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Crippling pain in toes and heels

fleurtess said:
Oh yes will make notes before going to the drs. Thanks again this is so helpful
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Vitamin D, B12 and thyroid tested for. Also being referred to specialist for diabetes as he thinks I have developed neuropathy. Blood tests back in 2 weeks. He asked where my levels were this morning. I told him 5.8mmol he was very happy with that. Looked on my notes which said I had very good control
 
fleurtess said:
Vitamin D, B12 and thyroid tested for. Also being referred to specialist for diabetes as he thinks I have developed neuropathy. Blood tests back in 2 weeks. He asked where my levels were this morning. I told him 5.8mmol he was very happy with that. Looked on my notes which said I had very good control
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Glad they are taking action.
 
Fleurtess - Im so happy that Dr listened and is actually doing something! Let us know how you get on. Sue xxxx
 
Hi Sue
A referral to podiatry has been made for me today by the Dr. He has also written to a Neurologist to see me urgently. Well in Scotland that means in 3 months time
Laura x
 
Some bloods are in. I am not anemic the only bloods not in are vitamin D result. Should be in soon
 
Dr said I should know even under good control there can be diabetic complications so just get on and live with it. Humph!!!
 
fleurtess said:
Dr said I should know even under good control there can be diabetic complications so just get on and live with it. Humph!!!
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No, I am astonished that you were not referred to a diabetes specialist as soon as you were diagnosed! It's incredible that you are talking to a GP about diabetes complications. There's no way a GP can be up on all the latest treatments. And, there is no way you should have ulcers and/or nerve damage if your blood sugars are that good! You definitely have to see a specialist and make sure you see him/her every six months. They should also give you an eye test every year, by the way.
 
fleurtess said:
I am seeing another GP tomorrow. Another locum. My own GP ran away to Australia. I am going to make my views known not just about my toes and heels but vitamin D too. it seems to me GPs in this part of Scotland don't want to be bothered with the over 60 group of people. One GP told me I have too much wrong with me, hence when I kept going in saying I'm diabetic I was told I was imagining it and then crashed into ketonacidosis with glucose levels that were dangerous At 147mmol. Then I got a sort of apology from the GP. But I don't trust her and avoid seeing that Dr. I would rather see a locum
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So frustrating at times ...it really can be a battle ..
My practice does not provide podiatry care or give vitamin D
I took advice though .. Medical and bought vitamin D from Holland and barret ... Just no budget to prescribe them ...
Yes some people have been told it's not real ,,not just having diabetes though ... Again it's individual health care ...
Is really not just Scotland ...
Hope you find a GP who can give you the care you deserve ... Best wishes Kat
 
Kat100 said:
So frustrating at times ...it really can be a battle ..
My practice does not provide podiatry care or give vitamin D
I took advice though .. Medical and bought vitamin D from Holland and barret ... Just no budget to prescribe them ...
Yes some people have been told it's not real ,,not just having diabetes though ... Again it's individual health care ...
Is really not just Scotland ...
Hope you find a GP who can give you the care you deserve ... Best wishes Kat
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I had to see another locum today, my lower spine is inflamed. He was surprised I asked to be referred to a Podiatrist. My vitamin D bloods have not come back yet. And no I can only see the specialist for diabetes once a year. I can see the nurse who will only take blood for my 6th monthly test. No check up no questions
 
I finally got my blood results. My vitamin D levels are down and I am now on a capsule to raise my levels. However, as I frequently make kidney stones I have been put on a maintenance dose to start with. This explains the pain in my feet and also in my spine. My other levels are fine, i am not aenemic. So my mood should improve once the vitamin D is established and the pain in my feet should abate. I have an appointment with Podiatrist as well next week. Seems I haven't been seen by the Podiatrist for 15 months.. Not good at all.
 
Someone mentioned plantar faciitis on the previous page, which was my first thought reading the OP.

Are you at home and wearing slippers all day? I work at home and as I make jewellery, I prefer to stand at my bench when I work and tend to do this in my slippers. I've had plantar faciitis before so when the pain started, I wondered if it was the same again. I do have neuropathy in that foot, but that's an electrical pain which is different in nature. I just happened to be about to see my podiatrist so mentioned it to her and she concurred and recommended that I wear shoes with orthotic shaped soles to support my feet when I stand.

When you stand in flat soled footwear, the curve of your arch sags and consequently shortens that plantar tendon that runs along it. Then when you walk, it has to stretch to allow you to propel forwards and because it is shortened, it yanks on its anchor point front and back, often more so at the heel. That is incredibly painful and it gets progressively more inflamed, then becoming painful even as you're still. It's at its worst when you first walk after sitting a while and when you get out of bed in a morning.

I got a pair of clogs for working with shaped soles and with a couple of days of wearing them, it was significantly improved - along with doing the stretches she showed me too. Do you have a pair of trainers or walking boots that have arch supports - it might be worth wearing these for a while inside and see if this can bring about some relief. Do a search on-line for exercises and stretches for it, they're simple to do and brought me pretty rapid relief. Good luck, I hope you can find a solution quickly, foot pain is pretty miserable.

ETA: I missed the bit about seeing the podiatrist next week - hopefully they can sort something out for you.
 
BooJewels said:
Someone mentioned plantar faciitis on the previous page, which was my first thought reading the OP.

Are you at home and wearing slippers all day? I work at home and as I make jewellery, I prefer to stand at my bench when I work and tend to do this in my slippers. I've had plantar faciitis before so when the pain started, I wondered if it was the same again. I do have neuropathy in that foot, but that's an electrical pain which is different in nature. I just happened to be about to see my podiatrist so mentioned it to her and she concurred and recommended that I wear shoes with orthotic shaped soles to support my feet when I stand.

When you stand in flat soled footwear, the curve of your arch sags and consequently shortens that plantar tendon that runs along it. Then when you walk, it has to stretch to allow you to propel forwards and because it is shortened, it yanks on its anchor point front and back, often more so at the heel. That is incredibly painful and it gets progressively more inflamed, then becoming painful even as you're still. It's at its worst when you first walk after sitting a while and when you get out of bed in a morning.

I got a pair of clogs for working with shaped soles and with a couple of days of wearing them, it was significantly improved - along with doing the stretches she showed me too. Do you have a pair of trainers or walking boots that have arch supports - it might be worth wearing these for a while inside and see if this can bring about some relief. Do a search on-line for exercises and stretches for it, they're simple to do and brought me pretty rapid relief. Good luck, I hope you can find a solution quickly, foot pain is pretty miserable.

ETA: I missed the bit about seeing the podiatrist next week - hopefully they can sort something out for you.
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Yes I wear shoes with arch support and a small heel. I tried wearing a pair of Sketches when I walked the dogs but they made things worse. I bought a pair of slippers with a small heel. No not slip ons. Due to doing ballet until into my teens I have very high arches so do need support for my arches. I will talk to the Podiatrist when I see her next week.
 
Good to hear from you Fleurtess. Good luck with the vit D. Not wanting to worry you but if you are vit D deficient the doc should be sending you for an osteoporosis scan as a precaution. (Don't know how old you are but especially over 35, and definitely if you are over fifty) - also any idea what your calcium levels are?? Sue xxxxx
 
mrspuddleduck said:
Good to hear from you Fleurtess. Good luck with the vit D. Not wanting to worry you but if you are vit D deficient the doc should be sending you for an osteoporosis scan as a precaution. (Don't know how old you are but especially over 35, and definitely if you are over fifty) - also any idea what your calcium levels are?? Sue xxxxx
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I am 68 and I do have mild osteoporosis. Dr tried me on calcium tablets but on a test it showed I was simply passing it through. I also have painful bones in that if anyone grabs my arms or legs it hurts. Things should improve once the vitamin D capsules start working. If my little poodles jump up against me it is very painful and I have now trained them not to do that. Apart from being very tired most of the time I am OK. I look at it this way. I am lucky I can walk and look after my home, husband and pets.
 
fleurtess said:
I am 68 and I do have mild osteoporosis. Dr tried me on calcium tablets but on a test it showed I was simply passing it through. I also have painful bones in that if anyone grabs my arms or legs it hurts. Things should improve once the vitamin D capsules start working. If my little poodles jump up against me it is very painful and I have now trained them not to do that. Apart from being very tired most of the time I am OK. I look at it this way. I am lucky I can walk and look after my home, husband and pets.
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Hope your doc didn't just give you calcium! Calcium can't be absorbed by the body without vitamin D so if you were deficient it would explain why it went 'straight through'!!! Sue xxx
 
Once you start feeling better on the bit D, remind your doc about the osteoporosis. Even mild osteoporosis can be very painful. He should be reviewing it anyway and possibly considering alendrolic acid especially if he knew you had problems with taking calcium! I'm not a doctor so its only my personal opinion, but it sounds to me you have two or three things going on that could be sorted with appropriate care!!! Sue xxx
 
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