fed up

cheekygirl
cheekygirl Member Posts: 128
edited 29. Jul 2013, 13:01 in My child has arthritis
hi all sorry not been on for a while hope everyone enjoying the weather .well most of the time ,, about 7 weeks ago i started with a really bad ankle i though maybe i had broke it whilst in bed [as i have done before tut ) off i nipped to our local drop in centre only to be told have you had a accident i explained no but .i have osteoporosis.along with other arthritic problems , the nurse said no we cant treat you .my daughter said cant you just xray my mum please .he said no just go to your gp .but i decided i would put up with it tll i came off holiday .by the time i came home from holiday it was like a balloon ouch .my gp sent me for a emergency app with a orthopedic consultant .the next week by which time both feet ,swollen so painful ouch anyway turn out i both feet have bad arthritic joints i so upset .cause although i have a electric wheelchair i try to potter round house best i can .really upset and bit down now as not much left that isnt arthritic .its been 8 weeks now and stll not settled ..anyone else have problems with feet/ankle,s gentle hugs to you all x

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  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi poor you
    I've problems with both my feet had two operations to left and will require surgery to right at some point
    If I was you I would go back to your GP he can arrange for you to have an X-ray it seems if you are still in pain and still swollen after 8 weeks then they could be something wrong
    I had similar experience about 10 yrs ago went to A&E twice they refused to X-ray as I hadn't had an accident went to GP told him how long I'd had the pain and A&E refusing to X-ray he sent me for X-ray and yes I had fractured my 3rd metatarsal bone on right foot same one Wayne Rooney did and he was treated by having his foot in an oxygen tent thingy it's a common complaint with footballers and they get treated straight away I had nothing but a good GP
    Good luck
    Maria
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    My feet and ankles hurt all the time, I have both PsA and OA in the joints. Drop-in centres tend not to be blessed with Xray equipment, you have to see your GP to get a referral or go to A&E. DD

    PS You may gain more replies if you post again on LWA, not many people look in on this forum.
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • cheekygirl
    cheekygirl Member Posts: 128
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi marie and dd.thankyou but i did go see orthopedic specialist he said its the joints in the ankles the going .tut .dont want to sound thick but wats LWA please and thank you again xx :x :( :?
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    It's the Living with Arthritis board on the forum, this is the 'My Child has Arthritis' board. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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