New meds

[Skippy]

Kazza, if you don't mind me asking did you have the surgery for the bunion? I have one and I was referred to a surgeon, although I never actually went as it seemed to ease off again. Every now and then it gets painful again and I wonder if I should go back...

[kazzafunk]

Skippy: Yes I had the bunion removed and 3 toes shortened last July (2010). I didn't realise my toes were too long and my posture was out because of it.

Aparantly it's a common operation for people wanting to wear high heels. I wish. Because of my back condition, I have worn no heel at all since 1981!! It only went wrong because I walk with a limp (so they say). They re-did it and pinned it straight in Dec and it's moved again. I think it's a good op to have if you really can't stand the pain of the bunion. I am one of the unlucky ones who it's not worked for. I have something called complex regional pain syndrome now - not nice, look it up!

With hindsight I would be wary of having the surgery or recommending it but it depends on your pain levels really. I should be having my other foot done but they'll have to drag me in to have that one done!!

Paul - I know what you mean, however when you see a professional and they say it will stop the pain and help your posture which will help your back, it's hard not to jump at the chance! I was never given literature on the failure rates (I know I could have looked it up but having no idea the rate was so high I had no cause to worry). Never warned about CRPS and after 6 visits to the surgeons they then decide that maybe they shouldn't have done the operation had they taken more notice of the way I walk on my right foot!!

Still it's sunny today, I am not taking the MS meds today as I am fed up with feeling sick and I'm going to stay at home and read a good book with my foot elevated!! Maybe some choccie later if the nausea goes.
[:D]

[Skippy]

Sorry to hear the op went wrong Kazza. My friend's mum also had problems when she had it done, and has had all sorts of other problems since. I don't know for certain if the issues are linked, but it wouldn't surprise me.

I can put up with mine - it's actually a lot less painful than when I went to the doctor. I'll probably never be able to wear high heels because of my back anyway - I'd live in Fit Flops if I could as my back is so much better when I where them!

I hope you feel better and can enjoy the chocolate x

[plasticdaft]

Enjoy the book and the day off the meds!

Paul