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@summertime4 I think I'm with you on the cortisone shot mainly because I think it may only be a temporary solution. I've had 2, one in my knee before I had a replacement that lasted about a week of no more pain...mainly because I kneeled down on concrete which I should not have done. The second shot I received in my left wrist for carpal tunnel and it did nothing for me. Are you able to sit down with the doctor and go over the pros and cons of surgery and if there are additional options besides surgery and a cortisone shot?

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@johnbishop Thank you for replying. No I haven't really sat down with the doctor. He does seem gun hoe on the shot which of course I am not. I see him next week and will talk with him. Some people tell me the cortisone shot fixes it. To me it is also a temporary fix. I had carpel tunnel surgery years ago and have not had a problem since that time. My other wrist is giving some signs, but right now have to deal with the swelling and foot. I have been to the store for a bit and am now of course on the computer with my foot on ice ad it feels pretty good. Maybe if I can get the neuropathy pain under control my foot won't hurt so bad. I will take your advise and talk with doc. I have a feeling that Medicare will not pay for surgery until all other resources are used to no avail. I know they will not pay for an MRI until an Xray is done first. They are wasting our money because xrays miss so much. I am also dealing now with the nodules found on my thyroid 3 years ago being larger this ultra sound and a new one. This just came in yesterday so doctor won't see until Tues because of the Holiday.. Just added that because I have not told anyone and I think I am concerned although I tell myself not to until the doctor sees it.. I also have nodules on my lungs and will be scheduling a CAT scan next week to see if they are stable. Yikes and now worry about sticking a BIG BAD NEEDLE in my foot. I will be in Church early tomorrow for sure. Thank you everyone. I talk more to you than to my family.