Sore toe

markens2

Hope somebody can be of help.

After cycling my big knuckle on big toe on right foot becomes really swollen and sore. Can't move it for 2/3 days.

I've tried changing shoes. No difference.

It appears I'm pushing off my big toe.

Is there any way to prevent this?

Not looking for medical advice. Just others experience.

Thanks in advance.

Raam

markens2 wrote: »

Hope somebody can be of help.

After cycling my big knuckle on big toe on right foot becomes really swollen and sore. Can't move it for 2/3 days.

I've tried changing shoes. No difference.

It appears I'm pushing off my big toe.

Is there any way to prevent this?

Not looking for medical advice. Just others experience.

Thanks in advance.

Well you're getting some...

I think this is a classic case of sore toe syndrome. In my experience you can reduce the impact of this pain by cutting off your foot. Trust me, I'm not a doctor.

markens2

Raam wrote: »

Well you're getting some...

I think this is a classic case of sore toe syndrome. In my experience you can reduce the impact of this pain by cutting off your foot. Trust me, I'm not a doctor.

Then I could get a tattoo saying "gone to market"

Bloggsie

markens2 wrote: »

Then I could get a tattoo saying "gone to market"

ha ha, thats quality!

Pinch Flat

What type of pedals? You can adjust cleat position (are you suing cycling shoes?) back or forward as well. Do the shoes fit correctly - not too tight? Something's putting pressure on it that's causing this

rp

Are you wearing runners or actual cycling shoes? The latter have stiff soles, which helps.

Lumen

Botox? I mean, if your toe is paralysed you can't use it to "push off".

If you can't find someone to do it I'll give it a bash. Don't have any botox, but I do have some sharps and I imagine bonjela cut with meths will do the trick.

Lumen

Oh, or heat-mouldable insoles.

magicbastarder

Lumen wrote: »

but I do have some sharps and I imagine bonjela cut with meths will do the trick.

DO NOT DO THIS.
i cannot type with my left hand any more. it's not fun.

markens2

The shoes fit perfectly.

I'll try move the cleat a bit and see does that help.

Thanks

Lumen

markens2 wrote: »

I'll try move the cleat a bit and see does that help

Obviously make sure you move the saddle position to compensate for any front-back cleat movement. Moving cleats back (towards centre of shoe, with saddle down a bit) generally improves problems of foot stress.

mamax

Bike fit !





Maybe

markens2

mamax wrote: »

Bike fit !





Maybe

Had a bike fit a while back on my old bike. Used the figures for the new one.

Would it be worthwhile to get another one?

Pinch Flat

mamax wrote: »

Bike fit !





Maybe

New bike time

kuro_man

Probably gout, see a doctor

markens2

kuro_man wrote: »

Probably gout, see a doctor

Seen a doctor. Not gout.

Think it is time for a new bike. Great idea.

markens2

Just an update for ye. It turns out the sesamoid bone in my foot is broken. Its a stress fracture caused by high arches and cycling shoes. The joint is goosed and will need surgery to repair it and possibly fuse it to prevent it happening again.

All in all it's poxy and I'm off cycling and running for the foreseeable.

Word to the wise. Get a proper insole in your shoes if you have any pain.

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Jesus :eek: didn't expect that - Get well soon

bazermc

On a serious note, did you get a new bike?