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Foot pain long after foot reconstruction surgery

Posted by slg33 @slg33, 20 hours ago

I had foot reconstruction surgery back in October 2024. I am about eight months out and I have more pain now than I had before surgery. My foot still swells up every afternoon and is quite painful to walk on. I have followed up with my surgeon, had X-ray s and CT scans but can’t seem to find a reason for continued pain. I take NSAIDS every day but I am very concerned because I have chronic kidney disease and gastritis. I am desperately looking for help.

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | 7 hours ago

@slg33
What was the reason you had surgery? Did you injure your foot or was it a congenital deformity?

Have you seen a neurologist for evaluation, EMG/nerve conduction study of lower limbs and small fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy?

Have you seen a vascular/vein specialist to see if you have a circulation issue in your foot? There is an ankle brachial test that could be done.

If you have nerve pain, you could try Salonpas lidocaine pain patches, capsaicin topical cream, etc. You can try compression socks for swelling and pain and resting/elevating and icing your foot. Alpha Lipoic acid, Acetyl l carnitine and magnesium supplements can help calm small fiber nerve pain somewhat. If you have swelling and inflammation, you could apply topical Voltaren gel.

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slg33 | @slg33 | 1 hour ago
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@dlydailyhope

@slg33
What was the reason you had surgery? Did you injure your foot or was it a congenital deformity?

Have you seen a neurologist for evaluation, EMG/nerve conduction study of lower limbs and small fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy?

Have you seen a vascular/vein specialist to see if you have a circulation issue in your foot? There is an ankle brachial test that could be done.

If you have nerve pain, you could try Salonpas lidocaine pain patches, capsaicin topical cream, etc. You can try compression socks for swelling and pain and resting/elevating and icing your foot. Alpha Lipoic acid, Acetyl l carnitine and magnesium supplements can help calm small fiber nerve pain somewhat. If you have swelling and inflammation, you could apply topical Voltaren gel.

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I had surgery for adult acquired flat foot. I tried every OTC cream and pain patch available, nothing worked. I ice three times a day and elevate my foot frequently. Nothing changes. I am waiting to hear from my surgeon about getting an MRI to rule out soft tissue problems

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | 36 minutes ago
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@slg33

I had surgery for adult acquired flat foot. I tried every OTC cream and pain patch available, nothing worked. I ice three times a day and elevate my foot frequently. Nothing changes. I am waiting to hear from my surgeon about getting an MRI to rule out soft tissue problems

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@slg33
I hope you can get answers quickly. You may have an injured nerve or blood vessel. Edema can cause pain, too.

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