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Muscle loss in foot, 5 months after surgery.

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kristina73093
kristina73093

So 5 months ago, I had ankle surgery (see other discussions) that has seen recovery full of complications.

I am gaining back the muscle I lost in my calf due to immobilization, but now am discovering that the muscles in my foot are wasting away.

I am type 2 diabetic, with unconfirmed rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative bone disease, both affecting the same foot.

I now wonder what else is going on considering there is now this finding to add to my list of complications.

Cab I wait to see my surgeon in March, or do I go see my family dr in the meantime?

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  • sandi27417
    sandi27417 kristina73093

    Posted

    that is worrisome however, I had muscle loss from being non weight bearing for 8 weeks then another 4 in a boot. I could  not believe how skinny my leg and foot was. Just don't know, maybe a look from your family practice doc? 

    • kristina73093
      kristina73093 sandi27417

      Posted

      My foot was swollen for almost 4 months, and today is the first time I've actually really looked at it since the swelling dissipated.

  • kristina73093
    kristina73093

    Posted

    I just did a bit more reading and found a couple of things that make sense to me.

    The surgeon I'm pretty sure, Torr a tendon during surgery. According to what I read, this can be a cause of muscle wasting.

    Also, rheumatoid arthritis can be a cause of this.

    I see my rheumatologist on the 1st, maybe she can shed some light in the issue.

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