Re: tarsal tunnel syndrome & plantar fasciatis

[Guest guest]

Dear

Did you try reflexology? Or massage type therapy with PT? Forstall

surgery:-) The foot is so complicated unless they really know what to correct I

would

hold off.

Just my opinion

Alyce

5-23-03 Wm Kennedy C2KL

[Guest guest]

Dear

Did you try reflexology? Or massage type therapy with PT? Forstall

surgery:-) The foot is so complicated unless they really know what to correct I

would

hold off.

Just my opinion

Alyce

5-23-03 Wm Kennedy C2KL

[Guest guest]

Hi Ladies,

I am also interested in the reference to feet as mine have played up a

little since the operation and I hadn't really given much thought to why

until now........... I even had my big toe blow up into what appeared to be

gout or septic arthritis at one stage........... after a week of just about

every toe being totally sore...........

Thinking about it now I guess that all the new way of using the feet could

come into the story......... There is a lot of little joints in the feet

which could all do a big complain about realignment........... After reading

others stories I guess I must be grateful that my hassles have only been

limited to actual toes..........as sore as the little blighters have been at

times............

I don't do a lot of walking - preferring to do my exercises in the

pool............ suddenly this seems like a wise choice.............

Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02

> Interesting you talk about your feet. I am pre-op, and have been

> living with OA for 15+ years...but in the past couple months (if not

> a bit more), my feet have been buggin' the crap outta me! I

> attributed it to my " off " gait. I don't wear heels (never did, never

> will)...and only buy shoes that have a soft cushion...so I don't know

> what the deal is suddenly.

> I do have a couple plantar warts (eewww!) on my right foot (not the

> OA one)...that I've had for at least 5 years...perhaps they're acting

> up? And I have a very stubborn right, big toe...but my feet hurt in

> the arch and cramp up.

> Will be interested to hear responses.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ladies,

I am also interested in the reference to feet as mine have played up a

little since the operation and I hadn't really given much thought to why

until now........... I even had my big toe blow up into what appeared to be

gout or septic arthritis at one stage........... after a week of just about

every toe being totally sore...........

Thinking about it now I guess that all the new way of using the feet could

come into the story......... There is a lot of little joints in the feet

which could all do a big complain about realignment........... After reading

others stories I guess I must be grateful that my hassles have only been

limited to actual toes..........as sore as the little blighters have been at

times............

I don't do a lot of walking - preferring to do my exercises in the

pool............ suddenly this seems like a wise choice.............

Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02

> Interesting you talk about your feet. I am pre-op, and have been

> living with OA for 15+ years...but in the past couple months (if not

> a bit more), my feet have been buggin' the crap outta me! I

> attributed it to my " off " gait. I don't wear heels (never did, never

> will)...and only buy shoes that have a soft cushion...so I don't know

> what the deal is suddenly.

> I do have a couple plantar warts (eewww!) on my right foot (not the

> OA one)...that I've had for at least 5 years...perhaps they're acting

> up? And I have a very stubborn right, big toe...but my feet hurt in

> the arch and cramp up.

> Will be interested to hear responses.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ladies,

I am also interested in the reference to feet as mine have played up a

little since the operation and I hadn't really given much thought to why

until now........... I even had my big toe blow up into what appeared to be

gout or septic arthritis at one stage........... after a week of just about

every toe being totally sore...........

Thinking about it now I guess that all the new way of using the feet could

come into the story......... There is a lot of little joints in the feet

which could all do a big complain about realignment........... After reading

others stories I guess I must be grateful that my hassles have only been

limited to actual toes..........as sore as the little blighters have been at

times............

I don't do a lot of walking - preferring to do my exercises in the

pool............ suddenly this seems like a wise choice.............

Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02

> Interesting you talk about your feet. I am pre-op, and have been

> living with OA for 15+ years...but in the past couple months (if not

> a bit more), my feet have been buggin' the crap outta me! I

> attributed it to my " off " gait. I don't wear heels (never did, never

> will)...and only buy shoes that have a soft cushion...so I don't know

> what the deal is suddenly.

> I do have a couple plantar warts (eewww!) on my right foot (not the

> OA one)...that I've had for at least 5 years...perhaps they're acting

> up? And I have a very stubborn right, big toe...but my feet hurt in

> the arch and cramp up.

> Will be interested to hear responses.

>

[Guest guest]

Wow, sorry to hear that...and like you said, just when you thought it

was safe to get BACK to life...!!! Sounds like it's in the works

though - which is great! Six months from now you'll look back and be

like, " Oh yeah...that did suck! "

Good luck to you !!

In surfacehippy , Fox wrote:

> ,

>

> Foot pain really sucks, doesn't it? I had problems

> before my resurf surgery, but didn't really pay

> attention due to terrible hip pain. Now that the hip

> pain is gone, I notice my feet. The doctor seems to

> think I have a neuroma (nerve that is inflammed due to

> pinching of the metatarsals), Tarsal Tunnel and

> Plantar Fasciatis. I have tried inserts in my shoes,

> injections and now I am choosing surgery. The pain is

> so unbearable. My left foot is worse than my right.

> The pain seems to run from the ball of my foot to the

> toes. I also have cramping and pain in my arch and

> heel. I am so frustrated, because I have yet another

> problem. Finally my hip is fixed and I thought life

> would finally be great, but now I have to be laid up

> another 4 to 6 weeks! So needless to say, I'm very

> upset.

>

> My feet problems seem to be different than most. Many

> people who try orthotics or some other conservative

> treatment find relief. I think I waited too long to

> get orthotics and a lift for my shoe (My left leg is

> 3/8 " shorter than the right). I also have a disease

> called Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) (It's a form of

> Muscular Dystrophy). This disease attacks the muscles

> and protective sheath around nerves. The feet are

> usually the first to have problems. I have hammer toes

> and very high arches. The doctor said he has seen a

> lot of people with my disease and my feet fit the bill

> for CMT. He said a lot of CMT patients get tarsal

> tunnel and plantar fasciatis.

>

> So here I am now waiting for yet another surgery just

> 6 months after my hip. How depressing is that!

>

>

> C+ Dr. Etienne 11/03