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I had ankle surgery
Excision of the right calcaneonavicular coalition - is what doctor called it. It will be 3 years thanksgiving and I still have swelling and deep pain that goes on up my leg... any words of wisdom? thinking about seeing another specialists.
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Lamborghini_Gal shofe2269
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Hi shofe, three years (to me) is a long time to go with still having swelling and deep pain. I'm sorry you're having to go through that and for this long too! If it were me, I would definitely, 100% go see another specialist. And I would keep on with the doctors/specialists, until you find one that can give you some definitive answers. I sure wish you luck!
Beth
shofe2269 Lamborghini_Gal
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Thank you! Are you better after your surgery? How long did it take to feel better for you? after surgery I did 2 weeks non-weight bearing and 3 1/2 with boot. First few months I felt like new person - now I'm back to swelling popping and cracking when walk
and steps well that's a mess
Lamborghini_Gal shofe2269
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Hi shofe,
I'm better. I have thankfully had no major issues. I was in the boot for a few weeks. My ankle (left) has frozen. I limp now. I use a cane sometimes. I crack too! LOL I'm trying to get use to that ankle doing that. I haven't felt bad at all physically. However, limping is something that I'm trying to understand is probably going to be permanent for me. Instead of saying, "I don't walk right anymore," I now try to say, "I don't walk like I did before."
Beth
shofe2269 Lamborghini_Gal
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That's great I'm glad you are doing better. I think the limp is prob gonna have to be a firend of all is with ankle issues. I'm gonna try find another specialist-
Thanks so much
Lamborghini_Gal shofe2269
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shofe, thank you! And you're right about the limp. I love the way you put that: .........the limp is going to have to be a friend....... Haha! That is a postive way to look at it, for sure. Please keep us posted, when you see another specialist.
Beth