General Medical issues thread

[Pushka]

Minor in the scheme of things and what others have on their plate at the moment but both MrLtL and I have developed plantar fasciitis - his is well on the mend now as it's been a couple of months, mine is still causing me some pain. Inserts in shoes help but then muscles not used to the change let me know they aren't happy. I think I know what caused it - I thought I would do some exercise so moral of the story???

Been to a podiatrist? MrP had this last year and very painful. Still wears orthotics now but buys the silicone ones recommended by them. Fixed in about a month. Six months ago I restarted at the gym. I was doing one of the recommended exercises using the steps. The steps separated as I reached the top and collapsed as did I. Flat thankfully on my back but cheek was very tender and also strained my thumb. Went back a week or so later then after the 6 months required guilt join I cancelled. Never felt so good.

 

[RooFlyer]

Minor in the scheme of things and what others have on their plate at the moment but both MrLtL and I have developed plantar fasciitis - his is well on the mend now as it's been a couple of months, mine is still causing me some pain. Inserts in shoes help but then muscles not used to the change let me know they aren't happy. I think I know what caused it - I thought I would do some exercise so moral of the story???

Got that a couple of months ago too. Of course immediately followed by a cruise with 15k steps/day - crippled when put my feet up to rest.

Physio has an impact wrench he puts on the spot. Actually a little tool that vibrates at high speed to stimulate the fascia.

Podiatrist already has me in orthotics.

BTW they put me on a neat app ‘Move Health’. Describes the specified exercises and reps and includes a video of each, so you can keep checking the way to do it properly.

 

[VPS]

Got that a couple of months ago too. Of course immediately followed by a cruise with 15k steps/day - crippled when put my feet up to rest.

Physio has an impact wrench he puts on the spot. Actually a little tool that vibrates at high speed to stimulate the fascia.

Podiatrist already has me in orthotics.

BTW they put me on a neat app ‘Move Health’. Describes the specified exercises and reps and includes a video of each, so you can keep checking the way to do it properly.

PhysiApp is similar and excellent

 

[MARTINE]

PhysiApp is similar and excellent

Second that

 

[MARTINE]

And the MrEllen10 saga continues.
We had a follow surgeon post op appointment on Tuesday afternoon. We got an updated chest X-Ray the day before.
Mr Ellen10 had had the fluid (Chylo) drained the previous Wednesday (2.75 litres drained). This was finally organised by his local Cardiologist.
His lungs felt great for two days but the breathlessness came back two days later.

The surgeon took one look at the new X-Ray and said I have never seen this so bad before, usually the fluid is red. He then said I'm sorry to say that you are coming back to Prince of Wales Private hospital, Sydney tomorrow. He also commented that the AFib needs to be fixed but the fluid problem needs to be fixed first. And that MrEllen10 will be on a fruit only diet. To stop the Chylo
So we went home organised going up to Sydney the next morning, I booked accommodation in Randwick again. Not sure how long for.

The plan is to put in a drain to drain the Chylo, (chylo is the lymphatic fats produced by the body) on Thursday, and the drain will stay in until the fluid stops. Well the first hour after the drain went in produced 2 litres, they were worried about the rapid flow, and the pressure on the deflated lung. Everyone was interested in seeing the flow even the student doctors came for a look! The container soon filled up to the 2.5 litre capacity and they changed the container.

Fluid draining has slowed and not so milky white. They are hoping the fluid may stop all together and the lymphatic hole will heal itself. If it does not stop they will have to go in and seal it, by an operation. Mr Ellen10 has had fruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is very hungry. But hoping the diet will be worth it to fix the problem.

When the fluid problem if fixed, they will then address the AFib. This will be a long slow process. And although not happy to be back in hospital. we are happy that the ongoing lung problem will be fixed and the heart problem can be fixed as well.
By the way we are very disappointed with our local cardiologist and lack of care and action. We are happy that the heart surgeon has taken control.

So the roller coaster continues.

So sorry this is happening for Mr Ellen10 and you. Thinking best wishes to you both and hope the corner is turned soon. Sending virtual hugs (although I have never met you - there is a shared humanity, sense of community and respect on this forum).