i dont understand

dachshund

Hello all
i dont understand i phoned the doctors to ask if the resulit of my exray was in and i was told it was satisfactory what does it mean i have an ap on tuesday to see him.
my foot still hurts and it swells if i stand to much i cannot stop crying i'm worried about falling over again.
i see the consultant about my foot on 6 dec the exrays were on my ankle.
joan xx

dreamdaisy

Oh my darling girl, how often do we read on here that what the pictures show does not reflect what we are feeling and experiencing? Obviously they are pleased with the way your foot is looking on the inside (I take it we are talking about your recently operated foot?) but the healing part takes a while, and the older you are the longer it takes.

You have been doing everything right my lovely, in terms of looking after it post-op, but healing is a slow process, Joan, and I for one am not surprised that it is still swelling and causing you distress. You make sure you tell the GP this when you see him, he needs to know that although things are 'better' they are not yet altogether right. Tell you what, you take me with you and I'LL tell him! You rest up now and please don't fret. I am thinking of you. DD

dachshund

Thank you DD.
i'm pleased with my foot its my ankle thats the problem i have not had anything wrong with it before and i cannot understand why it keeps giving away and the sharp pain.
joan xx

barbara12

Hello Joan
If you are still worried my love, make an appointment to see your GP, I am sure if you explain how worried you are that it keeps giving way they may be able to put your mind at rest
Sending you loads of very gentle hugs (((((()))) and please let us know how you get on, you really have done so well.
You take care of yourself xx

julie47

Aw Joan, I am sorry that you are upset .

Just take extra care these next few days and when you see your doctor on tuesday, tell him all your worries. (take a list with you)

Sending extra soothing hugs (((((((((((()))))))))))

Love Juliepf x

dachshund

Thank you Barbara Julie.
i didnot expect to effect my ankle its frightening when it gives away i'm walking with a zimmer frame.
i hope you are both as well as can be.
joan xx

dreamdaisy

Oh, did I get the wrong end of the stick? I apologise, Joan. If it's your ankle then I empathise - I saw my ankles Xray results on Wednesday, apparently they are perfect, no joint damage or erosion, no bony growths - well if that's the case why do they hurt so damn much and all the time? Answers on a postcard please to:

DD
78 Joints Road
Arthritis Hurts
Dammit.
SO13 1T

(That's meant to say **** it!)

elnafinn

Dear Joan

Would be because you are now walking differently since your foot op? I know that since my foot op, my little toe now hurts at times and I am not quite sure why. There was nothing wrong with my little pinky before the op. :roll:

Take it easy until your appointment on tuesday and perhaps your GP can throw some light on the problem.

Elna x

theresa4

I agree DD my xrays show little or nothing in any a=of my joints but the instability I have with pain and what I considered slipping of the joints when I fall as my knee/ankle/toes (delete as appropriate) seems to give way. I hate it when some smarmy doc looks at my xrays and says oh yes everything is fine. NO IT ISNT!! sometimes my knee slips baqckwards to what I consider an inpossible amount and I hit the deck, other times my ankle joint seems to shift and over I go. Im care ful placing my feet as my hubby is always yelling when I stagger to gain balance "watch where youre walking" and I keep yelling ...........................well you can guess :green

Make sure you write things down and bring it up with your doc any concerns, falls (or near falls) and make them take you seriously. It may be as elna says you are walking differntly and that could put more pressure on your ankle joinyt and tendons. It could be physio may help who knows? (hopefully your doc)

Good luck

Theresa

lindalegs

Hi Joan,

I'm sorry you had a fall, I didn't realise. :sad:

No wonder you're upset falling is terrifying especially when your ankle or any lower joint lets you down.

Foot operations are notoriously hard to get over so, I think, what you're experiencing isn't unusual.

I know you have your zimmer but do you have anything round your ankle for support? Just thought if you haven't that might help.

Luv

frogmorton

Hi Joan

l would go to the doctor and ask for an explanation of this. What actually IS satisfactory??? it is NOT in my opinion satisfactory for your ankle to give way on you :sad:

Oh and take Sue with you!

Love

Toni xx

dachshund

Thank you DD Elna Theresa Linda Toni.
i'm going to see the doctor to find out what it means.
thank you for your help.
joan xx