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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:38:36 PM EDT
Went to the foot and ankle surgeon today. Got to sit there and watch the portable ultrasound while they used it to guide the needle in between one of the joints in my foot to inject it with cortisone. Fusion is probably next. I guess they have to try injections before surgery for ins co. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:49:25 PM EDT
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I am not a doctor but the last thing you want is surgery. If getting a shot or even one every so often is better than surgery. I hope the shot helps you.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 4:01:20 PM EDT
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I've had 3 separate left ankle fusion surgeries. The first two surgeries were done by the same doctor. The doctor ONLY used cadaver bone the two times. After another failed fusion I went to a new doctor and he did my final fusion. Why did the 2nd doctor's surgery fuse the ankle? Because he used cadaver bone AND bone from my left knee bone. Expect to have nerve damage to your foot resulting in some numbness. That was my experience was.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 6:38:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ddollen: I've had 3 separate left ankle fusion surgeries. The first two surgeries were done by the same doctor. The doctor ONLY used cadaver bone the two times. After another failed fusion I went to a new doctor and he did my final fusion. Why did the 2nd doctor's surgery fuse the ankle? Because he used cadaver bone AND bone from my left knee bone. Expect to have nerve damage to your foot resulting in some numbness. That was my experience was. As debilitating as the arthritis pain is (was) in my foot, I would welcome some numbness. I couldn't even get from bed to the attached bath to piss for a couple of days. That's how far down it put me. 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 6:52:09 PM EDT
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I've broken my right ankle twice and the left once.
Big toes so many times I can't remember. Nail and staph infection from thinking it would go away. Hospital for 14 days. I was 13, so not I'm not an idiot. Skate boarding, moto, BMX. I'm probably right behind you. Nerve pain and numbness feels like needles and pins. I'm on my feet all day and that helps with the stiffness somewhat. I'm 60 and just bought a new 24 Husky FX350 to go riding with my son. I never stopped riding, but yes, I'm an idiot Good luck and seek out a different Dr. if you aren't convinced. I kinda regret the surgeon who fixed my broken femur/tibia plateau fracture. BRAAAPPP. 
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Posted: 5/13/2024 10:52:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bat15: I am not a doctor but the last thing you want is surgery. If getting a shot or even one every so often is better than surgery. I hope the shot helps you. It's a stop gap measure at best. I saw all of the MRI images and he explained them all. There's no cartridge left between some of the joints, bone spurs, ect. I thought it was odd that it was all even more visible on a cheap, portable ultrasound than the $$$$ MRI scans. Money money money!! It's kind of a life changing event for me. I have to come to grips with an aging body. I'm heading to my mountain place, hiring a dozer and making it ZT mower friendly. No more walk behind mowing and weed eating that rock garden. I did it for exercise, but that's not going to happen any more. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:02:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Waldo: Went to the foot and ankle surgeon today. Got to sit there and watch the portable ultrasound while they used it to guide the needle in between one of the joints in my foot to inject it with cortisone. Fusion is probably next. I guess they have to try injections before surgery for ins co. I went 1 for 2 a few years ago. One had to be scoped, scraped, glued, fake bone graft, and whatever else had me on one foot for 6 weeks. The other one took 2 shots and has not been much of an issue since. I can really feel when a big weather event/change is coming though. The one they scoped+++ is gtg. No weather pains. Those shots are exciting ehh? |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:06:37 PM EDT
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Knee replacement for me, when I can’t take it anymore.
Hip is probably right behind. Shits wore out…. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:13:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PR361: Knee replacement for me, when I can’t take it anymore. Hip is probably right behind. Shits wore out…. Brother in law had a knee done at 70+. He was OK in about 8 months. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:17:44 PM EDT
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I had bilateral knees about 15 months ago, walk about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 miles most days now.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:34:34 PM EDT
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Find stem cell therapy or platelet rich plasma injection.....stay away from chain shops....
May have to do it several times, and its pricey |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:41:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zach_: Those shots are exciting ehh? Not my first rodeo. I've had them in my shoulder, knee and elbow. First time in the top of my freaking foot though. I told the women to leave the room because I was going to swear. I think the doc kept them there so I wouldn't smack him upside the head. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:42:26 PM EDT
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Sorry to hear, man
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:45:45 PM EDT
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Good luck sir. I had major surgery on my left ankle/foot due to pain resulting from abnormal bone growth and tendon tearing due to a snake bite. I now have neuropathy in the foot along with my pinky toe now trying to go underneath the toe next to it. Do what you have to do to avoid surgery if possible.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:48:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Not my first rodeo. I've had them in my shoulder, knee and elbow. First time in the top of my freaking foot though. I told the women to leave the room because I was going to swear. I think the doc kept them there so I wouldn't smack him upside the head. My back went into full spasm the last time I got a shot in the ankle. I have trouble with flat medical tables. MRIs suck. I would compare it to laying on a 2x8 with no place to put your elbows. I had to stop after a couple minutes on my first try. Meds did the trick for my second go around. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:50:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QwikKotaTx: Sorry to hear, man Some of us live long enough to get old, some don't. I lived a hard life working and I have to pay for it. A lot of my friends never made it. The bad thing is that I make more money since I've retired than I ever did working. It just took all those years to figure out how to do it. Wish I had a time machine.  Getting old isn't for the faint of heart. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:51:46 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Waldo: Went to the foot and ankle surgeon today. Got to sit there and watch the portable ultrasound while they used it to guide the needle in between one of the joints in my foot to inject it with cortisone. Fusion is probably next. I guess they have to try injections before surgery for ins co. I was getting cortisone injections in my shoulder every 6 months for about 2 and a half years before the doctor said no more. I had to have my rotator cuff done. That really sucked. Then later I was getting by with cortisone in my left knee until the doctor said no more and had to have a knee replacement. That sucked too. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:52:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zach_: MRIs suck. I would compare it to laying on a 2x8 with no place to put your elbows. I had to stop after a couple minutes on my first try. Meds did the trick for my second go around. I fall asleep in the MRI machine. I ask for ear plugs instead of music. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:53:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: I fall asleep in the MRI machine. I ask for ear plugs instead of music. I fell asleep the 2 times in the MRI machine. Those were nice 45 min or so naps. I used ear plugs also. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:56:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tcfla]
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I took my first venture into big needles in joints last week. Hip bursitis that I triggered by climbing stairs
 . Old man ailments now, I must say, the shot paid off. I was not anticipating the shot or result to go well.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:57:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 50cal: I fell asleep the 2 times in the MRI machine. Those were nice 45 min or so naps. I used ear plugs also. When I go in for them, I say "frequent flyer, earplugs" and they don't fuss over me. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:59:56 PM EDT
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Toradol is your friend!
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Posted: 5/14/2024 12:05:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smokie: Toradol is your friend! Prednisone is my friend. No inflammation, no pain. (in my case). The one doc gave me Relafen instead. I never heard of it. Pick it up at the pharmacy, looked it up when I got home, walked over to the trash can and tossed it in. No fucking way would I take that garbage. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 6:48:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: I fall asleep in the MRI machine. I ask for ear plugs instead of music. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Originally Posted By zach_: MRIs suck. I would compare it to laying on a 2x8 with no place to put your elbows. I had to stop after a couple minutes on my first try. Meds did the trick for my second go around. I fall asleep in the MRI machine. I ask for ear plugs instead of music. Kind of like a bad metal show. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 7:50:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Not my first rodeo. I've had them in my shoulder, knee and elbow. First time in the top of my freaking foot though. I told the women to leave the room because I was going to swear. I think the doc kept them there so I wouldn't smack him upside the head. I swear, you and I must be kin! 
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:25:55 PM EDT
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Sorry op hang in there.
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