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zim · 08-08-2003, 09:23 PM

Well, I saw the podiatrist about my big fat ugly bruised ankel and he said it is definetly sprained. He said I might have torn a ligamont but I'm not a surgery candidate because of my crps/rsd and he said I can't put you in a cast for the same reasons. Soooo
I was put in a (don't know how to spell this)cam walker boot. It's a big ugly black thing that goes up to my knee. He says I might have to wear it for 6 weeks!! I'm not happy

I just want my foot to feel better. My pain doc won't give me anything stronger for the pain and I think I might die. It hurts sooo bad. The block stopped the burning pain and the shooting pain but I still have a lot of pain from the bruises from the new sprain. I hate this. How do you guys get through this every day? I am soo frustrated I was even crying on the phone with my claim handler! Oh well, I gotta go. I am going to try a hot water soak. That usually helps.
Sorry for venting. talk to you later,
Zim

AngeInBoston · 08-08-2003, 10:09 PM

Hi Zim

What medication are you on for pain? My husband can only find releif with Demerol. If your pain Dr. is giving you trouble, then find a new pain doc!

Good luck,
~Ange

Horsie Nutt · 08-09-2003, 12:51 AM

hey zim, even though the brace thing might be big and ugly, it will help your foot get better maybe, and might stop it from giving out on you again. can you ask you podiatrist for a better pain med? have you seen an orthopedist? might be a good idea, and they do understand the pain that goes with these injuries, and maybe he might know of another route for treatment for you. he can get your records from your podiatrist too.
take care, and g'luck to ya.
cathy

ocean · 08-09-2003, 01:01 AM

You hang in there Zim. Have you ever pretended the burning is coming out of you. Give it color like red or gray. I picture heat rising off a car door--you know that wavy look. Try meditation and self hypnosis. And try some ***** hazel on paper towels, too.

Hope you feel better and don't you worry about venting. Glad you can do it here.

Take care

riceneuroni · 08-09-2003, 07:14 AM

Hi Zim,

I don't know about that boot if you have RSD in the same foot. I don't recall you saying. If so, can you tolerate your foot being touched? If not, the boot might be a BIG BIG BBBIIIGGG irritant! An emergency room guy put me in one of those before the RSD was diagnosed. EEGADS!

BIG mistake.

Hoping not for you, hon.

KYIMP