CC: foot pain
Pea-size nodule on the top of the foot (see image attached - area of discomfort circled in red). Pain is excruciating when applying gentle pressure on it - even gentle palpation will cause 3/10 discomfort. Cannot wear shoes that rub on it because he will get sharp pain.
Nodule appeared after bumping the top of the foot on the bottom lip/ledge of a cabinet about 5-6 yrs ago.
Doesn't have a history of hip, low back, leg issues on the affect side of the foot.
He's seen a foot doctor that diagnosed him with arthritis and told him he has to live with it.
I had a consult with this person so not yet a patient. Is this something that can be treated with acupuncture. He's looking for pain relief.
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