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    Pain in feet

    Watch out for charcot joint in mid-foot. GP's have been known to mis-diagnose it as gout if they haven't experienced it before.
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    Swollen Foot..advice needed

    Not diabetic but have neuropathy and charcot in left foot. I went through the same symptoms you are experiencing and had similar treatment before an MRI scan confirmed charcot. Basically if you've a noticeably hotter foot, with swelling and neuropathy, an unconfirming x-ray you should insist on...
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    Vegetarians and low carb

    Hi I'm not a diabetic but have a charcot foot. I am a veggie. Could I recommend my favourite quick healthy meal. Slice 3 peppers and stir fry. Add quorn chicken pieces style and continue to stir fry. Touch of pepper and soy sauce if you must. Wife not a veggie likes it and both kids. Best of...
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    Foot Care

    Before being diagnosed with charcot foot I had lots of problems with hard cracked skin which got infected causing awful problems. I visited a podiatrist who advised a very light filing before putting on the cream. Flexitol or CCS , recommended by him, are in my opinion( I have really tried...
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    Coping with Charcot Foot

    Many thanks for all your helpful advice and suggestions. I manage to shower with non-slip mats etc., but was wondering if some sort of seat would be preferable if secured or wedged in the cubicle? If you have a full cast how do you manage your toe-nails don't they curl into your skin? Anyone...
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    Coping with Charcot Foot

    I'm going to have the exact opposite to you from the boot to a total cast. Can't say I'm looking forward to it. I too have two young sons who want me to play football, take them to school etc. I take the boot off when I'm sitting still and not putting any weight on it. I am very careful but...
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    CHARCOT'S FOOT/ARTHROPATHY

    I have also recently been diagnosed after two x-rays and finally an MRI scan. The early recognition and stabilization of the leg is paramount, which didn't happen in my case. I agree with the Internet look it up yourself advice. Willing to share any experiences if they would be helpful to you...
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    Charcot Joint.

    Hi Dave, How about no idea what it is. No advice about keeping off it. No help or guidance from the hospital. No joined up thinking. Ludicrous waiting times for appointments. Pathetic help, the best guidance researched by myself on Youtube and the internet. The worst predicament being I have...