Anyone else have pain on the Top of your feet?

Anyone else have pain on the Top of your feet? I've been struggling with this for several years. Only thing that helps is inactivity and cortisone shots. I can't keep getting shots obviously, because it deteriorates the bone. I've had my podiatrist make me fancy expensive orthodontics (which help). I have no neuropathy. (Tested with those electrical shocks on my legs). I'm at a loss. I need and want to be able to walk without severe pain. Anyone ended have this and figure it out??? (No real noticable swelling, sometimes though I see a faint redness bigger than a half dollar right on top). I'd blame the shoes, but I switch them up often and it doesn't seem to matter. When the pain is at it's worse, it radiates up my shins....

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Community comment#1

I get metatarsal pain that is in the top of my feet from flat feet

Community comment#2

Hmmm, supposedly I don't have fallen arches... I'll mention it though. Thank you .

Community comment#3

I have pain on top of my feet - diagnosed as severe arthritis after X-rays. I have custom made orthotics which help somewhat, but my feet are stiff and painful most of the time especially first thing in the morning or after sitting for an extended period.

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Community comment#5

I have tarsal tunnel syndrome in my right foot. The pain is on the top of my foot. My dr had me wear a boot at night. I also figured out that my shoes were to tight. I don’t have too much pain anymore.

Community comment#6

Could it be neuromas?

Community comment#7

I get it if my shoes are tied too tight I got it really bad if I or Orthotics or the way the new running shoes are with the gusseted tongue they put a lot of pressure

Community comment#8

may I ask who gives you the shots? I was told a neurologist

Community comment#9

Yup. I have pain in the top of my feet, and in metatarsals. High-arch feet. Never looked at properly when I was a kid, and now, at 57, the problems with high-arch feet have caught up with me big time.

Community comment#10

I have a burning pain on the top of my right foot near the outside. Doc said it's arthritis.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

Ive had x-rays say I don't have arthritis ugh. And mine hurt the very most after long activity on them. Worse after lots of walking... But thank you for offering a suggestion. I'm sorry you deal with this as well.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

Yes, it’s not good as it affects our exercise and more or less everything which we do! I use topical creams and painkillers before walking - I hope you manage to find a solution, you have my sympathy!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

I'll look up tarsel tunnel syndrome. Thank you.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#14

I will look that up.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#15

, I definitely feel it if my shoes are too tight sadly I feel it with slippers, or boots or ...... 🙁.