Kind of curious here if I am just nuts. My feet hurt a lot. I mean several times they feel like I dropped something on both of them, but I didn't. Nothing 'triggers' the pain and it comes randomly throughout the day. The weird thing is nothing makes it stop, it just leaves when it wants to. I tried various types of OTC pain meds and two old pain scripts I had in my drug-drawer. I tried to apply cold packs and heat pads, but no-go.

No clue if it's a side effect of something or maybe it's just a random unexplained pain. I figured I'd ask while it's going on. I need to mop and can't get up.

hi Ellie

about 10 years ago I suddenly started getting intense foot pain that just came and went inexpicably...so bad sometimes I couldnt walk

I had acupuncture and reflexology/foot massage for it, along with a daily foot soak in warm water with epsom salts dissolved in it (1 cup to about 2 gallons hot water)

the foot pain was gone within about a month and has never returned.

still dont know exactly what caused it but I was sure relieved to see it go

hope maybe that can lead you to some relief for yours

ok....scurrying back to the kitchen to continue the feast preparation
hope you get some time off your feet today!

Ow Ellie!

No advice just good feet wishes.

I have had for decades. It can be neuropathy. It can be from low thyroid, it can be from new shoes that don't agree with you. When both feet are equally affected that points to a cause other than a "misstep".

If you like I will research your meds for you... and get back with any nutritional advice. YOu can PM me for privacy or visit our Vitamin forum.

I had horrible pain in my early thirties from hypothyroidism.

If your pain is in the metatarsal area (ball of the foot) an x-ray may be useful for detecting sesamoid bone injuries. (I have broken ones on both feet as well).
These can be very painful.

Neuromas too ..but they would not "come and go".

Please feel free to visit Peripheral Neuropathy here... we have all variants of foot pain.

Awesome thanks. I'd be willing to try anything. It's normally on the top of both of my feet and feels like I dropped something (something large) on them. When I walk the balls/heels hurt and my entire foot hurts so I walk all hunched over. I thought maybe it was arthritis or something, but the pain isn't the same. I've had arthritis in my hands and back since I was 17.

We have awesome genetics in my family. lol!

Thanks for the replies, I'm open to all tips. My S.O.'s mother is a doctor (primarily homeopathic stuff) so I have access to every type of vitamin and such. I don't ask her directly or she will send me home with 30 things.

Last night she told me 98% of everything in my fridge causes cancer.

There are patches called Salonpas, which are over the counter in most
pharmacies. I use them on my feet alot. And they help alot.

Here is the website:
and this is the one I use:
http://salonpas.us/products/salonpas.html

They are inexpensive, and easy. A good test to see if your problem is
inflammatory. They make alot of other products, but try the one with methyl
salicylate in them --put one vertically on one foot. Then compare the next day to the unmedicated one.

You may still need x-rays of the foot to rule out bone issues/breaks, etc. But alot of foot pain is just "strains". Don't tie shoes too tightly either! And check your sandals..if they are hitting across that instep? Switch shoes for a while and see if that improves.

I can evaluate your meds and any contributions they may be making to your issues. I am NOT like your MIL, however! So I do understand your reluctance... I bet she can be very intrusive! Don't shut off however, because of that... there may be an answer for you, buried there somewhere!

I saw your other post on General about nerve issues... so in the end you may need substantial vitamin support.

There are two major chemistries that run our bodies.
1) Methylation ones (involving B12, folic acid, and B6)
2) essential fatty acid chemistry-- which is huge on nerve maintenance and the heart and brain.

That comment about the cancer in the fridge... you know Calif is a very
radical and aggressive State for additives and carcinogens. Many products have labels that say "not for sale in California".