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What Is The Remedy For The Swelling In The Foot With Numbness And Color Change In Toes?
I ve been seeing a foot and ankle specialist in Philadelphia, PA. I m 54 year old male with emery driefuss muscular dystrophy. I was recently (2 weeks ago) fitted with UCBL orthotics. The reason for my visit to the foot and ankle specialist was chronic mid-foot pain. My right foot is more problematic than my left. I do not have arthritis. I do have a mid-foot bone spur on top of my right foot. Foot is swollen, tender to the touch, big toe and second toe are numb, third toe is black and blue. Currently scheduled for ultra sound guided corticosteroid injects to both mid feet in January. But I m puzzled by what may be causing my right foot issues. I am taking the following meds, coreg, enalapril, lasix, coumadin, simvastatin for heart issues associated with EDMD. I appreciate any feedback or comment.
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
Ask your doctor about the role of pentoxyphylline and persantine. Both of these are arterial dilators and can help increase blood flow to your feet. Also by your description it seems that the discoloured toes have started to develop Gangrene. please get that checked out immediately.
Other medications you may be discuss with your doctor are cilastozol and prostacyclins
Other medications you may be discuss with your doctor are cilastozol and prostacyclins
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