Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Cy, What you said about a collapsed arch got my attention. I don't think I have that but there is a kind of bunion or spur on that foot to the left of the big toe that has bothered me on and off and it may even be playing into this problem. Ultimately, I will guess that I need better shoes, but of course those things are not covered under Medicare or any other insurance that I've ever heard of. Because my shoe size is 7-1/2 triple E, that spells money right there. No guarantee how long the shoe lasts either. I had a pair of Comfort One shoes a few years ago that set me back $200 and they lasted 9 months. I just wish good shoes weren't so outrageous. Enough about that. There are people with a heck of a lot worse problems than mine so I shouldn't even be griping at all, yet here I complain through my own pain anyway. I just did another epsom salt soak and this time with much hotter water, so the foot feels a tad better for now, but we'll see how long this holds up. To get through the night and then hopefully onto the doc. Mister Bill the ancient dumpy bald guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 HI Bill: I used to wear a five Narrow shoe and found it nearly impossible to find anything in the adult fashions. Now that my feet have grown to a size six and I can buy fashionable shoes my favorite pair are a pair of running shoes with fluid filled envelopes under the in-soles. those shoes have a lot of miles on them and I have no intention of getting rid of them despite the fact that they look disreputable. LOL! Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Re: Foot infection > Cy, > > What you said about a collapsed arch got my attention. I don't think I > have > that but there is a kind of bunion or spur on that foot to the left of the > big toe that has bothered me on and off and it may even be playing into > this > problem. Ultimately, I will guess that I need better shoes, but of course > those things are not covered under Medicare or any other insurance that > I've > ever heard of. Because my shoe size is 7-1/2 triple E, that spells money > right there. No guarantee how long the shoe lasts either. I had a pair of > Comfort One shoes a few years ago that set me back $200 and they lasted 9 > months. I just wish good shoes weren't so outrageous. Enough about that. > There are people with a heck of a lot worse problems than mine so I > shouldn't even be griping at all, yet here I complain through my own pain > anyway. I just did another epsom salt soak and this time with much hotter > water, so the foot feels a tad better for now, but we'll see how long this > holds up. To get through the night and then hopefully onto the doc. > > Mister Bill > the ancient dumpy bald guy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 bill, I don't know what will kil the fungus but do know that now Medicare will pay for shoes for diabetics. You have to have a prescription so ask your podiatrist about this. I have never gotten any or any orthotics this way but both are supposed to be covered by Medicare now. Dean I personally know someone who literally is older than dirt. If you would like to meet him, please write to me or join us on the Masters List: masterslist-subscribe Re: Foot infection > , > > Noting that most docs are reluctant to prescribe Lamasil because it can > cause liver problems, I would wonder what other treatments there would even > be? I know only of Lamasil as far as a prescribed pill that will get into > the blood stream, but is there even anything else? > > Bill Powers > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hello, bill Hope you can get to the doc today. The only thing about lanocil is that it can cause liver problems and lots of docs will not put diabetics on it for that reason. Hope they find something for you quickly, however. Re: Foot infection Cy, What you said about a collapsed arch got my attention. I don't think I have that but there is a kind of bunion or spur on that foot to the left of the big toe that has bothered me on and off and it may even be playing into this problem. Ultimately, I will guess that I need better shoes, but of course those things are not covered under Medicare or any other insurance that I've ever heard of. Because my shoe size is 7-1/2 triple E, that spells money right there. No guarantee how long the shoe lasts either. I had a pair of Comfort One shoes a few years ago that set me back $200 and they lasted 9 months. I just wish good shoes weren't so outrageous. Enough about that. There are people with a heck of a lot worse problems than mine so I shouldn't even be griping at all, yet here I complain through my own pain anyway. I just did another epsom salt soak and this time with much hotter water, so the foot feels a tad better for now, but we'll see how long this holds up. To get through the night and then hopefully onto the doc. Mister Bill the ancient dumpy bald guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 , Noting that most docs are reluctant to prescribe Lamasil because it can cause liver problems, I would wonder what other treatments there would even be? I know only of Lamasil as far as a prescribed pill that will get into the blood stream, but is there even anything else? Bill Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hello Bill, I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you but hope your foot gets better soon. Connie Foot infection > Although I keep my feet clean and dry and keep my sugars under good > control, > I'm now saddled with a foot infection that has nearly avulsed my right big > toe and underneath which there must be some fungus that a podiatrist will > have to observe in a couple of days when I go for that appointment. I sure > wish I knew how the nail became avulsed, both on the inner side of the toe > (right side) and along the back. That means the nail is just kind of > hgnging > on by the outer connection to the skin. Obviously, I have to be very > careful > not to pull the nail. And unfortunately now it's getting quite painful. > Unless I find another podiatrist taking Medicare, I have to wait till > Thursday and am treating the foot to epsom salt baths and an ointment that > I > used earlier this year for a lesser foot infection, not optimal but will > have to suffice till a doc sees me. > > At this point I don't know if the infection is directly related to > diabetes > or perhaps there is something wrong with the shoes I am wearing, or maybe > it's a combination of the two. The doc will have to give me further > advice. > > That said, does anybody here have any advice on things I can do for my > foot > in the meantime? I do see that the left foot is starting to show the same > signs of infection but it isn't so bad yet. I want to stop this process. > > It's probably been brought up before, but can someone explain to me how > just > having diabetes can cause a foot infection? > > And can this type of infection extend to fingers as well? I ask this > because > I am noticing some " wrinkling " or a slight " bubbling " of a couple of my > fingernails that had not been present before. At first I thought maybe it > was a reaction to it being much colder here than usual, kind of reminding > me > of how skin looks when it's been in the cold or in water too long. Now I'm > wondering if this is related to that infection or to diabetes itself. > > I hate to get into the mentality of blaming everything on diabetes, yet at > the same time I want to fight whatever infirmity pops up with the best > knowledge and weapons I can muster. > > Sorry for the long diatribe here, but hopefully somebody has some > constructive thoughts on this. > > BTW, on the Metformin and Glyburide, I'm getting fairly decent control of > sugars but there are times when it seems I'm getting too rapid a descent > on > night time blood sugars, like down to 54, and then I wind up taking a > glucose tablet to counter it, prompting me to not want to take that dose > of > meds at night. But then if I don't, my fasting will be higher the next > morning. I had better control of this stuff on Actos when it was working, > but not good weight control. It's always something. > > Thanks, > > Bill Powers > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Try soaking your feet in warm salt water two times each day, drying them well and applying Lamacil cream and sitting in the sun for ten to twenty minutes per day preferrably at high noon to let the sun's rays kill the fungus. It works for me and it might work for you. Never go barefoot in the house. always wear your house slippers. Re: Foot infection > , > > Noting that most docs are reluctant to prescribe Lamasil because it can > cause liver problems, I would wonder what other treatments there would > even > be? I know only of Lamasil as far as a prescribed pill that will get into > the blood stream, but is there even anything else? > > Bill Powers > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 I had a friend that was diabetic and got a bad infection and his doctor told him to soak his foot in Drift washing powder. That is what they suggest to wash baby clothes in and if it disinfects them it should help your foot. Dee Re: Foot infection Try soaking your feet in warm salt water two times each day, drying them well and applying Lamacil cream and sitting in the sun for ten to twenty minutes per day preferrably at high noon to let the sun's rays kill the fungus. It works for me and it might work for you. Never go barefoot in the house. always wear your house slippers. Re: Foot infection > , > > Noting that most docs are reluctant to prescribe Lamasil because it can > cause liver problems, I would wonder what other treatments there would > even > be? I know only of Lamasil as far as a prescribed pill that will get into > the blood stream, but is there even anything else? > > Bill Powers > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hi Bill, My but you do have small feet... One of my sweet lovely sons wears a 13 and he is only 16.... Pretty soon he can imitate the Snowshoe Rabbit? That blamed bone spur could have a lot to do with the pain you are experiencing my friend. I sure would recommend a trip to the footologist to see what could be done to relieve your pain. One of my daughters, the linebacker, (5 foot 9, 250 pounds, #10 shoe) had some sort of bone spur or calcium deposit on the top of her foot and it had to be removed. It was not complicated and our Doc said that, were he in one of the e Third World Countries, he would just give her a local and scrape it off... (our Doc is an Army Reserve Doc and spent 18 months in Afghanistan and only recently returned) Crystal's problem is that there seems to also be some sort of bone splinter just about where one of the tendons joins onto the bone. Hopefully it will resolve itself without surgery. Give that Lamasil a shot and it should get rid of the fungus on the skin. It will do nothing for the fungus under the nail. Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Foot infection Cy, What you said about a collapsed arch got my attention. I don't think I have that but there is a kind of bunion or spur on that foot to the left of the big toe that has bothered me on and off and it may even be playing into this problem. Ultimately, I will guess that I need better shoes, but of course those things are not covered under Medicare or any other insurance that I've ever heard of. Because my shoe size is 7-1/2 triple E, that spells money right there. No guarantee how long the shoe lasts either. I had a pair of Comfort One shoes a few years ago that set me back $200 and they lasted 9 months. I just wish good shoes weren't so outrageous. Enough about that. There are people with a heck of a lot worse problems than mine so I shouldn't even be griping at all, yet here I complain through my own pain anyway. I just did another epsom salt soak and this time with much hotter water, so the foot feels a tad better for now, but we'll see how long this holds up. To get through the night and then hopefully onto the doc. Mister Bill the ancient dumpy bald guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Well, Bill, there probably is. I had my podiatrist prescribe a medicated nail polish that I put on my nails for 6 months daily. It was pain to do daily, but it worked and I have not had the fungus come back. However, if you have it on your skin too, it sounds like they might need to prescribe something oral. Hope you were able to get to the doc today. Re: Foot infection , Noting that most docs are reluctant to prescribe Lamasil because it can cause liver problems, I would wonder what other treatments there would even be? I know only of Lamasil as far as a prescribed pill that will get into the blood stream, but is there even anything else? Bill Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Dean, Thanks for the info about shoes being covered by Medicare. That is great news because I can hope to get something that will fit me properly. I did not get to see the doctor today, the one doc I wanted to see can't see me for 2 weeks and the other appointment is still set for Thursday with the original doc I was slated to see. I will just have to wait. At least my foot is better today but still this needs to be taken care of pronto. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Harry, Oh yes I'm doing hot water and salt soaks, applying cream but unfortunately right now can't sit out in the sun because I work in the afternoon and leave for work before the sun gets up high enough to be of any good. Today was all cloudy and it's raining tonight. As for wearing slippers at night around the house, I've heard other people say that too, not to be barefoot. I do wear slippers, but why would wearing slippers or not make any difference? Isn't the idea to have your feet open and " breathing " to kill the infection, or is there some other reason? I say that because actually right now it hurts to put on the slippers (touches the infected skin). I still keep them covered anyway despite the discomfort. What is amazing is that yesterday the pain was about 8/10 and today maybe 3/10. I don't know what was happening yesterday and why it suddenly changed, but I'm glad. I still can't just ignore this though, it has to get treated and the sooner the better. I hate waiting till Thursday but no sooner appointments anywhere, so I will just tuff it out. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Dee, I never heard of Drift washing powder. Gee, ya learn something new every day. Will have to see if it's in my local store. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Bill, I if D R E F T (dreft). I don't know if they still make or not-afraid that name shows how old some of us are! Re: Foot infection Dee, I never heard of Drift washing powder. Gee, ya learn something new every day. Will have to see if it's in my local store. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 , Dreft, yes they still do make that. I thought maybe there was something called D r i f t , but Dreft is easily found. Thanks, Bill the old dumpy bald guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 , Thank Heaven you didn't ask for Rinso Blue! I think I have seen Oxydol in the past few years. Oh dear, this was a long time ago.... By the way, anyone eat Uncle Sam for breakfast? Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Foot infection Dee, I never heard of Drift washing powder. Gee, ya learn something new every day. Will have to see if it's in my local store. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Bill, Must be something in the air because Crystal came home tonight in a basket. Her foot (only one) was killing her. It is the bone thing which seems to be giving Crystal fits.... Hang in there fellaa, it could get better..... Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Foot infection Harry, Oh yes I'm doing hot water and salt soaks, applying cream but unfortunately right now can't sit out in the sun because I work in the afternoon and leave for work before the sun gets up high enough to be of any good. Today was all cloudy and it's raining tonight. As for wearing slippers at night around the house, I've heard other people say that too, not to be barefoot. I do wear slippers, but why would wearing slippers or not make any difference? Isn't the idea to have your feet open and " breathing " to kill the infection, or is there some other reason? I say that because actually right now it hurts to put on the slippers (touches the infected skin). I still keep them covered anyway despite the discomfort. What is amazing is that yesterday the pain was about 8/10 and today maybe 3/10. I don't know what was happening yesterday and why it suddenly changed, but I'm glad. I still can't just ignore this though, it has to get treated and the sooner the better. I hate waiting till Thursday but no sooner appointments anywhere, so I will just tuff it out. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 You really are old! And apparently have " love handles " too! (I'm just old!) smile. Re: Foot infection Dee, I never heard of Drift washing powder. Gee, ya learn something new every day. Will have to see if it's in my local store. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 HMMM ... How about Does? Mike > , > Thank Heaven you didn't ask for Rinso Blue! I think I have seen Oxydol in > the past few years. > Oh dear, this was a long time ago.... > By the way, anyone eat Uncle Sam for breakfast? > Cy, the Ancient Okie... > > Re: Foot infection > > Dee, > > I never heard of Drift washing powder. Gee, ya learn something new every > day. Will have to see if it's in my local store. > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 HI Bill: Dreft is probably in the laundry section. if you can't find it there look in the Infant department. It is manufactured for washing baby clothing but I've heard that it can be used for soaking feet, too, and I have a friend that puts it into her bath water on a regular basis. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Re: Foot infection > Dee, > > I never heard of Drift washing powder. Gee, ya learn something new every > day. Will have to see if it's in my local store. > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Hi bill: I wonder if a lamp would have the same benefits as the sunlight since it is light that fungus doesn't like. Just be careful to avoid touching the bulb if you do try a lamp to replace the sunlight. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Re: Foot infection > Harry, > > Oh yes I'm doing hot water and salt soaks, applying cream but > unfortunately > right now can't sit out in the sun because I work in the afternoon and > leave > for work before the sun gets up high enough to be of any good. Today was > all > cloudy and it's raining tonight. > > As for wearing slippers at night around the house, I've heard other people > say that too, not to be barefoot. I do wear slippers, but why would > wearing > slippers or not make any difference? Isn't the idea to have your feet open > and " breathing " to kill the infection, or is there some other reason? I > say > that because actually right now it hurts to put on the slippers (touches > the > infected skin). I still keep them covered anyway despite the discomfort. > > What is amazing is that yesterday the pain was about 8/10 and today maybe > 3/10. I don't know what was happening yesterday and why it suddenly > changed, > but I'm glad. I still can't just ignore this though, it has to get treated > and the sooner the better. I hate waiting till Thursday but no sooner > appointments anywhere, so I will just tuff it out. > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Becky, Lamps don't have quite the same effect as sunlight, it's not " natural " light, but I'll do what I can. Bill Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Pat, Old but sweet...Cy, the ancient Okie... Re: Foot infection Dee, I never heard of Drift washing powder. Gee, ya learn something new every day. Will have to see if it's in my local store. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Aactually, it is the ultra-violet from the sun that kills the fungus-not the fact that there is light. Re: Foot infection Becky, Lamps don't have quite the same effect as sunlight, it's not " natural " light, but I'll do what I can. Bill Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Dear Bill, , Harry, Becky, and Everyone, After a complete computer crash which took all of my files, I think everything is installed so that I can contribute to my groups again. Bill, your foot infection has been painful and such a worry. No wonder you are frustrated at having to wait so long to see a doctor. I'm impressed that you are still going to work and by all of the sensible advice and support you've received. With all of that soaking in hot salt water, cider vinegar and Dreft, you'll have the cleanest foot on the planet! I think the least your doctor can do is prescribe a tropical cruise to provide lots of serious sunlight to speed the healing. If I ever suffer such an infection and get the prescription for medicinal nail polish, I'm going to insist that it be petal pink!!! It is encouraging that others on this list have reported overcoming similar infections, though that doesn't help too much when your toe is too tender to touch. I hope the remedies your friends have suggested get you going in the right direction and that the doctor helps even more. I'm glad you are updating us on your progress. Always with love, Estelnalissi Re: Foot infection Becky, Lamps don't have quite the same effect as sunlight, it's not " natural " light, but I'll do what I can. Bill Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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