Guest guest Posted August 11, 2002 Report Share Posted August 11, 2002 June, I am very happy to see that you have returned, but not pleased to hear the latest. Those bozos who missed the infection are not scoring any points with me (did they even do any tests????). Have you contacted your podiatrist and rheumatologist as well? I am very concerned given your last episodes with your foot and knee and think the other doctors better weigh in since you have been on Enbrel for a fairly long time. Wouldn't want you to take any crazy chances with a widespread infection! [ ] stuff > First,allow me to apologize for my inactivity of late. It is wonderful to see our list expanding and I welcome you all with open arms. a,I lost the picture you sent me,so if you can,could you upload it to the group for me.I have been reading with great interest all the sites on feet,so thanks . > > As you know I have stressed many times over for everyone afflicted with RA to take care of your feet by seeing a podiatrist on a regular basis. My latest fiasco is the worst I have experienced. I have a nodule where a lot of folks have bunions, on Monday it was very tender and stinging so I soaked my foot in salt water. Went to a friends for dinner and about 4pm and by 7pm it was swollen to the size of golf ball so off wewent to the emergency where we waited 5 hours only to be told he thought it was Gout and gave me a scrip. My GP was away so I went to his partner who also agreed it was gout. All I wanted was somebody to burst it and getrid of the pain. By Thursday when my own GP was back,he took one look and grabbed a syringe,stuck the needle in and drained it off. Instant relief! It was an abscess and now has become ulcerated so GP is desperately trying to save the top of my foot. I had to stop the Enbrel because of the infection. I just finished soaking my foot in Epsom salts and warm water. It is now bandaged but starting to sting again so obviously it will erupt again during the night. > > This is probably more than you needed to know but want to emphasize about taking care of your feet,examining them daily yourself looking for any unusual redness or swelling. > > Sorry to bore you with all this but I have had so much pain I just had to tell someone who would understand. > > Hugs & Love to you all. > > June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2002 Report Share Posted August 11, 2002 i know the trouble with feet too, sorry to hear you are having a rough time. mine gave me bextra. i felt like i had bugs crawling all over. i was out once yesterday. i was up to 100 yesterday. my son adopted a new kitten. we have been busy baby-proofing. she is so cute. my dog isn't really happy, but she is aking much better than the last time we tried this. i guess it gives me something to do. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2002 Report Share Posted August 11, 2002 June, This is terrible! How come the other doctors didn't know what to do??? It seems we can become at great risk when our " regular " doctors are unavailable. This must change!! How is your foot today?? Suzanne > From: " june dixon " <juner24@...> > Date: 2002/08/10 Sat PM 10:10:07 EDT > " Arthritis " <RA-Support > > Subject: [ ] stuff > > First,allow me to apologize for my inactivity of late. It is wonderful to see our list expanding and I welcome you all with open arms. a,I lost the picture you sent me,so if you can,could you upload it to the group for me.I have been reading with great interest all the sites on feet,so thanks . > > As you know I have stressed many times over for everyone afflicted with RA to take care of your feet by seeing a podiatrist on a regular basis. My latest fiasco is the worst I have experienced. I have a nodule where a lot of folks have bunions, on Monday it was very tender and stinging so I soaked my foot in salt water. Went to a friends for dinner and about 4pm and by 7pm it was swollen to the size of golf ball so off wewent to the emergency where we waited 5 hours only to be told he thought it was Gout and gave me a scrip. My GP was away so I went to his partner who also agreed it was gout. All I wanted was somebody to burst it and getrid of the pain. By Thursday when my own GP was back,he took one look and grabbed a syringe,stuck the needle in and drained it off. Instant relief! It was an abscess and now has become ulcerated so GP is desperately trying to save the top of my foot. I had to stop the Enbrel because of the infection. I just finished soaking my foot in Epsom salts and warm water. It is now bandaged but starting to sting again so obviously it will erupt again during the night. > > This is probably more than you needed to know but want to emphasize about taking care of your feet,examining them daily yourself looking for any unusual redness or swelling. > > Sorry to bore you with all this but I have had so much pain I just had to tell someone who would understand. > > Hugs & Love to you all. > > June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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