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Unable To Bend The Toe Due To Possible Infection. Prescribed Amoxillin And Cortizone Cream

My right big toe won t bend back all the way, whenever I try to bend it.. it ll only bend as far as to the middle, and the toe is red, I saw my foot doc for it and he said it could be an infection and so he gave me amoxicilion and told me to use cortizone cream, and whenever I look at it the redness seems to be going down, but I still get pain in the toe plus it won t bend back like it should, plus to me it looks kinda puffy compared to my other toe the back of it and front both look puffy a bit. And the right ball of my foot is red as well whenever I look at it and it feels sore, I get pain in it.. like sometimes sudden sharp pain, also whenever I am standing my right foot tends to get really red while my other foot just stays normal, even when I shower I can see the difference between how red both of my feet look and the right one just seems to be the worst. my doc did say I have degenerative arthritis.. but I think there is something more to it than just that.. the docs around where I live suck, so please can someone help me about this? I would be so happy, I just want this problem taken care of, cuz it really bothers me.
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing
You must get blood test for serum uric acid to rule out gout as a possible cause.
In addition to medication, the following suggestion may help your gout flare-up pain--
1. Ice fomentation- If the pain is not severe, try cold packs or cold compresses on the joint to lessen the inflammation and help the pain. Ice the joint for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day.
2. Rest the joint.-. Raise the joint if you can on a pillow or other soft object.
Regards
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
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Unable To Bend The Toe Due To Possible Infection. Prescribed Amoxillin And Cortizone Cream

Hi Thanks for writing You must get blood test for serum uric acid to rule out gout as a possible cause. In addition to medication, the following suggestion may help your gout flare-up pain-- 1. Ice fomentation- If the pain is not severe, try cold packs or cold compresses on the joint to lessen the inflammation and help the pain. Ice the joint for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day. 2. Rest the joint.-. Raise the joint if you can on a pillow or other soft object. Regards Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon virtual clinic at http://bit.ly/drmchugh