I am in a lot of pain especially at night
the whole foot cramps up. The mobic
doesn't seem to be doing anything for me
except to help with the swelling (when I
didn't have the cast on yet).
I need help. My foot hurts and I'm
wondering if the treatment isn't agressive
enough. I've only had X-rays done both
weight baring and non-weight baring.
I am currently seeing a podiatrist, would
an ortho help more or is that only for my
bones and won't work since this is a
tendon?
The x-rays showed bones shifting and
significant swelling in the joint as well
as the scaphoid bone shifted considerably
which I am told will contribute to a
bunion later.
I am scheduled to do the breast cancer
3-day walk in September it is VERY
important to me to be 100% recovered by
then and with enough time to train.
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General Q and A Answer A3993 Posted: 04-24-08 15:56pm
The only thing that I can suggest to you
is rest because foot injuries like yours
usually require time to heal. You may also
want to take non-opiate medicines for pain
relief.
Orthopedists deal with bones, joints,
muscles, tendons, ligaments etc. I believe
that an orthopedist may be able to help
you get a more precise diagnosis and
prescribe proper treatment for your foot
injury.
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