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overwatch
climber
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Aug 29, 2015 - 12:45pm PT
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I think you have plenty
Seriously though I had the same issue when I was climbing a lot. It was my big toe which was also the site of an operation I had about 20 years previously due to a motorcycle collision.
It started out just aching and hurting which is normal because of the damage to the toe in the accident. Then this lump started growing out of the scar from the operation, about the size of a pea. It started out kind of soft but then eventually hardened into a bone spur.
It hurt like sh#t for a while but I just dealt with it. Then I got injured in an incident unrelated to climbing and could not climb for quite a while. Lo and behold my toe healed and the bone spur actually reduced to the point where you can barely see it. This was within the last 3 years. I have climbed quite a few times after that although it has been several months now, but so far so good.
I think it was from wearing the tight shoes all the time but
I agree with others about going to the doctor if you have the resources.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 29, 2015 - 01:38pm PT
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I doubt that you have gout.
Big toe joints hurt for all kinds of reasons. get it checked.
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Johannsolo
climber
Soul Cal
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Aug 29, 2015 - 02:55pm PT
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Xray will tell if it's arthritic. I just had surgery two months ago for OA of the MTP joint. Slabs and genetics got me.
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quartzmonzonite
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 29, 2015 - 03:12pm PT
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Ive heard of you! Word is your the new darrel hansel of so cal. I hope my feet dont meet the same fate...
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 29, 2015 - 03:26pm PT
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if you guys are interested PM me and I will link you to a source for an anti-arthritic herbal liniment that I swear by and have been using for decades. Yates climbing gear sells a version of it but they are not all created equally. This comes from a recipe that can be traced back for generations in Chinese history but for all I know Yates may be buying it from the same source.
everyone i turn on to this stuff is very impressed with its healing capabilities and its ability to reduce pain and swelling. it is also one of the best things I have ever used for sunburn I sh#t you not
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Aug 29, 2015 - 03:29pm PT
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Buy some big wall boot, have Locker put thick ass C4 on them. Your big toe is immobile and happy.
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MikeMc
Social climber
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Aug 29, 2015 - 03:50pm PT
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Just get the nerves in your foot removed. Worked wonders for my foot pain, I can smash my big toe with a hammer now and not feel it; kinda like my penis...
Do they make a spray for that?
Or...go to a doctor dummy.
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Spiny Norman
Social climber
Boring, Oregon
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Aug 29, 2015 - 07:50pm PT
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It's the idiot guy thing where (many) men will do anything but the obvious thing: go to the damned doctor.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Aug 29, 2015 - 08:26pm PT
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Have you tried changing rock shoes? A pair of TC Pros may go a long ways towards comfort and taking care of your feet.
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quartzmonzonite
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 29, 2015 - 08:58pm PT
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I started wearing tc pros shortly after the pain started
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skitch
Gym climber
Bend Or
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Aug 29, 2015 - 10:08pm PT
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Have you looked up hammer toe?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Aug 30, 2015 - 07:30am PT
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See a doctor, get a diagnosis and then bitch to your hearts delight.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Aug 30, 2015 - 07:39am PT
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After having climbed for as long as many here my toes are what are wearing out. Then my ankles, then the left knee. Argh! - Age - the specter of no more climbing hits at every age..
Seems like you should switch to stiff boots,
Kayland ? makes a pair for walls I think?
(And stop bouldering completely if you have not already)
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Aug 30, 2015 - 07:48am PT
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He's only 21, he doesn't have a chronic extended overuse problem, he has an acute issue that needs to be looked at.
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Stewart Johnson
climber
lake forest
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Aug 30, 2015 - 08:10am PT
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Try Accupuncture before seeing a
doctor.
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skitch
Gym climber
Bend Or
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Aug 30, 2015 - 08:46am PT
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You can do acupuncture at home, bigger needle the better. If that doesn't work try to get some dried rhino hoof pad and make a paste out of it and rub it all over your toe and inside your climbing shoes. If neither of those work then I can get you 2 magnets and a yellow Quartz crustal to tape to your toe while you're sleeping. And if all else fails for the love of God get yourself a vision board!!!!
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 30, 2015 - 10:15am PT
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You guys that PMed me, replies sent. Let me know if you don't get them.
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