When i stand up my foot hurts like it has been crushed.I have had some ligaments and tendants torn in the back of my heel,and when i try to message my foot it hurts to try to squeeze even just alittle bit.Please i don't want any sarcasm i would like to realy know what is wrong with my foot.i can't afford to go to the DR.With much appretiation.
2007-08-25 13:37:28 · 10 answers · asked by bcwest34 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
ok more info added,i am 34yrs old,166 lbs 5',my injuries accured several times,when i would go out side i would sprain my ankles,and i guess my foot/feet just got weaker everytime i twisted my foot the last time i fell i heard a loud popping noise from my foot,i went to the emergancy room the DR told me i torn my ligaments in the back of my ankle/or the side of my ankle.So now i have this pain on the top,and side of my foot and in the side and back of my foot.No i never ware heels.i can't afford health care i don't have a job but thanks for reminding me i can go to the free clinic.i just hope they have some one who can help.Thanks for carring.I am Greatfully appreciated.
2007-08-25 14:10:11 · update #1
You don't need to have top insurance to get top care. Go to a large medical center in your area and apply for free care. Once you are approved make an appointment to see an orthopedist.Sounds like scar tissue has developed in the area from your old injury.
The doctor will be able to tell more specifically and recommend a treatment (usually outpt physical therapy)or surgery
Good luck
2007-08-25 14:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by The_last_Amazona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sarcasm, but you have got to find a way to get some free or low cost health care. Among the problems are certainly inflammation, but may also include one or more tendons torn free and coiled in your foot, which only gets worse in time.
I would strongly suggest you look for a sports medicine orthopedic center and make it clear that you are going to have to pay the bill over time, but you are in a lot of pain and concerned about the injury. It may be that you need nothing more than physical therapy with a regimen of exercises you can carry out at home with no further cost. A sports medicine place will have on-site doctors and PT people.
When I was uninsured and crushed the muscle in my leg falling on stairs, I went to a sports medicine place because I thought it was more like a sports injury than am accident related to surgery and was impressed with the attention and low cost.
2007-08-25 13:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an orthopedic Surgeon to diagnose it. Otherwise do stretching exorcises with the foot after it is healed, however ligaments will not repair themselves so the hope would be that the remaining ligaments and the muscles will take up the slack best as possible. However without intervention and I am no Dr.-- the ligaments may shrink and your foot may become disabled. Go to a free Clinic but get help.
2007-08-25 13:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how long you've had this. In regards to ligaments and tendons, it could take many weeks even months for them to completely heal. Injury in the foot is tricky, because your always putting weight on it.
have you tried the ice and keeping it elevated, when you can.
Time may be your only answer.
Good Luck------Lili
2007-08-25 13:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by el s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can;t afford the doctor then I suggest you get Medicare or something like that, or get some sort of insurance plan. You can't really fix problems like that on your own. if you are wearing high heels too I suggest you stop, since high heels are bad for the feet anyway. I hope your foot starts feeling better soon!
2007-08-25 13:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A well fitting pair of shoes that support your ankle and arch is the only thing I can suggest because you gave no other personal history such as weight, age, and over all health.You might benefit from anti inflammatory like ibuprofen.If its red or swollen you need a doctor.Sorry I couldn't answer you better.
2007-08-25 13:53:11 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had some ligaments and tendons torn in the back of the heel then that's probably it, may be if you try soaking them in hot water or use some hot/warm compresses before massaging them then they might be more relaxed. Hope you feel better :(
2007-08-25 13:44:14 · answer #7 · answered by Jamester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i have a foot cramp I grab my big toe with 2 fingers and my thumb on either side ...it is a pressure point and could help...also yoga or any kind of stretching will help strengthen your foot...also wear good supportive shoes...don't go barefoot :0)
2007-08-25 13:48:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jussie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably your tendans and ligaments are healing. when they heal they stretch. this causes intense pain. i tore a ligament in my left shoulder when i was 13. i had to do minor exercises every day and keep my shoulder from moving. it took two months for it to finaly heal. and every day there after i had to do strength exercises. it was very painful but after about 3 months it was much better.
2007-08-25 13:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by link00777rl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be cramps. Try massaging it and soaking it in hot or warm water.
2007-08-25 13:44:28 · answer #10 · answered by puffboy8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋