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Preparing for your appointment
By Mayo Clinic staffYou might first seek advice from your family doctor about your foot pain. He or she may refer you to a doctor or surgeon who specializes in foot disorders. Before your appointment, you may want to write a list of answers to the following questions:
- When did your symptoms begin?
- Is the pain worse in certain pairs of shoes?
- Does any type of activity ease the pain or worsen it?
- Are you having pain in any other part of your body?
- What medications and supplements are you taking?
What to expect from your doctor
During the exam, your doctor will press on your foot to feel for a mass or tender spot. There may also be a feeling of "clicking" between the bones of your foot.
- Thomas JL, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of forefoot disorders: Morton's intermetatarsal neuroma. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2009;48:251.
- Callahan LR, et al. Overview of running injuries in the lower extremity. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Aug. 4, 2010.
- Neuromas. American Podiatric Medical Association. http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/Foot-Health-Brochures-category/Learn-About-Your-Feet/Neuromas.aspx. Accessed Aug. 4, 2010.
- Morton's neuroma. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/mortons-neuroma.htm. Accessed Aug. 5; 2010.
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