Guest guest Posted September 9, 2001 Report Share Posted September 9, 2001 A few more replies I got on the foot pain post: ----- Original Message ----- Patty Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2001 4:34 AM Subject: Re: Foot pain--please post Dear Pat: It's probably due to nerve damage. I am finding that many implant survivors still don't know that most of us have sustained some degree of nerve damage. This is what causes most of the symtoms we have from the chronic fatigue, flu-like symptoms, headaches, insomnia, depression, bodily pain impaired concentration, etc. There are some who are actually in wheelchairs because of this illness affecting their legs and their ability to be mobile. I had a similar experience with one of my legs last year. I have a pain that started in my right foot at the beginning of the week and it was painful and felt like electricity running through my foot and it gradually moved further up my leg over the week until it was almost to mid-thigh. I was frightened about this but it eventually stopped. I asked my doctor if it was cause for concern and he said not if it stopped. If it had continued, then I don't know what we would have done. I do take Lamictal for nerve pain. I don't take it everyday but I do take it if I'm having problems with the nerve pain in my head and body. Lamictal is the same type of drug as Neurontin but I couldn't take Neurontin (don't remember the reason but I think it was because it made my headaches worse and I know it didn't really help me.) However, just because Neurontin didn't help me doesn't mean it won't help you. Many doctors seem to prefer Neurontin to Lamictal. I also have trouble with my feet if I stay on them too long. They will swell up to about four times their size and I don't feel them, all I feel is pinpricks and electricity running through them. It will take several days completely off my feet to remedy the situation. I'm sure your problem will clear up soon. Wishing you the best. There are medications that I take that help me have a much better quality of life than I had prior to taking them. I won't under any circumstances go back to living the kind of life I had before taking these medicines. I still have attacks and get sick but I don't feel everyday as if I'm dying. Deb *************** Hi PattyIt's possible that you have a bone spur on your heel. I do have one andwent into orthodics to help with the pain. Check "bone spur" on the net andit should help you understand it a little better. Good luck. andra************************** Patty, I have developed that foot pain also in the same area. I wasn't aware ofother "Sisters" have the same problem.The foot doctor taped me around the area, supporting my arch and itimmediately felted much better. I've done myself since and was able towalk without pain. He told me that I have a flat foot and wanted to makea cast ofit for $400.00 to mold an inner sole. I refused.Have you tried the "Phase 4 Orthotics" innersoles?With much empathy and love,Georgianna(I have silicone induced) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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