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What Can Be Done To Treat Constant Pain And Swelling In The Foot?
I have a aker;s cyst that ruptured Nov. 1, 2016. Rheumatologist injected coritsone and it helped relieve the pain for maybe 2-3 months. About 4 monts ago it got worse and I am in almost constant pain with swelling in foot and ankle. Pain now reaches from thigh to large toe. Can t anything thank you be done to treat this? Also sufffer from type 2 diabetes with insulin since 1993. Am 90 year old female.
Mon, 13 Aug 2018
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The constant pain and swelling in foot and ankle can be related to arthritis or postural problems.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The constant pain and swelling in foot and ankle can be related to arthritis or postural problems.
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Let me know if I can assist you further.
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