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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 [log in to unmask] 58/50/48 ---------- > 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 > [log in to unmask]