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Re: Big toe problems

Posted by Nod

12/1/2005 11:39:00 PM

Phil and others with a painfull toes .These pads and so on are not curing the problem. I would make a start by getting tested for Gout. I am not joking.

Re: Big toe problems

Posted by phil.samways

12/2/2005 1:00:00 AM

Hi Nod
I know all about gout - and it's no joke as you say. But i'm told i don't suffer from it. I think it's just wear and tear.
Actually, one trick my physio taught me - toe pulling. Simply pull the big toe straight out and away from the foot. Stay relaxed(!) and it needs some force, but it separates the big toe joint slightly and promotes blood circulation - always good news. But i still have problems

Re: Big toe problems

Posted by Dave

12/2/2005 7:45:00 AM

ONe Docter told my it's not gout but the metetarsel muscle thats strained and wear supports in my shoes. I have never had gout since. Dave

Re: Big toe problems

Posted by Ellen

12/2/2005 2:25:00 PM

Hi Phil! I have a feeling we're stuck with the pain that comes from flexing. I do try to stretch and flex my big toes daily and as a warm up before dancing. I also wonder if it might be a bit of arthritis in the joint and I keep thinking about trying glucosamine to see if that helps, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

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