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Severe foot and ankle pain when walking

Posted by maggie1627 @maggie1627, Aug 27 3:38pm

I have Type 2 diabetes and have some major spine issues. I just had a laminectomy of L4 & L5 but I'm dealing with alot of nerve pain and nerve damage. My right foot and ankle makes it hard for me to walk, it's like a sprained feeling and of course anything touching it especially my big toe and ankle will put me in extreme pain. Does anyone have any ideas on some type of brace maybe? But it can't touch or enclose my ankle or right toe and currently I'm wearing slippers as socks and shoes are a no go. Any advice appreciated as I want to build up my back muscles and be able to walk without my walker

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maggie1627 | @maggie1627 | Sep 4 8:17am

Thank you! I just watched a video on using exercise bands for the back and legs and well I have one or two from my shoulder surgery, thank you for pumping me up!!!

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74shelley | @74shelley | Sep 4 9:26am

I have been diagnosed Neuropathy. I do not have diabetes, I have never had chemo, sugar level normal, blood pressure normal, I do not drink or smoke, and no autoimmune conditions. What I DO have was injury on my left foot (fractured) but my right foot my ankle and foot was severely injured on my bones, ankle and a ruptured tendon. 8 surgical procedures were performed to "put my right foot and ankle back together" back in March of this year but I still have some permanent disabilities of walking and minor pain. My symptoms of Neurotrophy set in gradually beginning in June or July. The pain and symptoms of my feet and legs are gradually increasing (now in my hands). Would an MRI CONFIRM the reason for this? I need to know if these symptoms can be controlled without pain pills or procedures. Where do I go from here? Thanks

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 4 10:26am
In reply to @74shelley "I have been diagnosed Neuropathy. I do not have diabetes, I have never had chemo, sugar..." + (show)
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I have been diagnosed Neuropathy. I do not have diabetes, I have never had chemo, sugar level normal, blood pressure normal, I do not drink or smoke, and no autoimmune conditions. What I DO have was injury on my left foot (fractured) but my right foot my ankle and foot was severely injured on my bones, ankle and a ruptured tendon. 8 surgical procedures were performed to "put my right foot and ankle back together" back in March of this year but I still have some permanent disabilities of walking and minor pain. My symptoms of Neurotrophy set in gradually beginning in June or July. The pain and symptoms of my feet and legs are gradually increasing (now in my hands). Would an MRI CONFIRM the reason for this? I need to know if these symptoms can be controlled without pain pills or procedures. Where do I go from here? Thanks

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Hello @74shelley, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear that your pain and symptoms have been gradually increasing. I'm not a doctor but I think an MRI can show possible nerve damage and compression but I wouldn't think it would account for the new symptoms of pain/numbness in your hands. Controlling the symptoms without pain pills or procedures is what I think we all would want. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a lot of helpful information on their website here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

Have you met with a neurologist or specialist to discuss controlling the symptoms?

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chrisanon | @chrisanon | Sep 5 10:25am
In reply to @74shelley "I have been diagnosed Neuropathy. I do not have diabetes, I have never had chemo, sugar..." + (show)
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I have been diagnosed Neuropathy. I do not have diabetes, I have never had chemo, sugar level normal, blood pressure normal, I do not drink or smoke, and no autoimmune conditions. What I DO have was injury on my left foot (fractured) but my right foot my ankle and foot was severely injured on my bones, ankle and a ruptured tendon. 8 surgical procedures were performed to "put my right foot and ankle back together" back in March of this year but I still have some permanent disabilities of walking and minor pain. My symptoms of Neurotrophy set in gradually beginning in June or July. The pain and symptoms of my feet and legs are gradually increasing (now in my hands). Would an MRI CONFIRM the reason for this? I need to know if these symptoms can be controlled without pain pills or procedures. Where do I go from here? Thanks

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I've heard some good things about Soft ShockWave Therapy but hard to find it in many areas, though chiropractors are jumping in. The other reply was spot on. You should check with a neurologist and rule out anything spinal related (neck, back, etc that control it all.)

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74shelley | @74shelley | Sep 8 4:59am
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I've heard some good things about Soft ShockWave Therapy but hard to find it in many areas, though chiropractors are jumping in. The other reply was spot on. You should check with a neurologist and rule out anything spinal related (neck, back, etc that control it all.)

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