I have something wrong with my feet that according to Dr Google the internet diagnosis is it could be Metatarsalgia. Ball of foot very very tender, painful if touched in wrong place. Ball of foot still swollen 9 days since I have last been running. Got blood formed round ball of foot in an arc and a build up of blood on side of foot (big toe side) although this is now dry and not growing. Toes sometimes quite tingly and stiff.
Now that does not sound good to me? Off to a podiatrist for a more formal conclusion as although I think I know the problem I am unsure on cause (think it may not help that I have double jointed big toes?) and the cure? Anyone else had this? What was recommended to you? Was it just some more shoes? Most importantly, when can I start running again?
Now I have never been to a podiatrist before but feel it may be a useful investment in my future. I am consious that I am gonna go to a podiatrist, they are gonna go through all the tests and then try to get me to wear custom orthotics just because it is good for them. Do they do that? Will they recommend off the shelfs if that is what I need?
What should I look out for in a good podiatrist? What is first assesement for? What warning signs should there be? Should I take the culprit shoes in question?
Any help or advice on podiatrist or metatarsalgia much appreciated.