Re: Failed EPF Surgery
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Posted by Peggy on September 24, 1998 at 19:08:37:
I have been off work since Oct. 1997. Before that I worked on a Casino boat, working 12 hour shifts for the just over two years. Lots of time on my feet. In 1996 my feet started bothering me. I went and bought the best shoes recommended by the shoe deailer {SAS} along with generic orthodics. They worked for a while. The pain came back worse than before. In April of 1997 I received injections of cortizone in both heels. For three weeks I could barly walk. Iwas given a sit down job for this time period. The Dr. said if it dosn't work I should see a speicalist. In Oct. of 1997 I went to see a DMP and received two more injections. The first visit he was talking surgery because of my history and because I had tried all other methods of relief. He suggested time off and I was off for 3 months sick leave to see if it would help. It didn't. I had my first EPF on my fight foot in Jan 98 and the left in Mar 98. The pain is worse than before surgery, my gate has changed causing ankel problems. The night splints seem to help that, but my arches and heels ache constantly. The worst pain is localized around the scar tissue caused by surgery and wearing custom orthodics is impossible. I continue with PT, ultrasound, icing, and massages. I can't walk a block without pain and I don't see any relief in the near future. By the way, the surgeon is convinced he fixed the PF, claiming never to have failed, and wants me to see a psychologist. I think he needs one for his ego. Even after that he recommended additinal shots. Go figure!
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