Re: Reply to Barbara2
Posted by Patti on 1/29/99
Hi,
I too had been through most of the treatments you have dealt with,anti-inflamatories, tapings, cortisone shots. I work 2 jobs that requires me to be on my feet at all times,(anyway even when not woking I found it was easier than trying to get back up on them after resting for awhile). I am new to this board only a few days ago. I have just 1 week ago undergone a endoscopic fascitiomy of my right foot. I have not experienced the pain that I thought I might have. I am having trouble staying off of it(Supposed to keep it elevated above heart). I do feel it the next day if I do too much, mainly in my other foot which is also in need of surgery but also in my back since I believe you throw off track when you walk incorrectly. I do not have all the results to help you but will try to keep you posted on my recovery as it goes. I do also know which my doctor made me fully aware of the cure rate from this surgery is only around 70 percent. But I had to do something and also have a positive attitude that it will work for me. I have to disagree with the statement that was made by someone else saying a podiatrist is not a doctor, he is a specialist in the field of feet and much more qualified than a MD. My podiatrist tried everything to help me get rid of the pain I was feeling before turning to surgery. I will keep you posted so you can make an informed decision. I did not know about this message board when I was deciding not that I know if it would have swayed me one way or the other I needed releif of the pain I was feeling.
----Patti
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