Hi Rozzie:

My husband was diagnosed for years with Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy. He is not now, nor has he ever been diabetic. His sugar reading is usually 84. Thats his number. Always has, probably has been. They ruled out anthing to do with Diabetes long long time ago and he had another test last year and again it was ruled out.

They did however order a spinal tap, discovered protein in his spinal fluid, and prescribed IVIG infusions once a month. Helps with his balance but does nothing for the pain between the toes. That's where his neuropathy is.

Two or so years ago he had a carotid blockage, did the stent thing, went into cardio rehab, joined a gym, went on a treadmill, AND BECAUSE HIS FEET ARE COMPLETELY NUMB, well he did not know he was developing a sore. He came home, all his socks were bloodied, I immediately took him to his podiatrist who diagnosed him with a foot ulcer.

He has had the same recurring foot ulcer for a good two years. He has been debrided more times than a fish has been gutted.

He has been prescribed orthotics, oft-loading shoes, shoe boot cam walker thingees, his ulcer would heal, then it would return.

His podiatrist would not shave down the bone. I found an orthopedic surgeon. Alan went to him (I could not go that day AND I CAN BOP MYSELF BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE LISTENED TO WHAT THE GUY SAID).

Alan came home and said "Oh, he's going to shave down the bone and take out something out of my calf". I said 'really??" and he said "Yeah, he says that if he does this calf thing, then when I walk, I won't put any pressure on the ulcer.

Well, yesterday, he has the operation, (and now you an re-read what I said about the doctor not shaving down the bone).

So next week, WHEN I WILL GO WITH HIM , I shall take notes, and you can read it right here on this thread.

That way you can compare your husband's feet with my husband's feet.
What's your husband's diagnosis by the way? My husband has never had a bone infection, never had an amputation, (thank god).
Is your hubby diabetic?