For the past 4 years I have been seeing Dr. Ronica Holcomb. She is my amazing Podiatrist. About once a year I go in and have injections in a nerve in my feet. It hurts for a few days, but usually I am good for a year or so. The past several months I have had major pain in my toes. I don't wear my high heals anymore except for Sundays and even the size of the heals I have cut back from what I wore years ago.
So, today I went back to she Dr. Holcomb. I told her I have jacked up feet and need help. I told her of my pain in my toes. Yesterday, I couldn't walk anymore because I was in so much pain. The did x-rays. I have been diagnosed with having hammertoes! How do you fix hammertoes?? She said my case is really bad. The best option will be to have foot surgery. I told her that I leave in a few weeks to go to St. Louis for Rebecca Nucci's wedding. So, surgery isn't an option for now. I received a shot in the joint of my 2nd toe. This should get me through my trip to St. Louis.
I go back next month to schedule surgery. She said that she will have to shave off part of the toe and than basically break my toe. She will place a pin straight down the toe. It will have to stay there for 1 month. I will be in a boot for that month! After that I will have to wear an Orthopedic shoe for about 2 months! Basically I won't be able to wear a shoe on my left foot for 3 months!!! I am not looking forward to this. However, if it fixes my feet problem and I can leave pain free in my feet. I will suffer for 3 months.
3 comments:
Oh goodness Steph that doesn't sound like any fun at all! I'm sorry we won't be there to help with the girls but with all you sistas and mom around I'm sure you'll be well taken care of!
Oh Steph! I am glad that you can fix the problem, but foot surgery is very rough! Aren't you glad I gave you dr. holcombs name a long time ago :) I have to take credit for your well being somehow :)
Yes, Tracy, I do owe you credit for getting me in with Dr. Holcomb. She is great!
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