Guest guest Posted May 26, 2002 Report Share Posted May 26, 2002 Hi, I haven't written for some time but like to meet the new members. I had an infection on my second toe (jokingly I call it the little piggy who stayed home). I thought it got better but then my toe got red and swollen. Seem the bug went into my bone. I've been taking cepro but my x-rays don't show any improvement. However, it is not getting any worse. Treatment varies as to which Dr. I see. They are: toe bone out, toe bone scrapped, IV in hospital for 5 weeks. I think it is not as red and swollen, also doesn't hurt as much but that is no indication since my toes are numb anyway. My toe started curving under and I was walking on a part not made for walking. I think that's how I got the original infection. Anyone out there have this experience or any ideas? I remember you were in the hospital for some time Gretchen. Did you have to do the IV thing? Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2002 Report Share Posted May 26, 2002 Joan sorry to hear of your toe trouble. Can you do the IV antibotics from home as an out patient? jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2002 Report Share Posted May 26, 2002 Joan wrote: Anyone out there have this experience or any ideas? A couple of years ago I had an infected toe (my toes curl clear under so I'm walking on my toenails). I took antibiotics for a year, but it kept coming back. I finally cured it by wearing a little triangle thing that lifted my toes so I wasn't walking on the nails. I'm walking on my nails again, and the infection has not returned. An infection that gets in the bone cam be very serious and can lead to amputation if it is cellulitis. I don't know what you have, but you should probably take whatever it is very seriously. Has anyone had curled toes that later straightened out???? (without surgery that is) Kat Seattle USA http://www.icewindow.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 Thanks for the toe information. I went to the infectious disease specialist. He said he could not take a culture of it since there was no drainage any more. All the infection is in my toe bone. They can see that from the x-rays that I take every 2 weeks. All the docs are in agreement the cipro is the antibiotic one takes for bone infections. I have seen several doctors and am getting tired of traveling around. My podiatrist says after it gets better I should have the " procedure " that will stop me from walking on the curled up part. When I just had the skin infection, I did put a cushioned tube under my toe and that helped me walk without the curled under toe. But the Dr. says this is becoming an irritant on my toe so I should not wear it any longer. All say I should keep my foot elevated. But I always remember something I want, need, or have to do. So I get up often. I will ask about having the IV at home. But I think if I go to a rehab hospital or nursing home I will not walk around so much. Anyway, it looks a lot better this week and I have hopes that my next x-ray will show improvement. So I am home most of the day and making lots of arts and craft stuff. Also memorybook making. Also I am becoming addicted to playing computer games. I'll keep you posted. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 Kat, My daughter had curling of the toes. We didn't know she had CMT at the time so her doctor performed an operation on her toes, they loosened the tendons under her toes, now they don't curl! She still wears leg braces because her calf muscles are so week, but her toes are straight two years after surgery! I hope this might help! Good luck! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~Kelli --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Yes, I've had problems with my toes. Skin grows over my toenails sometimes, and at other times they burrow into my skin and become ingrown and infected. The nails on my smaller toes are very small and go upwards, thereby snagging on everything. I had to get surgery once. Jenn Patie wrote: > i wanted to ask if any of you guys had problems with toes? i`ve had problem with in growing nail, surgeon remove it and it was all fine. now something strange is going on. the toe is swelling and on the one side " meat " is growing over the nail. this side is also fester. so i don`t know... mom bought some antibiotic today and something to soak toe in it. but if it won`t work i`ll be forced to go to surgeon again... > take care and thanks for the answer in advance > patie > -- Jenn Malatesta http://www.isoc.net/brokeninside/nekrosys/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 thanks jenn Re: toe problem Yes, I've had problems with my toes. Skin grows over my toenails sometimes, and at other times they burrow into my skin and become ingrown and infected. The nails on my smaller toes are very small and go upwards, thereby snagging on everything. I had to get surgery once. Jenn Patie wrote: > i wanted to ask if any of you guys had problems with toes? i`ve had problem with in growing nail, surgeon remove it and it was all fine. now something strange is going on. the toe is swelling and on the one side " meat " is growing over the nail. this side is also fester. so i don`t know... mom bought some antibiotic today and something to soak toe in it. but if it won`t work i`ll be forced to go to surgeon again... > take care and thanks for the answer in advance > patie > -- Jenn Malatesta http://www.isoc.net/brokeninside/nekrosys/ A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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