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Preparing for your appointment
By Mayo Clinic staffIf you have time before your appointment, make a list of your signs and symptoms so that you can better answer your doctor's questions.
What to expect from your doctor
During the exam, your doctor will press on your foot to feel for a palpable mass or tender spot. Your doctor will also likely ask you a number of questions, including:
- Where on your foot do you feel pain?
- How long have you been experiencing foot pain or other symptoms?
- Have you had a foot injury recently?
- What makes the pain worse or better?
What you can do in the meantime
To ease your foot pain before your appointment, consider taking over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or massaging the ball of your foot with ice. Avoid wearing high heels or tight shoes.
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- Weller, G (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. July 27, 2008.
