[bocaabend]

Go to Shands Hospital in Gainesville and see their rheumatoid dept

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Villagesgal

Make an appt with Shands or the Mayo clinic for a full workup. Our Villages health doctor never found out what was wrong with my husband and over 2 years he kept getting worse and worse. We went to Shands for a full workup, he had Parkinsons, no shaking, but falls and difficulty walking, and had had it they said for about 5 years. They put him on meds and his physical abilities improved greatly. He died 2 years later, but thanks to Shands physical his last 2 years were not terrible. Go to Shands or Mayo clinic, do this for yourself, especially since you live alone. Good luck to you.

Problem sounds complicated enough that she may end up there, but I'd play it out locally first. If the answer becomes evident quickly, it will avoid a lot of unnecessary testing and travel

[merrymini]

If you are suffering, your doctor should be very active in finding a solution for you. Unfortunately, a doctor may not be as good as we wish but you only find out when something goes wrong. You need to be your own advocate. Maybe a new doctor is in order.

[William S. Cook]

Having suffered very similar symptons a foot doctor determined that I suffered from "Plantar Faciatis".
Google that problem for an evaluation of matching issues.
William S. Cook
Public Adjuster

[FromNY]

Neuropathy is a possibility. Yes a specialist and full workup would be wise. More importantly is the immediate concerns: You live alone. Do you have any family or support friends in area? If you cannot stand easily you Can fall hard. Keep cell phone or alert button on you. If you drive and legs give out you may cause an accident. How safe is your physical environment? Do you have pets that will need care if you are unable to move around? Are your health care directives in order and on file at doctors and hospital? Please insist on seeing MD ASAP. From what you stated it could be Cardiac? lung? Neurological? Or any or all body systems. May angels assist you in finding relief and solutions and keep you safe.

[George and Kjarla Foster]

If your doctor requests blood work, have the uric acid panel included. If it is high (say 8 or 9 rather than 5), you may have gout which often manifests itself in the feet. Do your feet swell, turn red or purple in color, feel hot to the touch, and are tender to the touch? A rheumatologist can help you resolve this if it turns out to be gout.

[Klindsl]

Call your MD now, describe worsening of condition. Get an earlier appointment. The swollen ankles could represent fluid retention and heart problem or medication or dietary imbalance. You cannot self diagnose. Go to your MD sooner by advocating for an appointment now!!

[Bridget Staunton]

As an observer, always read TOTV, you are wonderful & kind. Thank you for being a wonderful neighbor

[lynch@thevisionbridge.com]

Ask your doctor about gabapentin and declofenac. Two things that have helped me.

[brfree1411@aol.com]

So sorry for your pain. Have they ruled out phlebitis & blood clots?
Just an idea. Hope you find out what it is.

[jammendolia]

My mother had that problem. Besides neuropathy my mother had that problem. Besides neuropathy(numbness) she had very poor circulation in her legs and feet. They suggested putting stunts in her legs

[wiltma]

Originally Posted by jammendolia

My mother had that problem. Besides neuropathy my mother had that problem. Besides neuropathy(numbness) she had very poor circulation in her legs and feet. They suggested putting stunts in her legs

Stents?

[Gigi3000]

Originally Posted by Villagesgal

Make an appt with Shands or the Mayo clinic for a full workup. Our Villages health doctor never found out what was wrong with my husband and over 2 years he kept getting worse and worse. We went to Shands for a full workup, he had Parkinsons, no shaking, but falls and difficulty walking, and had had it they said for about 5 years. They put him on meds and his physical abilities improved greatly. He died 2 years later, but thanks to Shands physical his last 2 years were not terrible. Go to Shands or Mayo clinic, do this for yourself, especially since you live alone. Good luck to you.

I take care of my 79 year old aunt. We were running like crazy between the kidney dr, gastroenterologist, family dr and heart dr. We never seem to get anywhere doing this. But when her situation finally caused her to be admitted to the hospital, the situation was always cleared up quickly. I cant understand this. Putting these elderly people with mobility issues through all this running. It sounds like your way might be better.

[frogger495]

I have a friend that has Neuropathy in her feet and it’s very painful.

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!

[Rosie1950]

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!

You could be having a bout with gout.
Gout is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis. It usually develops in the big toe BUT can develop in any body joint, including the ankle. It can cause water retention. It forms when your body has too much Uric acid. This acid forms sharp crystals that cause sudden bouts of pain , tenderness AND swelling.
I would imagine it would be terrible in both feet.
If u have already been diagnosed with arthritis, I would want a referral to a specialist in arthritis. (Rheumatology)