I would like to talk to a diabetic with charcot and a ankle fusion. I am now in!
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My foot is swollen and up my leg after walking on my foot for the first time in 3 months. Will the swelling every go away. The Doc wants me back off of it 100% for a couple more weeks. Not sure what 2 more weeks will do if anything. Getting discouraged. Will it just take time for the swelling to go and if ever? If I know there is a light at the end I can handle it. The fusion went wonderful, ankle has fused after 3 months. If anyone has anything simiular would love to talk to you.
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I'm not a diabetic, but i know about ankle pain. 2 yrs ago I ws in acar accident and broke my heel and taylor joint (that's under the ankle joint). Also the ligaments, tendons , nerves, and blood vessels were damaged. My toenails didn't grow for 8 months! On the upside of that my pedicure really lasted! Ha! The swelling was horrendous! From my knee down to my toes was the same size. I was in a cast for 6 weeks and wore an equalizer boot to my knee for a year. The swelling went down about 6 months after I got out of the boot. I still have lots of pain and suffering, and my doctor and i are contemplating joint fusion. The sound of that is scary to me, like will I be left with a limp for life. (I already limp but I keep hoping it will gradually go away). You're not alone and now I know I'm not either!
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