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Can anyone recommend any good physios/pods in the above areas?  I have a foot injury which I need some expert advice on as my doctor is not experienced in sports injuries and is not very sympathetic with regards to my problems and the fact that I need to get back running asap.  I've had 4 weeks rest from running and it doesn't seem to have helped the pain in my 2nd toe and I can't get any helpful advice on what to do.  Any recommendations would be really appreciated

Hi Bambi

The doc was actually sympathetic and listened to me!  She's suggested an x ray first which I'm having on Friday, although I did say to her that if it's a fracture then it won't show up.  She made some comment about the NHS finances and all that.  What she did say though was that if it isn't a fracture, then it could be Mortons Neuroma.  She's asked me to go back to her with the results when I get them and then see how we proceed from there.  At least she's listening!  Thanks for your interest and will let you know what happens

Thanks Bambi, food for thought and I will definitely consider A & E if doc is negative.  I'll let you know how I get on after the appt tomorrow.  I ran in a trail race last night and my foot was very sore after and today it is and I'm also limping so I think I'm going to take some time off running for now and wait to see what doc says.

Thank you Bambi and Jenn.  I'm due to see the doc (but not the one that gave me the bad news) on Friday to talk about my foot pain.  I would like to be referred for a scan, do you think if I asked for one then she would refer straight for the scan or might she suggest that I see a podiatrist first?  I've been through all the different professionals, ie. chiropractor, physio and also had a biomechanical analysis running on the treadmill to which I had orthotics prescribed and wearing mostly but not really getting rid of the foot pain.  So, if she did try and refer me to the podiatrist I wouldn't be best pleased as I think it may be a waste of time.

Hello everyone

I've just recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis which was a huge shock considering I've been running and competing since I was 13 years old and now 51!!  My bone density has reduced 4.5% in the last 2 years when it was borderline then but the doc didn't think I needed to do anything about it then.  The comment I noticed about metatarsal fractures prompted me to write here as in the last few months I've been getting pain in my feet, especially the toes and also the heel which I put down to plantar fasciitis but now I'm wondering if the osteoporosis is contributing to the pain in my foot and do I have a stress fracture.  Does anyone have an opinion on this.  I've been limping on the right hand side also because of this but I also put this down to the fact that I have a bunion on the left foot!!  Basically, I'm a walking mess!  But I love running that much I really need to sort this one out.  Would welcome any useful comments!