Re: RC: Re: Foot Pain - Neuroma

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I also get a burning pain in my foot, just below the fourth toe.  I had a 
real problem with it for a couple years.  It would appear while I was riding, 
walking, driving, just whenever.  Never went to the doctor for it, so never 
got an official diagnosis, but I do know it was a nerve pain from lots of 
experience with nerve impingements (two cervical disk surgeries)  One thing 
that somewhat relieved the pain when it occurred was to stretch my toes up 
toward the roof of the shoe and also try to separate them as much as 
possible.  It would make a little rice krispy sound then it would relieve the 
pain for a while.  Then I stopped wearing a pair of work boots that seemed to 
fit okay, but when I first got them, had a crowded feeling around the fourth 
toe.  I have not had the pain more than once or twice since, with a new pair 
of running shoes that I had to stretch out.  I would suggest trying a wider 
shoe, or one with a bigger toe box.  I think the problem starts with wearing 
shoes that don't fit properly.  Shoes should not need to be "broke in".  They 
should fit without pain, and you should have about 1/2" of room between your 
toes and the end of the shoe.  jeri