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Avatar m tn Then when I put my foot down, a sharp pain shoots down my leg. Everything I read online is mostly focused towards the elderly. Any ideas on what this could be? Thanks in advance.
1681684 tn?1305029336 s alittle off (Leg or hip pain), Humped back (Spine or stomach pain), tip toeing (Foot pain), head hanging (Neck pain), odd eating behavior (Tooth pain), etc.... You may can pick up on some hints to relay to your Vet......This can help narrow it down.....Good luck and please come back when you find out something.....Your Vet may just want to try a trial run of Anti-inflammatories to see if it makes her feel better...... Take care & thanks for the repost...I appreciate it!
Avatar f tn Maybe its my age which makes healing take longer, as I fracured a cuboin bone in my right foot in July after a heavy fall and the top of the foot is still quite sore at times - though I would say that is slowly getting better but the hand is not really improving in the tense short sharp pain.
Avatar m tn Coming to its treatments, when diagnosed at an early age, it can be treated by Ankle foot orthosis, think of braces in simple words. However, the person is question is an elderly. Surgical treatment may be considered but its important to keep the age of the person in mind, and whether the benefits of surgery outweigh possible risks or not. Its not possible for me to give a comment on that without having access to detailed X-ray, MRI scan and medical history / condition of the person.
Avatar n tn My first breakout tho was on my foot. I didnt know what it was and thought it was a spider bite and it itched and i was constantly scratching it and digging at it to figure out what was really going on. I went to the dr of course and he didnt know what it was. Then It transferred to my finger that i was using on it scratching and digging to try to clear it up still not knowing it was herpes.
Avatar n tn I have heard that Suboxone could be used for pain in the elderly population to take the place of the many pain medications they may be on. such as morphine and Oxycodone Does anyone do this and how would I approach my Mother's Doctor about this. .
611606 tn?1315517767 Hi, I am owned by a wonderful 15 year old Kitty. Smokie and I have been together since he was 5 weeks old. A year ago he started showing his age and seemed uncomfortable. I took him to the Vet, and was told that h was very geriatric, so of course I brought him back home, so relived I didn't have to put him to sleep. Now he is getting worse, his cries sound like he is in pain, he longer walks well. I don't want him to suffer, he has been such a huge part of my life.
1207048 tn?1282174304 Hi, Jess. The burning and stinging are definitely neuropathic, considering that nothing functional is wrong with your feet. Neuropathic pain can be caused by either peripheral or central nervous system problems, but either way a good neurologist is needed. At the same time, what you describe can relate to diabetes or B12 deficiency, among other conditions I don't know a lot about. Your neuro can do blood work for these, as can your PCP.
Avatar m tn Thanks for your reply, so promptly. I am trying to help this elderly person. Suffering from gout myself, I do not feel this is the answer, although I take your point however the problem is across the toes and something is causing the awkward constant and "stabbing" type pain. Does arthritis in the foot present itself in this way, is an xray recommendable and which pain killers do you like, please?
Avatar n tn one more possibility non healing foot wounds are a sign of diabeates in the elderly I dont know about leg wounds just a thought.
Avatar m tn Was laying on right side, lifted up left arm to do 1-armed hug and felt sharp weird pain in left shoulder blade. Was sleeping on left side prior. In severe pain ever sense. Went to E.R on Oct. 3rd in severe pain. Dr. pushed down on head, moved arm around said shoulder was fine & dismissed. gave shot into hip (unknown). did nothing to relieve pain. diagnosed with muscle strain. Prescribed: Flexeril Amoxicillin Hydrocodone Drugs offered no relief at all Went to another Dr.
Avatar f tn Why would my dad's foot freeze to the ground when walking? moves all over when sitting. had shunt put in 9 years ago for hydochephalus. working fine. gradually lost ability to walk over years. had surgery for spinal stenosis about 3 years ago. 4-6 fusions in neck, can't remember exactly. has really gone down hill with walking since then. Now he also can't sit on anything without a back because he falls backwards and can't get up. Was put on parkinson meds for 12 wks.
Avatar m tn I have a borderline 30 high CO2 level but have been having other weird symptoms. Could these be related? Depression, anxiety, bad foot cramps, pain like symptoms on top of foot (burning feeling), dry skin and hair and have problems sleeping(I have had all these symptoms for over a year. I am now having quite a few headaches and some weight gain and forgetfulness and fatigue..I do exercise and am a healthy body weight so why the higher CO2 level?
691463 tn?1227419054 we have an elderly cat of 17, he is suddenely much more lethargic than usual, as if in a daze and drooling heavily, we wonder if he may have had a stroke, he experienced something like a seizure couple of weeks ago.
Avatar m tn Ok, so the symptoms are, mild pain and feeling bloated on the left side under ribs, for like 2 months now, stool, i don't know , some times is yellow , and for 2 weeks i have extreme dizziness and feeling tired all the time, it could relate with the pain , or it could be from work since i work 15 hours a day standing up all the time. I used to go to the gym and I was thinking maybe a hernia?
Avatar f tn http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44604840/ns/us_news/ 9/21/11 LOS ANGELES — A nearly 25-foot cross in the front yard of an elderly woman's home is stirring controversy in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Neighbors complain the cross is an eyesore that is attracting unwanted attention to their San Fernando Valley cul-de-sac and hurting their property values. The cross has drops of blood-red paint in the area where Jesus' hands and feet would have been nailed.
Avatar f tn I am 32 this July and things are happening to me that would happen to an elderly person due to the sudden loss of motor skills eg. my legs will give out at anytime without warning, sometimes i will have no grip in my hands and drop things if i try to pick them up, I get major neck pain at the base of my head which cause migraines all the time, I have even had a LP in my back the first time I had meningitis (viral) but the second time it was normal.
Avatar f tn You sodium intake may have a lot to do with it. Less sodium way more water. If that doesn't help maybe change your shoes. I work for Nike and im 29weeks i had to change into "mommy" shoes once i reached 27weeks due to foot pain.
Avatar m tn I have a pain between my lower leg and foot. Difficult in walking because pain when twisted the foot inwards to the legs. The pain comes from the back side of my foot. What do you think is my problem? The pain is almost 2 months already. Thanks for the help.
Avatar f tn This knot does not hurt. Could this be the source of my pain? My foot actually hurts more toward the outside and where the heel starts. The heel itself is not really painful. Also, my foot feels like it is going to get a cramp in more now. Is the knot any cause for concern? Thanks for your advice.