I broke the #2 and #3 toes on my right foot, they have healed and when |I hurt my foot and leg, my leg was x-rayed and they found nothing. I still have tremendous pain in the bottome of my foot and in my leg. physical therapy only makes it worse. They have tried a tens unit and that makes the pain worse. The physical therapist said I might possibly have damaged muscles and tendons, and my podiatrist wants me to see a physical science Dr. He says I may have RSD. I know my body and I know something is wrong with my leg mainly because I cannot move my foot up and down and I cannot move my toes, I try to move them but it almost seems like they are paralized. I have asked for an MRI or Cat scan and if my Dr. doesn't agree, I will probably get a 2nd opinion. SOmeone please tell me what I should do.
2006-07-03 04:10:13 · 5 answers · asked by psmith_1958 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Try to see a physiatrist / pain management specialist. RSD (also known as CRPS) is certainly a possibility since physical therapy and modalities make it worse. You can research RSD here:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/reflexsympatheticdystrophy.html
It is always a good idea to get a second opinion. Make sure you get the opinion from a physiatrist or orthopedic specialist (preferably one who specializes in foot and ankle problems). Good Luck!
2006-07-03 13:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by realove336 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely insist on an MRI. Some things just don't show up on an XRay. If you can't move a body part, then yes there is a problem. Keep pushing your doctor for the MRI, and if you find he is unwilling to listen to you, then get your second opinion.
2006-07-03 04:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by colorados_lost_rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like muscle, tendons, ligaments and possibly nervous damage. More test are a must and if your doctor doesn't agree, get a second opinion. Even though you have no medical training, you are your first doctor. You know your body better than anyone. Good luck.
2006-07-03 04:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by nytrauma911 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion...and try and get one with an orthopedist that specializes in the lower limbs.....they will probably order a MRI or CAT scan..which can pick up things that an x ray cant....and they should be able to tell you whats wrong and what needs to be done to fix it......
2006-07-03 04:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by minx64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definetly get a second opinion. While most doctors are great, some can also make mistakes too.
2006-07-03 04:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋