Re: I am desperate for any help I can get/ aka Amethyst Angel

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> aka Amethyst Angel wrote:

>I did go and get X-rays, nothing is broken or cracked, just showed some

" erosion " from the arthritis.  I finally  had to go to the hospital, was

there

for several days and was sent home with more pain pills,  which I

really need

now, and instructions on exercise and an antibiotic.  They

said there might be

some infection in my feet.

>My feet are still

swollen most of the time and really hurt, I still can't walk at all,

I

can barely transfer to and from my bed.  I have been standing,

stretching, and massaging

when I can, I have some cream that is supposed to ease the pain when rubbed on

but it

doesn't seem to help.

>Of course the rest of me hurts even worse because I have to move

myself around without using my feet.  I do keep running low grade

fevers but I have done that for a long time.  I am so discouraged and

depressed with all of this, all I want to do is lay and cry!  I can

only stand for a couple of minutes at a time and that takes a lot out

of me

Hi 

Have you seen an orthopedic surgeon,  or at least your primary doctor?

A physical therapist should be able to help you and eventually show you

how to use a walker for awhile.

Is there someone who can take care of you while your feet heal? An

infection, and swelling in your feet can be vary dangerous.

I'm not a doctor,  but I am a retired registered nurse, so you really

should be in bed, or a recliner with your feet elevated,  unless

your doctor says you should walk on them. 

I am so sorry to hear that you are in such misery. Please take good

care of yourself and let us know how you are doing.

Kaylene

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dear , Right now i am in bad pain too but i can pray for you Hugs, cathiett

> aka Amethyst Angel wrote:

>My feet are still swollen most of the time and really hurt, I

still can't walk at all, I can barely transfer to and from my bed.

I have been standing, stretching, and massaging when I can, I have some cream

that is supposed to ease the pain when rubbed on but it

doesn't seem to help.