Hi all, iv got extreme pain in my big toe, its swollen, purple in colour and having seen a podiatrist yesterday whereby he recommends i have long term specialist shoes which can take a while he said. What can i do in the meantime to maybe help with the pain & swelling?
Tyia for any advice you may be able to offer
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Hi shopman ty for that, not sure what to do now as wouldnt the podiatrist have acted if he thought there was something bad going on, when i saw him yesterday? Although I did think he was a bit far away to be fair, as i looked online at what to expect from podiatry and my actual appointment resembled None of what id read to expect b4 hand lol
Maybe he should have but that is not for me to say. Best bet is to ring 111 and explain to them, they are pretty good and can organise help if they think you need it.
I think it might be gout also, best get to your Doc and I think a good soak with the Epson salts might relieve some of your pain. I hope you get relief soon.
Hi Kelly,did you manage to go to the Doctors today. If you did, what did he say. I hope its a little more comfortable for you now .If i get trouble with my feet, or need to cut my toenails, i soak them in some warm water with a little bit of Epsom Salt in it.
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