Re: help! Blister after 24 hours in the DBB

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had red spots, too, but the pressure sore was very obviously

different than just redness. It was a black/dark purple area

surrounded by a deep red/maroon circle and was actually indented. I

think you are smart to take them off periodically and check for

problems. I left the shoes on for about 20 hours without taking

them off (was afraid of putting them back on...yes, foolish in

hindsight). Her feet looked just fine the evening before when I put

on the shoes.

screamed for the first 12 hours unless she was nursing or

sleeping and then calmed down. Her behavior was fairly normal, just

a little fussy after that first 12 hours so I had no idea a terrible

sore was developing. had redness on her heels, as well, but

this was not bad and is pretty normal, I think. You cannot miss a

pressure sore. I cried when I saw it...it was horrible. 's

feet were a bit beat up from the casts, too, so I understand what

you mean about not knowing what to look for. 's big toes are

abnormally curved so I think this is why she developed the sore on

her toe. Good luck with the shoes!

Carol and , 10-27-05, bcf

> > > (age 2 months with bcf) got her Markell shoes

with the 6 inch

> > > DBB yesterday afternoon. When I took them off this

afternoon, she had

> > > developed a bad blister on her right foot big toe on the

side. Her

> > > toes curve over so that the toenail is a bit on the side

of her foot

> > > rather than on the top so the shoe evidently rubbed it.

There is a

> > > dark red blister and some dried blood (black) under the

skin of her

> > > toenail on the side. I don't think I can put these shoes

back on my

> > > baby. I will get her in to see her orthopedist tomorrow

but it is

> > > breaking my heart. screamed and cried for about

the first 12

> > > hours in the shoes (unless she was nursing or sleeping),

but she

> > > seemed to adjust and has been pretty happy today. I have

thought of

> > > going to see Dr. Ponseti and wonder if I should order the

> > > shoes. I don't care what it costs...insurance didn't even

pay for the

> > > Markells' and the DBB...I just want my baby to be

comfortable and have

> > > good feet. Thanks for any help or advice,

> > >

> > > Carol and , bcf, 10-27-05, just started DBB 23/7

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