Hi all,

I do have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis in this foot so it could very well be a mechanical issue of some sort. It's not like me to go to emergency but the pain was rapidly firing every 10 seconds or so for over 24 hours. It feels like I have broken something as I have a horrible time with weight bearing especially when it's cold. It has calmed down somewhat today but it's still coming on strong even at the most unexpected moments.

Mrs D, I had an x ray yesterday but the emergency doctor didn't think there was anything significant, just sent me home. Fortunately he did order a bone scan and that should tell us if this is a mechanical problem or not. I'm to call tomorrow to get my appointment booked.

Mike, I waited 6 years to have my screws removed, scared about the possible worsening of my RSD too. Ultimately they just were working there way out on there own as they became loose causing more havoc making it much worse in the long run. I wished I had acted sooner because possibly they could gotten all of them out. There are ways to manage the potential RSD flare from this type of procedure. Give me a shout if you decide to go through with having them removed. Thanks for the tip on the Voltaren Gel, I'll ask my doctor about that when I see him.

Hi Ada, I don't think we can get lidocaine patches up here but I will ask about them too. I do get lidocaine infusions, had one last Tuesday but it's not helping this time around.

It was once recommended by a consult doctor that I could try methodone. He says he's had great success with it, basically that is the primary drug he he prescribes for pain management. I'll go there if I have to but I want to see what the results of the bone scan are before I get into trying any new drugs. I'm glad to hear it is helping you.

Thanks all for your and suggestions. We have such a great group here, I feel very blessed to have your support.

MsL