I've had ankle pain for almost two years that started when I took up skipping (jump-rope). The pain feels like inflammation and is located at the core of my ankle, in the heel, and in my achilles. The pain is continuous--from mild to intense throughout the day--and tends to 'move around' from place to place. Does this sound like TTS?
Thanks for the video. It's great to have a professional to listen to!
No,your symptoms sound fairly broad, and the back of the heel is rarely painful with tarsal tunnel disease. You may have a mix of several conditions that may involve joint tissue, tendon disease, and perhaps local nerve inflammation. A medical exam can determine what is going on and get you started on treatment, so see your local foot specialist.
@thevideofootdoc Firstly, thank you ever so much for the response!
I am seeing a qualified physiotherapist right now. Do you recommend that I visit an additional specialist that can get a better idea of what's happening on the inside? The therapist is completely satisfactory (Scott Fraser at University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC)--but perhaps I should see another type of specialist as well?
Yes, you should see a physician foot and ankle specialist. I am not sure a physiotherapist is really qualified to diagnose complex conditions of the foot and ankle. Here in the United States they are not and do not practice medicine, as this is outside their scope of training.
A registered physiotherapist in Canada is completely competent in assessing and diagnosing complex conditions of the foot (and indeed other areas). Your physiotherapist cannot, however, perform cortisone injections, but if they feel this is indicated will refer you on to the appropriate professional. Often conservative treatment alone can resolve many conditions.
I have had bad pain in my feet for YEARS now and only recently have gotten it diagnosed as tarsal tunnel. The doc that diagnosed me seems only interested in surgery which if it helps, I'm not completely against but I've been waiting since Thanksgiving now to get this thing scheduled and his office doesn't seem to be willing to help me at all with my pain in the meantime. Should I call back and just ask them to refer me elsewhere?
There are treatment options available to treat the condition and reduce pain that do not involve surgery. These may not cure you, but may help before surgery can be arranged. If your doctor has no interest in non-surgical treatment, no matter if surgery is what may be eventually needed regardless, I would consider looking elsewhere, at least for a second opinion.
I'm not sure if I have tarsal tunnel syndrome, but about a month ago I woke up in the morning and had a pain in my right foot. The pain was from my toes to the middle of the arch, it felt like a sprain, but I don't remember doing anything to hurt my foot and have never had a history of such. Any pressure on that part of my foot would result in pain, pain enough that I am limping just to get around. After a few days, it went away, but has come back. Any advice would be appreciated.
@thevideofootdoc went to get it checked the other day, my doctor said it was Morton's neuroma, she recommended some metatarsal pads and some Ibuprofen. Am glad to say that there is no more pain, and am due for a follow up in a week. Thanks for the quick reply and a informative video.
I woke up two days ago with severe burning pain in the arch of my foot. Lots of reading on the internet and your video convinces me that it is tarsal tunnel syndrome. I have a nasty case of Sjogren's syndrome, which causes lots tingling and burning in my arms and legs. Do you often see tarsal tunnel syndrome in connection with autoimmune diseases, or is it more likely that it is unrelated? I am suspicious because I am having a bad flare.
They can be related in as much as various inflammatory diseases can often appear together, and tarsal tunnel syndrome is often an inflammatory neurological disease as much as it is a physical obstruction-related neurological disease. You many be correct in connecting the two, but I would still recommend a foot specialist exam to ensure it is indeed tarsal tunnel syndrome, as other conditions can cause similar symptoms (and you need treatment for it anyway).
I have tarsal tunnel syndrome, and I don't understand how others with this condition say "it sometimes hurts" or "it some times affects my walking", with me, it affects my every move, at times just the way I turn my ankle or even a toe...
Every case is different. some people have consistent pain, while others in earlier stages have pain only when the tarsal tunnel is compressed in a certain position.
You have helped me more than my podiatrist and my doctor, thank you. They basically told me it was a rare condition and not much could be done. I am disabled from tarsal tunnel and some other foot problems.
I would like to share a little from my own experience. I had the cortisone injection done in one foot and I do not recommend this. It has caused a permanent degenerative condition which further worsened my condition and it is extremely painful. I wish I had seen a chiropractor instead.
I have this... pretty soon I will be going through a Nerve Conduction Test first before the surgery. I've been dealing with this for the past 10 months. It's a pretty painful thing to have TTS. Sometimes it's hard to walk and/or stand at times, plus my foot is constantly numb. My doctor pretty much told me that the surgery based off my condition and x-rays may either not have any change or gets worse... what does he mean by "gets worse"?
An EMG test itself rarely ever indicates tarsal tunnel syndrome, but the sister test done with it called a NCV (nerve conduction velocity) test ofter confirms this condition if the test is extended past the ankle. That being said, sometimes the test is negative when tarsal tunnel syndrome is clearly present. I don't strictly rely on this test, but if it is positive it helps to confirm it. Carpal tunnel syndrome is completely separate, so you can have both together unrelated.
Thank you for posting this. I think I may have this due to an unfortunate malignant tumor that grew inside of my foot. I plan to see a doctor soon because I still have pain and can't walk properly even after the surgery that removed the tumor.
I've had ankle pain for almost two years that started when I took up skipping (jump-rope). The pain feels like inflammation and is located at the core of my ankle, in the heel, and in my achilles. The pain is continuous--from mild to intense throughout the day--and tends to 'move around' from place to place. Does this sound like TTS?
Thanks for the video. It's great to have a professional to listen to!
therealcharismatron 2 weeks ago
@therealcharismatron
No,your symptoms sound fairly broad, and the back of the heel is rarely painful with tarsal tunnel disease. You may have a mix of several conditions that may involve joint tissue, tendon disease, and perhaps local nerve inflammation. A medical exam can determine what is going on and get you started on treatment, so see your local foot specialist.
thevideofootdoc 1 week ago
@thevideofootdoc Firstly, thank you ever so much for the response!
I am seeing a qualified physiotherapist right now. Do you recommend that I visit an additional specialist that can get a better idea of what's happening on the inside? The therapist is completely satisfactory (Scott Fraser at University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC)--but perhaps I should see another type of specialist as well?
therealcharismatron 1 week ago
@therealcharismatron
Yes, you should see a physician foot and ankle specialist. I am not sure a physiotherapist is really qualified to diagnose complex conditions of the foot and ankle. Here in the United States they are not and do not practice medicine, as this is outside their scope of training.
thevideofootdoc 4 days ago
@thevideofootdoc Thanks so much for the comment--I really appreciate it!
therealcharismatron 4 days ago
A registered physiotherapist in Canada is completely competent in assessing and diagnosing complex conditions of the foot (and indeed other areas). Your physiotherapist cannot, however, perform cortisone injections, but if they feel this is indicated will refer you on to the appropriate professional. Often conservative treatment alone can resolve many conditions.
packhorse 22 hours ago
I have had bad pain in my feet for YEARS now and only recently have gotten it diagnosed as tarsal tunnel. The doc that diagnosed me seems only interested in surgery which if it helps, I'm not completely against but I've been waiting since Thanksgiving now to get this thing scheduled and his office doesn't seem to be willing to help me at all with my pain in the meantime. Should I call back and just ask them to refer me elsewhere?
TeamLexana 2 weeks ago
@TeamLexana
There are treatment options available to treat the condition and reduce pain that do not involve surgery. These may not cure you, but may help before surgery can be arranged. If your doctor has no interest in non-surgical treatment, no matter if surgery is what may be eventually needed regardless, I would consider looking elsewhere, at least for a second opinion.
thevideofootdoc 2 weeks ago
I'm not sure if I have tarsal tunnel syndrome, but about a month ago I woke up in the morning and had a pain in my right foot. The pain was from my toes to the middle of the arch, it felt like a sprain, but I don't remember doing anything to hurt my foot and have never had a history of such. Any pressure on that part of my foot would result in pain, pain enough that I am limping just to get around. After a few days, it went away, but has come back. Any advice would be appreciated.
hentaidrifter 2 months ago
@hentaidrifter
Go get it checked out. Many conditions can cause similar symptoms.
thevideofootdoc 2 months ago
@thevideofootdoc went to get it checked the other day, my doctor said it was Morton's neuroma, she recommended some metatarsal pads and some Ibuprofen. Am glad to say that there is no more pain, and am due for a follow up in a week. Thanks for the quick reply and a informative video.
hentaidrifter 2 months ago
@hentaidrifter
Glad to hear you are doing better!
thevideofootdoc 2 months ago
Hi Sorry for my english . I had a Operation at friday at the tarsaltunnel .Must the pain Be now Away or can it take some Time for healing?
iadcabbage 3 months ago
@iadcabbage
It may take several weeks for it to feel better, as the surgery itself creates pain. Give it some time, and follow your surgeon's instructions.
thevideofootdoc 3 months ago
I woke up two days ago with severe burning pain in the arch of my foot. Lots of reading on the internet and your video convinces me that it is tarsal tunnel syndrome. I have a nasty case of Sjogren's syndrome, which causes lots tingling and burning in my arms and legs. Do you often see tarsal tunnel syndrome in connection with autoimmune diseases, or is it more likely that it is unrelated? I am suspicious because I am having a bad flare.
fordhammsw1221 3 months ago
@fordhammsw1221
They can be related in as much as various inflammatory diseases can often appear together, and tarsal tunnel syndrome is often an inflammatory neurological disease as much as it is a physical obstruction-related neurological disease. You many be correct in connecting the two, but I would still recommend a foot specialist exam to ensure it is indeed tarsal tunnel syndrome, as other conditions can cause similar symptoms (and you need treatment for it anyway).
thevideofootdoc 3 months ago
I have tarsal tunnel syndrome, and I don't understand how others with this condition say "it sometimes hurts" or "it some times affects my walking", with me, it affects my every move, at times just the way I turn my ankle or even a toe...
jeremygray76 10 months ago
@jeremygray76
Every case is different. some people have consistent pain, while others in earlier stages have pain only when the tarsal tunnel is compressed in a certain position.
thevideofootdoc 10 months ago
You have helped me more than my podiatrist and my doctor, thank you. They basically told me it was a rare condition and not much could be done. I am disabled from tarsal tunnel and some other foot problems.
I would like to share a little from my own experience. I had the cortisone injection done in one foot and I do not recommend this. It has caused a permanent degenerative condition which further worsened my condition and it is extremely painful. I wish I had seen a chiropractor instead.
lgn666 10 months ago
I have this... pretty soon I will be going through a Nerve Conduction Test first before the surgery. I've been dealing with this for the past 10 months. It's a pretty painful thing to have TTS. Sometimes it's hard to walk and/or stand at times, plus my foot is constantly numb. My doctor pretty much told me that the surgery based off my condition and x-rays may either not have any change or gets worse... what does he mean by "gets worse"?
ERAUPRCWA 10 months ago
Hi,
Do you need a positive EMG test for to indetify a tarsaaltunnel sundrome.
Is it possible that a person can have a tarsaaltunnel sundrome and a carpaal tunnel syndrome?
jeisinga 11 months ago
@jeisinga
An EMG test itself rarely ever indicates tarsal tunnel syndrome, but the sister test done with it called a NCV (nerve conduction velocity) test ofter confirms this condition if the test is extended past the ankle. That being said, sometimes the test is negative when tarsal tunnel syndrome is clearly present. I don't strictly rely on this test, but if it is positive it helps to confirm it. Carpal tunnel syndrome is completely separate, so you can have both together unrelated.
thevideofootdoc 11 months ago
I just came across this video and I was very impressed with it. I learned a lot from it.
Fouroclocklover38 11 months ago
Hi, is this something that can heal naturally over time?
loveabang 1 year ago
Probably not, at least not without reduction of strain to the tissue causing the nerve to become inflamed.
thevideofootdoc 1 year ago
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Thank you for posting this. I think I may have this due to an unfortunate malignant tumor that grew inside of my foot. I plan to see a doctor soon because I still have pain and can't walk properly even after the surgery that removed the tumor.
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