Re: Thanksgiving and 's leg

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In a message dated 11/26/2004 12:40:06 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jbocci55@... writes:

> Would a pinched nerve show up on an xray?

Nope. A pinched nerve doesn't show up on an xray.

Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

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In a message dated 11/26/2004 12:59:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

cindysue@... writes:

> 's gait changed and he was

> really dragging his feet when he walked.

Liam started doing this too. I asked the PT if she thought he should have

orthotics again, but she didn't say. I'll try the arch supports for now.

Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

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Would a pinched nerve show up on an xray? That's what my husband thought it

could be too. Now the doctor didn't say it was a torn cartilage, but he did say

a " piece " of calcified cartilage is what he saw on the xray. I was so tired and

out of it by the time we saw him that now I am finally thinking and mad at

myself for not asking more questions.

Jackie

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In a message dated 11/26/2004 9:35:50 AM Eastern Standard Time,

jbocci55@... writes:

.. Any thoughts?

Pinched nerve? I had torn cartilage and it is most painful when I hyper-bend it

which seems to be what did. My orthopedic surgeon says pain causes

swelling and swelling causes pain. I'm going to need a replacement someday, but

in the meantime I use one of those stretch ace knee braces, for a little extra

support and to minimize the swelling, when I know I have a lot of walking to do.

Kathy, Liam's mom( 6)

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Jackie - does he wear arch supports? 's gait changed and he was

really dragging his feet when he walked. He also was complaining of his

feet bothering him. Tim took him to a good shoe store where he was fitted

(at no charge) with arch supports. It made a world of difference in his

gait and he no longer complains of his feet hurting. The shoes were only

$42.00. It's worth a try - until you get in to see the ortho.

's feet also grew alot this summer. He went from a size 3W in July

to a size 5W (Men's size) in September. That would come out to a size 7.5W

for women...my size...lol. So, I told Tim if he ever can't find 's

shoes in the morning, he could wear a pair of my tennis shoes My foot

fit perfectly into 's shoe.

I hope feels better soon.

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