[golfing eagles]

To the OP:

I hope you have been following all this. If so, it should be clear that this site really won't help much. Non-professionals tend to see everything through the lens of their own or family's personal experience. Note how 3 or 4 posters state they have identical symptoms to you, but each have a different condition. Your physician will have a much broader perspective on the possible diagnoses and how to test for them. If you have the mobility, it's fine to go to Shands or Mayo. But what people don't realize is that Shands and Mayo are just buildings, and unfortunately they assume that every doctor there is a top expert. Far, far from the case. And at Shands, since it is a teaching hospital, you are likely to first be seen by a medical student or a resident. So check out any specialists you are referred to. I may be prejudiced, but I prefer American medical school graduates that are MD's and not DO's who trained at an American University hospital and don't consider English their second language
Hope you get the answers you need, take care.

[Nucky]

I don't know how to advise you but I have been in your shoes. Pain is the Great Motivator and is what finally got me to a Specialist. I swore off-Web MD several years ago on the advice of my Primary & TOTV Doctors.

I hope you get some relief quickly, its a rough problem to have. Some days the pain still comes back on me but is manageable nowadays. Good Luck.

[Barbara 3489]

Get a ultra sound on legs. I needed Orthopaedic socks to help with the blood flow

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

To the OP:

I hope you have been following all this. If so, it should be clear that this site really won't help much. Non-professionals tend to see everything through the lens of their own or family's personal experience. Note how 3 or 4 posters state they have identical symptoms to you, but each have a different condition. Your physician will have a much broader perspective on the possible diagnoses and how to test for them. If you have the mobility, it's fine to go to Shands or Mayo. But what people don't realize is that Shands and Mayo are just buildings, and unfortunately they assume that every doctor there is a top expert. Far, far from the case. And at Shands, since it is a teaching hospital, you are likely to first be seen by a medical student or a resident. So check out any specialists you are referred to. I may be prejudiced, but I prefer American medical school graduates that are MD's and not DO’s trained at an American University hospital and don't consider English their second language
Hope you get the answers you need, take care.

Hello again, golfing eagles,

I would like to know that upon which you base your prejudice against DO’s. We have a DO in our family — and just for the record — she was accepted into both kinds of med schools. She chose to become a DO.

I see you also are prejudiced against docs not born in this country. I have dealt with 4 Indian doctors over the years — different situations — different family members needing care. They were a rheumatologist, a cardiologist, a pulmonologist, and a surgeon. Each was an outstanding diagnostician, without arrogance, and they actually seemed to like “old people.” Curiosity and caring seemed to be a natural part of their psychological makeup. That’s my experience — which I just had to throw in here because when I see painting with a wide brush, it makes me grouchy — and I just have to speak up.

Insightful, sassy Boomer

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Hello again, golfing eagles,

I would like to know that upon which you base your prejudice against DO’s. We have a DO in our family — and just for the record — she was accepted into both kinds of med schools. She chose to become a DO.

I see you also are prejudiced against docs not born in this country. I have dealt with 4 Indian doctors over the years — different situations — different family members needing care. They were a rheumatologist, a cardiologist, a pulmonologist, and a surgeon. Each was an outstanding diagnostician, without arrogance, and they actually seemed to like “old people.” Curiosity and caring seemed to be a natural part of their psychological makeup. That’s my experience — which I just had to throw in here because when I see painting with a wide brush, it makes me grouchy — and I just have to speak up.

Insightful, sassy Boomer

I want to join you in wondering.

I have been doctored by a few non American doctors...my experience has always, with no exception been fantastic.

And I had serious issues many years ago, resolved by a D O, and I asked about the DO part, never having been in the care of someone with that designation, and he explained it was his choice.

[Mel6054]

Have you been bitten by a tick?

[ithos]

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain, swelling and deformity. As the tissue that lines your joints (synovial membrane) becomes inflamed and thickened, fluid builds up and joints erode and degrade. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints.

If it is an autoimmune disease like Rheumatoid Arthritis, then it can be stopped in most cases by diet. Same as for gout. But it will not reverse permanent damage.

Flashback Friday: Why Do Plant-Based Diets Help Rheumatoid Arthritis? | NutritionFacts.org

[mysunshine1948]

Swelling feet means heart/circulation problems. See a pulmonary specialist.

[Tommy55]

Gout

[sktb888]

Originally Posted by jj6426

I am going to see a doctor soon -but am wondering if anyone else has ever had this unusual problem. My feet are swollen--and I can hardly come to a standing position from having been seated for awhile. The pain is almost unbearable--. especially in the mornings. I live alone and do everything myself. But it's getting so hard to go out and do errands. I'm about ready to start using a shopping cart that you can sit in. (Ready physically, not mentally) My doctor had concluded that I have arthritis--based on aches and pains I've had in the past year--particularly my hands--and because everything else of a similar and serious nature has been ruled out.
So my question is, have any of you ever had such pain in their feet that they can hardly walk -- and if so, what was the cause of it--and how was it treated? I would so appreciate hearing from you!

1. Get off salt and processed foods.

2. Yoga. Start with chair yoga after getting your docs ok.

3. Exercise. Find out what type you can do from your doctor.

Good luck.

[Rsenholzi]

I have found that the drS down here blow you off constantly . Had heart fluttering and they blew me off until it lasted 2 hours and I needed an ablation. Take matters into your own hands. First the swelling is something to take notice of. I would make an appt with a cardiologist for a full work up. It could be the heart is not allowing you to dispose of the fluids. If this is so , that could be why you can’t walk. Meanwhile , stop your salt intake and see if this helps. No added salt , no eating out. When you eat out they put tons of salt on the food. Flavor your food with salt free products. Limit your liquids to Water , 8 glasses a day - no caffeine. See if this helps with the swelling. Next make an appt with a vascular dr to check the circulation in your extremities. You could also have blockages in your legs. You don’t say if you are on meds. Some meds with cause these symptoms also especially beta blockers and choresterol meds. Check the side effects of the meds you are on. If any cause these symptoms ask you dr to change to another drug. I found I went through many drugs before I could find a drug that didn’t cause symptoms like these. However, using a forum like this to bounce ideas is ok but don’t take it as a be all and end all. People on here are not drs and can only give ideas not diagnosis. You need a dr for that. Good luck and keep us informed. Praying for you

[kathy1516]

Actually they have equipment there and the ability to diagnose the issue right there. If it’s urgent, they will not release you but send you to the hospital affiliated with the ER. This also applies if they can’t immediately diagnose the problem. They won’t send you to another physician but to the hospital for longitudinal care. Been there done that on more than one occasion.

[PugMom]

after all these posts, how is the OP feeling? did u get in touch with a Dr>? are you feeling better?

[CrabCake]

Ok, I've been in your shoes and schlepping from one specialist to another really is time consuming, not to mention worrisome when no one seems to be able to help you. I've been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and migraines (by a neurologist) and with fibromyalgia (by a rheumatologist), both of which are painful and made it difficult to walk. I've been diagnosed with low B12 and extreme anemia. Everyone who's told you that it could be heart related is right...congestive heart failure will cause your feet to swell and also cause weakness in your limbs. I have had several "things" (I think that's the correct medical term) treated, but as a whole, I think mine might boil down to the fibromyalgia which covers several of my symptoms.

I say all of this to whole heartedly endorse what others have already said...if your primary care physician can't see you today, then go to an urgent care facility. All this schlepping to and fro from one doctor to another is enough to wear you out, not to mention all the germs you're coming in contact with at all those different offices! Best of luck and please do keep us posted!

[kathy1516]

Originally Posted by PugMom

after all these posts, how is the OP feeling? did u get in touch with a Dr>? are you feeling better?

Villages Hospital is a UFHealth hospital, same as Shands.