definite answer. Thank you for your prayers, and I will pray for you too!! My new lifestyle started yesterday. Having a pelvic mri and thoracic next . peripheral neuropathy, which causes pain, prickling, or numbness that can spread up from the feet into the legs. This month I am now on day 3 of on and off stabbing pain but not quite the intensity of the typical shocks unless I touch anywhere on the right side of my body ( especially my back bit even hip) . I do not think it is typical diabetic neuropathy as that would be more numbness and burning for most people. Tell your doctor about all medicines and dietary supplements you are taking. The cause of this painful problem is due to compression or impingement of a sensory nerve or nerve branch located on the dorsal (top) of your foot. neuroma, which is a nerve tissue growth that can cause pain between your toes when walking. After a couple of weeks of no pain I stopped doing them. I have pinched nerves in my neck and problems with my spine. I finally went and saw a chiropractor for the first time and he could tell it was my disc causing my ankle pain because of how fidgety I was sitting down. It was really bad. Not sure if I should see a foot and ankle specialist? I chalked it up to getting older and overusing my feet. Remember: People dont stop playing because they grow old; they grow old because they stop playing! Dont think it helps, either. Symptoms of foot and ankle neuropathy and nerve entrapment depend on the cause, but the most common symptoms include: Depending on the cause of the neuropathy, specialists will develop a personalized treatment to help relieve symptoms and restore movement. In any event, it started the day after i first ran and occurred maybe once or twice that day, then a few times the next days. I exercise regularly and am at a healthy weight. Good luck getting to the bottom of it. Very random, but very painful. While waiting for doctor to find out the root cause of this mysterious stabbing/electric shock pain , I want to share with you all what I learn for the past 2 months to deal with the pain. Sometimes its gone for several days. 5) forever. Really all Im doing is keeping this monster at bay. In the case of sudden attack , nothing could be done. Its awful, acute, seering pain in the inner aspect of my right ankle. Nerves typically grow about an inch per month, and once the insulating cover is repaired, the nerve will usually begin to heal three or four weeks afterwards. It is something a lot of people have in common. What causes a pinched nerve in your foot?Injury. An injury to your foot from a fall, car accident, or playing sports can lead to a pinched nerve. Structures or growths in the foot. Sometimes, a specific structure or growth in your foot can place pressure on a nerve. Shoes. Arches. Obesity. Tarsal tunnel syndrome. Baxters nerve entrapment. Underlying conditions. Other causes of foot pain. I do use a lot of Stevia, but that is fairly constant, so I never considered it as a factor. I have been getting these pains on my left ankle for about 3 weeks now. Based on all of the things I read, and what I know, I figured it was most likely some sort of a nerve related pain, possibly even a referred pain from my back. I keep coming back and re-reading everyones accounts of these sharp pains here. For me it is the top of my left ankle. The irregular throbbings became much more insistent and painful preventing any further sleep. I do have a severely arthritic hip (right side). Can be any time of day. I will pray that the chiropractor can keep the pain level at a minimum. Nothing in particular seemed to stimulate it. Again I am not 100% sure about my logic here but since none of the doctors can tell me exactly what cause my sudden acute pain in my left ankle so I think it must be complicated or at least a multiple root causes driven illness. Hopefully that helps as this pain is excruciating! The next day my ankle was weak and felt sore like I had injured it. Then a month or two later started getting the same pain but randomly during th day..would attack out of no where pulsate a couple of times over 10 minutes then stop and sometimes go through a cycle again a few hours later other times it was weeks between episodes. In total , I consulted 16 specialist. hi all, MRI is sensitive to changes in cartilage and bone structure resulting from injury, disease, or aging. WebDo you have numbness, burning, or tingling on the top of the foot? FYI, for the record if any medical person is keeping track: This started for me for the first time last night in my left ankle. Artificial sweetners were the cause. Sleeping with only a very light blanket over my feet now. And this is making me nervous. So, NEVER STOP PLAYING! And again. Everyone deserve a quality sleep. Calfs might be tight as well. I get plenty of health food (too much, obviously) and I take a pretty diverse range of vitamins and supplements so its not a nutritional issue. It can be difficult to determine if youre suffering from nerve damage, especially in your toes. A neuroma is how we describe a nerve thats swollen or inflamed. Have you treated it as a gout attack? The symptom will change slightly as the nerves start to heal itself. Treatment options vary depending upon the root cause of the dorsal neuritis. Five minutes later, again. It was annoying, because it might disappear completely for a few hours. FAQ: How To Describe Nerve Pain On Top Of Foot? Katherine, that is so good to hear and it gives me hope!! How can you tell the difference between muscle pain and nerve pain? NSG 3370 Study Guide Question and Answers During pregnancy, dyspnea accompanied by increased respiratory rate, cough, rales, or respiratory distress raises concerns of: The middle section of the thoracic cavity containing the esophagus, trachea, heart, and great vessels is the: A patient is unable to identify the smell of an orange. The pain is often described as sharp, aching, or burning pain in the ball of the foot. Why Youre In Pain . Eventually, the covering of the nerve starts to break down and fluid leaks into the nerve, causing swelling and inflammation. All rights reserved. Can you email me back so we can discuss this [emailprotected] thanks ? For me, occurs when I use artificial sweeteners (including stevia). It was almost like a severe cramp like when you get a charlie horse in your calf. I dont ever use artificial sweetners. Well I have had this same issue going on 2 years. As mentioned, shoegear changes can reduce symptoms. 1 I had it for awhile, stopped using splenda and the pain went away, but now its back must be a nerve thing. They result from a change in pressure or arthritis near a joint. Twice driving home from work. Meanwhile the pain continues almost daily the past 2 months and of o touch my skin anywhere along my rib cage it sets off pain in my ankle( ans sometimes it pulses without any touch or reason). Sharp pains in your hands, arms, legs, or feet. Just so you know, I never ate sweeteners when I had the problem. Makes me scream out. No high blood pressure. Im joining with the same symptoms to follow how people are coping. Im glad I found this. I agree is is likely neuropathy and related to spinal issues. They only last a couple of minutes but it is scary. This includes fractures, sprains, torn muscles or ligaments, bruises, improperly sized shoes, ingrown nails, and dropping something heavy on your foot. Hoffman-Snyder, C. Archives of Neurology, August 2006. Thank God it never last more than 1 or 2xs a night. I only take the diclofenac occasionally, but it is hard to fathom that a drug that is so effective for my hip pain has absolutely no effect on whatever is going on with my ankle. Feeling like youre wearing a tight glove or sock. I had surgery on my L5 nerve was being squished by bone and cartilage and caused nerve damage down my leg. Extreme sensitivity to touch. If anyone got any question feel free to drop me an email [emailprotected] . I was a paratrooper. IDK. tendinitis. Since I had 2+ days of knifelike stabs to my foot near my left ankle, I did read all above comments. Ill be wearing flats from now on.. with maybe the occasional heel for only a couple hours. I suddently got the symptom after I do wall hacking which injured both my neck and ankle. Was thinking of cutting out caffeine and seeing if there is improvement. Do you have numbness, burning, or tingling on the top of the foot? I posted about six months back. Around that time I commenced a strict ketogenic diet and that pain didnt repeat once the tenderness healed and the toe stabbing ceased. At that time, my thyroid was inflamed so I thought that was the cause. In my experience, and I havent gone to multiple doctors like so many people have, but controlling in blood sugars and removing inflammatory foods from my diet (for me thats sugars, carbs, grains) definitely does seem to help with nerve pain, so Im not sure why Ive started having this pain over the last couple of days, maybe the damage already exists from previously. Despite MRI show some mild nerve compression around neck and lumbar doctor would not make a call that this was the cause of the stabbing pain. In either case, non-invasive laser therapy may also be helpful. So I was sitting in the lunch room on a sofa at work 2 days ago, and I had some mild stabbing pain at the top of my left ankle, I had my right leg crossed over my left at the time, so I switched them over to take the pressure off my left foot, and the pain went away. One orthopedic doctor told me it was tendonitis, as the only thing abnormal seemed to be some fluid in that area. I think its more likely the sweeteners that are doing it for me. I got what seemed to be plantar fasciitis across bottom of my foot and 2. Why now? I just dont know at what level the nerve was irritated foot/ankle or closer to the spine. Ive been know to cuss really loud when the pain hits. Once these tendons become torn or inflamed they can easily lead to one experiencing a great deal of top foot pain. What do doctors prescribe for nerve pain? Several self-care strategies can help you cope and live better with unexplained nerve pain. Nothing made the pain go away on terms of changing positions or rubbing the ankle etc. I will try the stretches. Even multiple times in a short walk inside my office. 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The pain for me started happening a few days ago. All Rights Reserved. First time for me; right ankle, stabbing pain intermittent. WebNerve conditions Nerve conditions, such as peripheral neuropathy, can cause pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness in your feet and ankles. My job wont allow me to wear a boot or cast, or use crutches. This was coming at irregular intervals, but always at the moment of a heartbeat pulse, so I feared it might be a blood clot. Thank you! Severe stabbing pain at left ankle shoot up to calf. 1) most severe to 5)least serve.. 1)1-2 weeks. And then there is this! Pain also started up again on my ankle. Especially at the back of your body. Were now on day 3 of stabbing pains, intermittently. There are many causes to peripheral neuropathy which is why our experiences and causes are different. That is terrible being pregnant. Dont you think so ? Treatments may include: Factors that may increase your risk of developing neuropathy and nerve entrapment in your foot or ankle include: You can help reduce your risk of developing foot or ankle neuropathy and nerve entrapment by taking these precautions: To learn more about foot and ankle neuropathy and nerve entrapment or make an appointment with an orthopedic specialist: Call TriHealth at 513 246 2300 or our orthopedic partner, Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, at 513 354 3700. I have NEVER used artificial sweeteners. I had xrays and MRIs but they found nothing. Whenever the pain attacked, I can still walk with bearable pain. 10 Ways to Control Blood Sugar without Medication, Pain on the Top of Your Foot: Causes and Treatments. I was also getting leg cramps which are also aggravated by cold, so I started taking magnesium which didnt really help until I added in calcium as well and then it all cleared up (not too surprising as going low carb can increase need for electrolytes) and I havent had any more issues since April last year and have lost approx. It did lessen a bit at times, only to come back very sharp and even pulsating at times. Im glad this thread is still so active. Fast forward to today. The longest one lasted almost 4 days. Got myself to the emergency room and of course the pain stopped and no matter how much you move the foot or touch it no pain.. Had xrays nothing.. scheduling a MRII have had this for about 4 months now and can go days without an episode when I do have an episode once it is over my foot is fine.. Any more thoughts on this? Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), and nortriptyline (Pamelor). Pain is so significant yet is short I duration. Shoot, just found this and I have the exact issue. You feel fatigued and may have trouble sleeping. I managed to find some local orthopedic surgeons who specialize in the foot and ankle and I left the messages as my pain peaked during the weekend (of course). I am able to narrow down it happened after wall hacking/drilling activity that I had days before the triggering. Im going to mention this to my PA later this month. Ive been dealing with this same problem for 7 months. Peroneal Tendonitis. I went to a neurologist who said definitely neuropathy but no answer as to why. This inability could reflect an abnormality in Yet another area of pain on the top of the foot is just below the ankle joint on the outside portion of the top of the foot. Very common. Nothing that I can tell exacerbates the pain and nothing alleviates it. After about 10-15 minutes it was gone completely. I am glad to help. They are 8 orthopedic , 2 neuron specialist , 1 Haematologist (specialized in blood) , 5 general doctors I have consulted with but none of the doctors able to narrow down the cause. Keep us updated as to the treatment and whether it resolves or not. What Causes Pain on the Top of Your Foot? Better Health Tips web site, 2014; http://www.betterhealthtips.org/what-causes-pain-on-the-top-of-your-foot/, last accessed February 11, 2016. About15 million to 20 million Americans are believed to have some form ofnerve pain, in most cases without a definite cause. We review pain on top of the foot when walking or running and the BEST top of foot pain treatment!Is the top of the foot numb? Sources for Todays Article: It can be a throb, an ache, or a burning pain on the top of your foot, but no matter when or how you experience it, it can be a very disrupting and irritating sensation, but also a confusing one since it isnt always a simple case of having your laces tied too tightly. I havent experience any trouble with my back in the last month or so, so I wouldnt think it was related. I might add that I have recently been diagnosed with blood clots in my lungs and left leg. Smith, G. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, March 2006. Skipped the top islets in the left shoe but it had gone away so no indication there. Aye caramba! Each last about 1 week. This is one weird, but horrible, pain Ive got. I had no bruising or point tenderness. Sharp shooting electrical style pains above right ankle..front to the right side of shin. I thought about going to the ER, but decided against it. There onward , I start having symptom of nephropathy. Then the exact same thing happened yesterday and once again, as soon as I switch my legs over the pain disappeared. 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That was about 10 hours ago and it hasnt come back. I play soccer once a week. Nerve injury in the ankle, neck or elsewhere like lumbar or brain for that matter? X-rays are all normal. Similar arrangements can be found in the tendons and ligaments as well. I said it way back but I guess it got lost in the shuffle. But you feel like rain and snow dropping on your skin. I have tried explaining to the doctor the excruciating sharp pain that causes me to (cry and scream) to no avail. I havent had an accident or injury or repetitive movement to cause this to happen. Ive just spent the night in more tears as Ive escalated back up to severe attacks of this pain. Ive read other threads where people describe it as if someone has a voodoo doll of them and is sticking the doll in the ankle with a needle. Nociceptive Pain: Typically the result of tissue injury. There are other causes of foot pain across the top of the foot as well: Bone spurs are painful calcium deposits that can develop almost anywhere on the foot. Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy, like diabetic neuropathy, usually causes numbness in the hands and feet. WebWhen the nerve damage hits the feet or legs, its called peripheral neuropathy, the most common type of diabetic neuropathy. I am a thin person so I could get deep enough to trigger it. Also known as nerve compression or a pinched nerve, nerve entrapment can lead to long-term injury and scarring of the nerve if the pressure is not relieved. The fix: I had back surgery 15 years ago on L4/L5/S1, (Im 49 now) and I experience some numbness/tingling in my right toes (just the smaller 3 toes). I work on my feet and cant keep these pain episodes going. It is; obviously,in my case nerve related. I am lucky enough to work in a company that allow me to claim most of my medical bills. Minor adjustments can go a long way towards relieving this type of pain. This morning I cried because the pain was excruciating. Overuse is the #1 reason for experiencing pain on the top of ones foot. If high this could explain the symptom. I am over weight but not diabetic. Today however, I experienced a similar excruciating pain on the side back above the waist. If it comes back, Ill probably start with my primary care doctor / internist, as Im sure hell know a good specialist and he can probably get me in quickly. Im just wondering if anyone has found out a definite cause yet. Take hot shower bath before bedtime. Diabetic Foot Pain Neuropathy It is a diabetic complication that can lead to diabetic foot pain. If I put my right ankle on top of my left knee to tie a shoe, for example, the pain is awful. Its nerve damage. Once I recover my balance, the pain is gone. Cliff Ratzlaff. Underneath the muscle there is a small canal between two bones. It's most likely to occur in people over age 60. Its no fun. About a week ago, when I woke up in the morning, the pain killed me, I couldnt move my left leg at all because as soon as it moved just a little bit, it felt so painful that I needed to scream. It seems shorter and perhaps not as bad (bad being relative, being hit with an ice pick describes it perfectly, except for how completely it goes away in between spasms. X-rays are all normal so hes ordering an MRI. 625 EDEN PARK DRIVE, CINCINNATI OH 45202 | Am not inclined to take pain meds but use ibuprofen once a day. Hi to all. This is EXACTLY where my ice pick is hitting! Agree that its nerve damage but from everything Ive read here, there is no resolution. Sometimes what happens is that the disc will protrude and push the nerves in the spine. Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation, usually in one joint, that begins suddenly. But NOT when I take my first steps from sitting. You can experience a sharp pain on the top of your foot when walking, running, or even standing still. The pain is like a electrified Ice pick, pounded into the side of my bone, just above the inside of my right ankle. It worked for me. I have had spinal fusion when I was 28 years old, Im now 65 and have been free of back pain all these years. Serotoninnorepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), such as duloxetine (Cymbalta) and venlafaxine (Effexor). Sharp, jabbing, throbbing or burning pain. Be that as it may, pain gets my attention like very little else. OMG! Because, I have a big and powerful hacker machine and I was drilling some hole in the ceiling to fix fans and projector, so the vibration was absorbed through my whole body from top to down. Place a lacrosse ball under the ball of your foot. I do have a history of back/nerve issues. Took Advil tag dulled them, but it happened again. These are intermittent along with the more usually sharp short pains. Pls standby naporxen sodium 500mg. After research, I believe my symptoms define it as Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. I want to scream and cry! I suspect my 2nd cause is I am also having a less serious stage of gout. Could be a circulation problem. I mentioned to him that I found this website and other people have the same problem. Topical treatments. 100% nerve related. These procedures can help your nerves to regrow. Consequently, you may lose feeling or have poor sensation along with an inability to properly control leg movements. A couple of times an hour, at least all day. It is very bizarre. 513 569 5400, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, The Mary S. Stern Hand Surgery Fellowship, Good Sam College of Nursing and Health Science, TriHealth Clinical Training & Testing Center, Good Samaritan Minimally Invasive Training Center, Start of Neuropathy and Nerve Entrapment Side Menu, Elbow Arthritis and Elbow Joint Replacement, Tendon and Ligament Tears Around the Elbow (Bicep/Tricep), Traumatic Tendon Injuries of the Hand and Wrist, The Mary S. Stern Fellowship (Hand Surgery), Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies, End of Neuropathy and Nerve Entrapment Side Menu, Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, Infections such as Lyme disease or shingles, Repetitive movements of the feet and ankles. I am going to have an emg and mri . If you are not a coffee drinker, then maybe something else in your diet? They did some therapy on my back to help reduce the muscle inflammation surrounding my spine as well as cracking my back and legs. WebPain in the top of your foot is often caused by exercising, especially if it involves running, kicking or jumping. I slept for a total of 1 1/2 hours and was in pain the entire night. Other wise it should !!! Around 6am, I got it again. Test showed no blood clot. It woke me up last night. Ive tried the stretches but that hasnt helped. I do also have issues with my spine and neck, Ive previously been diagnosed with a bulging disk and pressure to my spine cord, and I get monthly remedial massage to help with this. Treatment consists of stretching the calf muscles to reduce it effect of flattening the foot, oral anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injections, functional orthotics and occasionally surgical exploration. I have peripheral neuropathy. Because I know how helpless you are so I keep coming back to update what I know about this. Other than living for 55 years. . I have suffered with this stabbing pain and electric shocks in my ankle over the past year, but thankfully havent had any attacks in the last couple of months. This is called unexplained (idiopathic) nerve pain, or idiopathic neuropathy. Im believing it is something with the nerves and am making a doctors appointment tomorrow will keep you all posted. I have the same pain. Avoid repetitive movements or excessive stress on the feet and ankles. OMG I am going through this now, Its been happening for the last month and a half. This is also supported by the fact that when a small drop of water on my skin is felt/translated to a sharp icy cool feeling. It may also be caused by wearing shoes that are too tight and some Been drinking lots of water and breakfast was a third of a cup of tuna, coffee was black (uck). 1)Do you have higher urine acid in blood ? Cause: Thats great Mike! The first day it was so bad I got home and went straight to bed in tears. Please refer to my first post dated May 29, 2017 above for my case. TriHealth | I do suspect some possible causes but I dare not to say it is 100% accurate ! I have no answers to offer just wanted to say how it affects me. This pain is SO intense and sudden its scary, just waiting for it gives me anxiety. The Symptom: Sharp stabbing pain in top of ankle by Ima Cynic October 3, 2013 87 Comments Healthcare, Hypochondriasis This is one weird, but horrible, pain Ive got. Just the thought of it freaks me out. Nothing chnged other than decreasing the amount diet drinks I am consuming and pain was gone. I reacted to it like a cramp, but nothing alleviates it. It then continued to repeat for the rest of the day and night regardless of whether I was standing up or laying down, and despite no obvious causes, it was painful to walk on for weeks afterwards. Went to ankle/orthopedic doctor today as well. In this area there are three small ligaments that can become inflamed. Top of the Foot Pain: Treatment, Exercises, Causes, Symptoms, EPainAssist.com; http://www.epainassist.com/joint-pain/foot-pain/top-of-the-foot-pain, last accessed February 11, 2016. I have the same problem. I think the pain was why I sprained it in the first place. No neuropathy. Doesnt look like the medical community is ready with anything approaching a solution of their own yet. I am starting to cut out caffeine and inflammatory foods. I also wonder if the pain that presents further into my foot is tibial tarsal syndrome. Also known as nerve entrapment, a pinched nerve can occur in various regions of the foot. I was in a car accident 9/2017 and have cervical nerve damage on the right side as well as an impingement in my right shoulder. Unexplained nerve pain may still be due to nerve damage that occurred at some point, but current medical knowledge and testing can't say how, when, or why. I have had x-rays that show abosolutely nothing. So I have very similar pain just above my right ankle. Muscle weakness, especially in your arms or legs. Wear tight socks during sleep. Your lateral foot pain could be linked to peroneal tendonitis, i.e. That sounds pretty miserable. use soft insoles or pads you put in your shoes. This is crazy that with all these same symptoms they cant figure out what is causing the pain. Youve probably heard about Mortons neuromas, which cause pain between your toes and near the ball of your foot. People describe their unexplained nerve pain in different ways: Simple touching can cause nerve pain, and pain may be constant even when there's no stimulation. Maybe the bowel/intestines are pressing against a nerve? Definitely nerve related. Look at this and tell me what you all think? Do not allow this information to let you disregard your professional's medical advice or delay seeking information from this content. And when I start massaging that little bump I can feel the soreness and sure as heck trigger the thing! Of course not having an explanation wasnt too satisfying, and there was always the question of if and when it would come back. Have you found a solution? Hard to pinpoint wherere the pain starts. Its crazy. Then I went back to carbs, regained all my weight and the stabbing pains in my toes started to come back, and then approx. Any one of these nerves may be afflicted, causing pain. neuropathy. Other studies have found that metabolic syndrome -- the combination of high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, obesity, and prediabetes -- is also common in people with unexplained nerve pain. I do think it must have been some type of nerve irritation. common peroneal nerve dysfunction, which is the dysfunction of a branch of the sciatic nerve that can cause tingling and pain at the top of the foot, along with weakness of the foot or lower leg. It seems the ankle is mostly dealt with by podiatrists, but I figured an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the lower leg would be better at unusual pains (although maybe this isnt that unusual to a foot specialist). It may worsen when you stand, run, walk, or flex your feet. It mostly happens in the middle of the night for me. Never did I drink so much beer and wine in my life. For me the pain seems to follow bad sitting posture. Trauma: An obvious cause, but one that should be mentioned. Hi all, looks like we got a number of people from all over the world that have exactly same symptom of left ankle pain . 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