Space between 2nd and 3rd toes, L foot, is widening for no apparent reason. When I walk, I have pain in those toes and it feels as if gross swelling is taking place, but it isn't. What is this - circulation or something else?

I have spacing between my second and third toe as well and my foot is quite painful on the underside. I plan to see a Podiatrist soon, but am trying to find some information online so I will know what I can expect to hear when I do see a doctor.

I have the same issue as Anon on both my right and left foot that I noticed last summer when putting on my sandals. I thought I have never had this spacing in the past. I just celebrated my 45th birthday. Other symptoms that have recently started are a swollen raised area between the first and second toe that varies in the amount of swelling much more pronounced on the left. I do feel some pinching pain on occasion in my foot while performing regular activities on my left foot. When my foot has swelling on top if I wear certain shoes I have discomfort if the shoe covers the swollen area closely. It sounds like it could be a Morton's neuroma however they say a neuroma between the 1st and 2nd toe is uncommon. I also have Morton's toe (2nd toe larger than the big toe). Could this be a Morton's neuroma? Thanks for any help Anne.