[alt1268]

my foot this past fall.

[Mark56]

Have you sneaked into my house of late? We share similar symptomology there. Edema, discoloration....... originally thought RSD [as with my right arm]. The nuclear study ruled out RSD and demonstrated gout in the foot and a different situation emanating from my neck for the right arm. Even so, we have matching feet.

Yup,
Prayin for ya,
Mark56zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[alt1268]

Mark, I sure did sneak into your house. I was hidding under the bed. That's how I got a picture of your foot. lol. At least I know that I am not the only one with funny looking feet.

[ger715]

Originally Posted by alt1268

Mark, I sure did sneak into your house. I was hidding under the bed. That's how I got a picture of your foot. lol. At least I know that I am not the only one with funny looking feet.

Just wondering...do you still have this condition?

It looks very similiar to my stasis dermatatis, along with edema. I have had this condition shortly after having bladder surgery more than 3 years ago. The feet and ankle discoloration started with some form of lesion under the skin. It is raising up to the knees. That is supposedly as high as it goes. Makes the PN even more painful and do take meds daily to keep the edema down.

Gerry

[alt1268]

Gerry
I had 3 lsb (lumbar sympathetic blocks) 1 week apart in December and it relieved the majority of my symptoms. I still have burning in both feet a little swelling and pain is well controlled most days by pain patches. I feel that god has blessed me with the relief I have gotten. Oh yeah I have also been taken l-Arginine which is a vitamin. QUOTE=ger715;889577]Just wondering...do you still have this condition?

It looks very similiar to my stasis dermatatis, along with edema. I have had this condition shortly after having bladder surgery more than 3 years ago. The feet and ankle discoloration started with some form of lesion under the skin. It is raising up to the knees. That is supposedly as high as it goes. Makes the PN even more painful and do take meds daily to keep the edema down.

Gerry[/QUOTE]

[ger715]

Originally Posted by alt1268

Gerry
I had 3 lsb (lumbar sympathetic blocks) 1 week apart in December and it relieved the majority of my symptoms. I still have burning in both feet a little swelling and pain is well controlled most days by pain patches. I feel that god has blessed me with the relief I have gotten. Oh yeah I have also been taken l-Arginine which is a vitamin. QUOTE=ger715;889577]Just wondering...do you still have this condition?

It looks very similiar to my stasis dermatatis, along with edema. I have had this condition shortly after having bladder surgery more than 3 years ago. The feet and ankle discoloration started with some form of lesion under the skin. It is raising up to the knees. That is supposedly as high as it goes. Makes the PN even more painful and do take meds daily to keep the edema down.

Gerry

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You are indeed very blessed these blocks were helpful. I can use the patches on my spine; but not on the legs or feet.

Yes, Stasis Dermatis is progressive. The lesions can come thru the skin because the skin on the feet and ankles is so thin. It has been extending to the knee. Does not go away. Edema is one of the problems as well. I take a couple of lasic daily to keep leg, feet and ankle swelling down. This all started after my bladder prolapsed. Surgery was done to put the bladder back in a sling. Unfortunately, there is a lot about mesh sling problems. Not sure if some of the complications are from this. The urologist just reminded me I was getting older when the edema started a week after surgery.( I don't think so. )

The prolapse was caused by forcing due to severe constipation (take daily laxatives) from Oxycontin and Oxycodone which I take daily as well. Had spinal fusion/laminectomy 5 1/2 years ago Still have quite a bit of pain, and PN, burning of feet, ankles and leg pain.



Gerry

[alt1268]

Gerry,

I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties. Do you wear compression hose? These help tremdously with edema. (the best one's are the one's you get fitted for "Jobst" is one of them)

[ger715]

Originally Posted by alt1268

Gerry,

I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties. Do you wear compression hose? These help tremdously with edema. (the best one's are the one's you get fitted for "Jobst" is one of them)

Because of the PN, the compression is unbearable. I purchased several at the medical pharmacy . They also fit them speical order as well. Spent quite a bit; but can keep them on for very long. The burning in feet and ankles really takes off.

Have problem elevating my feet as high as is recommended because of the spine problems. I use my elbows to take pressure off my spine when at a table and have really indented my lounge chair I watch TV with the pressure of the elbows .Can't sit too long or stand too long. I still, even with the meds for the edema have my left ankle swelling by evening, as well as the burning pain.


Gerry

[nalakity]

This is how my foot looked in the beginnning of my RSD...now it just changes color and stays as cold as possible.

[cactusfoot]

A picture of my misery, hope it works and someone knows a bit about what is shown.