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August 17, 2005, 6:30 am PDT
 Quote From: ladidi100 Hi Martha; It sounds like you too know all about 'pain'. Having those surgical procedures would also have added to the misery of pain but hopefully after recovery, it was all worth it? I was curious about the bone fusion surgery on your right foot. I have been having increasingly more pain in my right foot and I have 'lumps' on the top and side (below the ankle) of my foot. Some days it's almost impossible to walk without pain and limping; and then another day (not too many though) that I can actually walk a little further before the pain starts to kick in. I can get around without a cane (I'm too stubborn to change yet) but if I don't have something done soon, I feel I may need one. I have had xrays and ultra sound on the right foot and all it shows is a 'cyst' on the top but I also have a lump on the side as I said. My Rheumatologist said that he would assess it again next month to see how it is. My Rheumatoid arthritis started in my feet and has progressed to other joints as well (hands, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists). Did you have similar problems with your foot before needing surgery? I am the lady whose husband planted the flowers for her and yes, he is a blessing to me and thank God for him everyday. Thank you for any information you can give to me regarding your right foot, i.e symptoms, reason for surgery. God Bless you and all who are in chronic, constant pain; and I too believe that God only gives us what we can endure. Diane
Hi Diane, Im so sorry for your pain. I do not have RA as far as I know. I have OA. But I can tell you what my symtoms were. I had alot of burning, it would burn llike it was on fire, and God forbid if I would turn my ankle on the slightest little bump in the sidewalk or a tree root in the ground, I would be in agony. But that was about the extent of my pain,, but at times if I walked too much or stood too much I would be on crutches for atleast a day and a half. Right now I am in need of bone fusion on my left foot. It has been difficult trying to find an orthopaedic surgeon in my area, but I have found a good hospital. The pain in my left foot, is different because there is more deterioration of the bone, I don't know if you've ever had a broken bone, but when you put alot of pressure on it it hurts alot,, but when you take the pressure off the pain is almost unbearable. I hope your dr. decides to do the surgery and take the cysts out and in doing so may discover why you have more pain. I wish you all the luck in the world, and God bless you and your wonderful husband. I too have a wonderful man in my life, and consider myself very blessed, and am about to have another grandbaby, thank you for your concern, and I would love to talk with you more about your flowers, and anything else you would like to talk about, and please feel free to ask me any questions about my condition, and I am a very good listener, so if you just want to talk or are troubled about something feel free to write me again. All My Best To You and Your Hubby, Martha |
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