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Weakness, fatigue after foot surgery

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 15, 2018 | Replies (18)
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@bob76farmer

Hello Mamacita and Lioness, Thank you both for you're responses. You both put great emphasis on doing PT. The surgeon did not order any PT, I don't know why, unless it was to protect the re-attachment of the torn tendon. I see him next week (it's a 200 mile round trip) and that will be my first question to him. I still think I have something else that is causing my weakness and low energy. Blood test eliminated anemia as a potential cause but did show a low testosterone number, see doctor tomorrow to discuss that. Going to try to walk more, I've always believed that walking and running heal.

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 10, 2018

@bob76farmer Your welcome glad your walking that is a start maybe when you see the surgeon he will then order P.T.this is so important for you to get well if you don't your muscles will atrophy Good luck yes first question.

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Dec 11, 2018

@bob76farmer, my Podiatrist did not order any PT either, possibly because there are simple things I can do on my own to build up strength and flexibility. Insurance won't cover an unlimited amount of PT visits, at least, mine does not. As for the Testosterone level, that seems to be a going thing around here. A male friend of ours was taking pills for low Testosterone ( He was in my age group also) and it seemed to do him a world of good. Wishing you well on your visit with your doctor and hope that all is sorted out for you soon!

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Dec 12, 2018

Hello, @bobfarmer, and you are most welcome! It occurs to me that the foot surgery that was performed on you was way more extensive than my piddly little hammertoe surgery. Ergo, longer time for healing, and more attention to staying off the healing limb. PT must be done at the optimum time and circumstances. Immediately after surgery is not usually prescribed. Just a thought.

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