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I had a foot fusion 11 weeks ago.

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JulieMarina
JulieMarina

I had an operation for a foot fusion 11 weeks ago today, I am wearing an air boot. I am still experiencing terrible pain when I walk. I can usually walk for about 5 minutes before the pain sets in. Can anbody give me some advice as to how long I should be feeling this pain. Thank you.

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  • cindy72959
    cindy72959 JulieMarina

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    I had an operation for a big toe foot fusion nearly 4 weeks ago .  I was given an air boot during my 2 week post-op visit to wear as much as is comfortable. I have a lot of pain when wearing an air boot.  I can usually walk for about 5 minutes before the pain sets in and travels up my leg into my calf, thigh and even my hip.  My pain level is best when I keep the leg elevated above my heart as much as possible.  It is nearly pain free when I first wake up after having it elevated all night.

     I can't even begin to imagine going back to work in this pain.  I'm questioning whether I was better off without the fusion.

    How long does this pain last??

    JulieMarina it appears yours took 5 or 6 months to stop hurting.

    Can you or  anbody give me some advice as to how long I should be feeling this pain.  I'm looking for the light at the end of the road.

     Thank you.

  • michelle16135
    michelle16135 JulieMarina

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    hi i had a mtp big toe fusion 3 months ago   ,had xray last week and the op has failed waiting to go in to have op again soon,inextreme pain at the moment, have it checked asap with xray 
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