Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
❤️
Try not to get discouraged during this healing time. Stay the course with what is working. If it's not working for you, get a second opinion.
I agree with Barb about the podiatrists. If you can see one, try that. An orthopedist won't necessarily refer you to a podiatrist. And you may need to see an alternative specialist (someone recommending a different treatment like going barefoot) on your own (sans insurance coverage). Is it time for that yet? We don't know, but it's not either/or.
I was not recommending going barefoot for you, it is just something that can be explored by seeing other than physicians practicing western medicine. Don't limit yourself. I agree with BOJ, natural is good.
There are also pain specialists who could help you. Referred pain is real. Have you ever heard of mirrored pain? (Your opposite foot hurts-the one without the injury)? Not trying to scare you, but the body is a miraculous creation deserving of the right treatment for healing.
Please do follow up with your orthopedic doctor. Just wishing you did not need to wait. I understand that you would be getting impatient. Your concerns are real. In Canada, would you be required to return to your PCP for a referral to a podiatrist? Maybe think about it.
In the meantime, do what you can for yourself with supporting treatments:
Soak that foot in some epsom salts (gives magnesium). Use heat or ice.
Rest. And so many other comforting measures to try.
You can do this!
P.S. While it is true you have tendonitis (inflammation), it is a suspect diagnosis, a catchall phrase, and not the only thing happening. It is like a doctor saying you have a cold and not exploring that you may have the flu, covid, or pneumonia in the alloted 15 min. or less time to diagnose you.
BTW. The urgent care doctor said I have that. (tendonitis). I think my foot pain is partially something like an arthritis flare-up or gout. No real diagnosis or treatment yet, and it keeps repeating itself.
“Stereotyping is wrong.
Hug a black cat today."
Severe pain in the ball of my foot was being caused by an inflamed nerve at the base of one of my toes, confirmed via sonogram. There is apparently a lot of referred pain in that region.
“Fries or salad?”
Sums up every adult decision you have to make.
huggg. i really hope you stop limping soon. i agree, try to walk barefoot. natural is good. feel better soooon.
"People become attached to their burdens
sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them."
Never give up.
No matter how much
"You gotta be ***%/(()%&!$!!!*** kidding me!"
life throws at you.
“But the thing is...your opinion doesn’t pay my bills.”
That definitely won't do:
"If any of the above happens I'm going to find a tall mountain and ask God to take me now. Maybe I'll get a message from a burning bush or some such mystical occurrence."
The burning bush said:
5 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”
We talk about supporting the foot with boots. I once read of a chiropractor who recommends bare feet, and had designed a barefoot sandal.
"If you're naturally kind, you attract a lot of people you don't like."
"The hardest prison to escape is your own mind."
"Let go
or be dragged."
"I stopped looking for the light.
Decided to become it instead."
If any of the above happens I'm going to find a tall mountain and ask God to take me now. Maybe I'll get a message from a burning bush or some such mystical occurrence.
One of the ladies I worked put her foot down wrong getting off the bus on a summer day that had turned cold and rainy with little warning. She was wearing sandals. She "did something" to her foot, it hurt the next day. She iced it, ace bandaged it. Put it up. Went to the doctor, no break.
6 months later, still in pain and still limping, she went back to the doctor
She had indeed broken one of her metatarsal bones; it hadn't shown up on the original x-ray. I can't recall if they had to do surgery, but make sure they look carefully at all those bones!
Feel better!
I hope your foot pain is easing up. Hugs!
I am so sorry for your losses. I have lost quite a few people in my life as well.
I’m touched by your dedication to help others. I’m sure that you are making a difference in others lives.
Hugs back to you. Take care.
I remember you so well, and I am so thrilled to get this update and news from you. Alva
So I had my phone appt. with the ortho doc. on Friday.
The first thing she said is that she sees nothing operative. Which is ortho speak for no surgery. Yay! That's what I was most concerned about. She seemed like a pro surgery person and so if she says it's not required? Good!
As for the thickening and fluid build up. She thinks it's tendonitis caused by my injury. I relayed to her all the physio I've been doing and how my ankle is getting stronger but it's still not translating to me walking normal. So she wants me to come in for another x-ray to see if possibly the metatarsals have not healed properly. She also wants to take another look at the ankle. Barb, I did mention a steroid shot and she said that could be a possibility and if so they can do that there when I see her. No appt. yet cause her booker hasn't phoned yet it being the weekend but I'm hoping to make one tomorrow.
I'm so hoping to get back to normal (whatever that is) soon. I've never been immobile for any reason in my life and want to nip this in the bud ASAP.
Thx again for asking and caring you guys!
"I couldn't heal
because I kept pretending I wasn't hurt."
Way - wait till you buy your last car!!!! I swore the one I have now would be my last, unless I get really crazy and get that marigold yellow Jaguar convertible I've wanted for years. 😁
Ana- I have a few implants and one came out - chronic sinus infection which obviously affected the bone. I hated throwing that $$$$ sucker in the garbage
gershun - you and your foot and your appointment have been on my mind too. Update us when you can. (((((hugs)))))