I have been having ankle problems for about 3 years.  It was diagnosed as
Posterior Tibial Dysfunction.  In
my language, that means that the tendons in my ankles are deteriorating.  I
have worn a brace, and a "moon boot".
As these did not help, I saw a different orthopaedic specialist.  He said
the diagnosis was correct, but he prescribed
a different brace.  A few months after I started wearing this, my right
ankle got much worse very quickly, and I could not walk without
excruciating pain.  The Dr. ran some kind of an electrical test on my ankle
and said I had Tarpal Tunnel Syndrome (much like Carpal Tunnel Syndrom,
except in the ankle instead of the wrist).  I had surgery on the ankle and
went for physical therapy.  Both of my ankles are much improved now.   I
was fitted for a different type
of orthotic supports which I wear in both of my shoes.  I still cannot walk
for exercise like I used to (I used to walk
at the mall before I went to work), but can walk some without pain.  If I
do too much walking, I still have pain, but
at least I don't hurt with every step like I did.   I do use a walker most
of the time (partially because my balance is
not good due to the Parkinsons, and do use a wheelchair if I go somewhere
that will require a lot of walking (like shopping, etc.)  I shop in stores
which furnish the motorized carts for their customers, which helps much.

I hope this gives a little info on some possibilities for what might be the
problem.

Mary Watkins
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58/50/48

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> From: Nick Drozdowski <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Foot Problem
> Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 7:52 AM
>
> My wife has a callus buildup on the ball of her right foot, similar to a
Planter's wart, which causes her lots of
> pain when walking.  The podiatrist says it is caused by walking barefoot
too much, meaning no arch support.
> He gave her a pair of arch supports to slip into her shoes.  Also said to
scrape the callus when it grows too big
> and becomes very painfull.  Five months later, and nothing has changed.
She has PD on her right side,
> which causes her gait to not be normal, drags her right foot somewhat.
>
> And to top it all off, her left ankle has become very painfull the last
2-3 months.  Probably due to the callus
> and foot dragging causing the gait change?  She's been taking Ibuprofen
when it gets too bad, and it helps
> about 70% to reduce the pain.  Has also been taking glucosamine sulphate
for the last 3 months, no help.
>
> Has anyone experienced this?  If so, what treatment was used?  Did it
help?  Any other suggestions for my
> wife?
>
> Nick Drozdowski
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