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I have a partial foot amputation and was wondering if anyone else is participating in the program has the same. If so what advice would you offer?
I have a partial foot amputation and was wondering if anyone else is participating in the program has the same. If so what advice would you offer?
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Madmabeline
in Couch to 5K
4 months ago

spasms in feet

Hi, I recently had surgery on my feet, on my left foot they removed all my toes, a trans metatarcsal amputation and they removed the little toe on my right foot. I am in a wheelchair and have little mobility. I found out last year that i was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in 1985 but didn't know.
Hi, I recently had surgery on my feet, on my left foot they removed all my toes, a trans metatarcsal amputation and they removed the little toe on my right foot. I am in a wheelchair and have little mobility. I found out last year that i was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in 1985 but didn't know.
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salamander160
in Pain Concern
29 days ago

Should I get my little finger left hand amputated?

Anybody in a similar situation from finger amputation?
Anybody in a similar situation from finger amputation?
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Adlon57
in Healthy Evidence
8 days ago
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So depressed

Hospital won't operate due to the state of my spleen etcsaying I could get sepsis or amputation. Twice been prepped for surgery. Twice they called off last minute. Have a consultant who I have see twice in 3 years. Compensated at the moment I think who knows. Fed up. Depressed.
Hospital won't operate due to the state of my spleen etcsaying I could get sepsis or amputation. Twice been prepped for surgery. Twice they called off last minute. Have a consultant who I have see twice in 3 years. Compensated at the moment I think who knows. Fed up. Depressed.
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Violet74
in British Liver Trust
5 months ago

new surgery just doesn’t understand.

I have spinal cord injuries, a below knee amputation and osteoporosis and kyphosis. This new surgery freaked out about the amount of MST I was on so I halved it.
I have spinal cord injuries, a below knee amputation and osteoporosis and kyphosis. This new surgery freaked out about the amount of MST I was on so I halved it.
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MSTKing
in Pain Concern
5 months ago

5 weeks after foot surgery

A toe fusion on one foot & a an amputation of the toe end on the other foot. It’s not been easy but I’m getting there. The fusion was going to be a tendon release but continuing to a fusion if the release didn’t work.
A toe fusion on one foot & a an amputation of the toe end on the other foot. It’s not been easy but I’m getting there. The fusion was going to be a tendon release but continuing to a fusion if the release didn’t work.
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Otto11
in NRAS
3 months ago

pain after surgery

Last week I finally had surgery to remove my toes on my left foot where the wound was trans metatarsal amputation. Before I had the surgery they were treating me for gout, they found the urea levels were quite high. I also had a toe removed on my right foot because it was very problematic.
Last week I finally had surgery to remove my toes on my left foot where the wound was trans metatarsal amputation. Before I had the surgery they were treating me for gout, they found the urea levels were quite high. I also had a toe removed on my right foot because it was very problematic.
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salamander160
in Pain Concern
4 months ago

Phantom Pain

I have suffered phantom pain since my amputation over two years ago. Some consultants think it is worse because I suffered severe pain for months beforehand as treatment was delayed because of you know what. It was improving but worsened after my revision.
I have suffered phantom pain since my amputation over two years ago. Some consultants think it is worse because I suffered severe pain for months beforehand as treatment was delayed because of you know what. It was improving but worsened after my revision.
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MichaelJH
Heart Starin British Heart Foundation
7 months ago

What is life supposed to be anyway?

Only, that wasn't in the plan for my life. 7 years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes, 5 years ago I had a triple bypass, 3years ago I had 4 surgeries on my tight legs, there was talk of amputation.
Only, that wasn't in the plan for my life. 7 years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes, 5 years ago I had a triple bypass, 3years ago I had 4 surgeries on my tight legs, there was talk of amputation.
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runinempt
in Anxiety and Depression Support
11 days ago

Week 4 Run 1 really chuffed.

Run 1 of week 4, first 5 minutes of jogging since before amputation, Stu the stump was felling it at the end of this, I had to take the weight off him at the end, so a 5 minute sit on a park bench was just the thing at the very end. Very happy with it.
Run 1 of week 4, first 5 minutes of jogging since before amputation, Stu the stump was felling it at the end of this, I had to take the weight off him at the end, so a 5 minute sit on a park bench was just the thing at the very end. Very happy with it.
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Petem56
in Couch to 5K
1 month ago

Phantom Restless Leg

I've always wondered if RLS symptoms would change after an amputation ? Let's be honest. (In no way making light of the situation.) At some point or another during an awful bout of RLS I'm sure many of us have ignorantly cursed out. "Just get rid of these damn things."
I've always wondered if RLS symptoms would change after an amputation ? Let's be honest. (In no way making light of the situation.) At some point or another during an awful bout of RLS I'm sure many of us have ignorantly cursed out. "Just get rid of these damn things."
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ziggypiggy
in Restless Legs Syndrome
11 months ago

The man from porlock...........

It wasn't really trivial, he knows a lady in her thirties who has just had an amputation and wanted to talk about amputation and how I had coped, so I gave him a potted history of my amputation story so far, so if my story helps someone it's not time wasted.
It wasn't really trivial, he knows a lady in her thirties who has just had an amputation and wanted to talk about amputation and how I had coped, so I gave him a potted history of my amputation story so far, so if my story helps someone it's not time wasted.
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Petem56
in Couch to 5K
5 days ago

Popliteal Artery Occlusion

Has anyone occluded their popliteal arteries and or have had an amputation because of this ?
Has anyone occluded their popliteal arteries and or have had an amputation because of this ?
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TJSTICKYBLOOD
in Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
1 year ago

CONFUSION

Hi everyone I was dx with SLE in 2001 which came as a complete shock. My 1st visit to my rheumy was shortly afterwards, but sadly there were two specialists arguing about the possibilities of me having APLS and not SLE. GREAT HELP!! This disagreement has carried on through the years with every few months
Hi everyone I was dx with SLE in 2001 which came as a complete shock. My 1st visit to my rheumy was shortly afterwards, but sadly there were two specialists arguing about the possibilities of me having APLS and not SLE. GREAT HELP!! This disagreement has carried on through the years with every few months
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MandieR
in LUPUS UK
3 months ago

Living with Meningitis effects

I am now left with Mental health problems Scars Arthritis Amputation of fingers Kidney disease Hearing loss Neurology problems Chronic pain Fatigue
I am now left with Mental health problems Scars Arthritis Amputation of fingers Kidney disease Hearing loss Neurology problems Chronic pain Fatigue
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CR1109
in Meningitis Now
1 year ago

Terrified where to turn

I was told that if the wound won't heal I could risk amputation. I was told that if I opt for a spinal block I could bleed into it and become paralysed. I was also told that I risk a major bleed and possible death. I am confused, stunned and don't know where to turn.
I was told that if the wound won't heal I could risk amputation. I was told that if I opt for a spinal block I could bleed into it and become paralysed. I was also told that I risk a major bleed and possible death. I am confused, stunned and don't know where to turn.
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Violet74
in British Liver Trust
1 year ago

Systemic sclerosis

My peripheral veins are in bad state, causing gangrene and necessitating both self-amputation and surgical amputation. I've been on bosenton, tadalafil, and injections of cyclophosphamide 500 mg and mythhylprednisolone 500 mg every one month.
My peripheral veins are in bad state, causing gangrene and necessitating both self-amputation and surgical amputation. I've been on bosenton, tadalafil, and injections of cyclophosphamide 500 mg and mythhylprednisolone 500 mg every one month.
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Lo1234
in Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
1 year ago

Be aware of high fevers

My 105 degree fever was quite serious and I was on antibiotics of all kinds to stop cellulitis in my arm from reaching the point of death or amputation. I was unaware of anything for days. Since I was use to hands and wrists swelling with Pmr I thought this was the same.
My 105 degree fever was quite serious and I was on antibiotics of all kinds to stop cellulitis in my arm from reaching the point of death or amputation. I was unaware of anything for days. Since I was use to hands and wrists swelling with Pmr I thought this was the same.
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Ronswife
in PMRGCAuk
1 year ago

27 years off dialysis

In 1995 almost died from meningococcal sepsis. Was hospitalised over 6 months requiring wound care, debridement, skin grafts, amputations of fingers and toes. The resulting kidney damage classified as meningococcal Waterhouse Fridericksen syndrome. The treatment was dialysis to remove the bacteria
In 1995 almost died from meningococcal sepsis. Was hospitalised over 6 months requiring wound care, debridement, skin grafts, amputations of fingers and toes. The resulting kidney damage classified as meningococcal Waterhouse Fridericksen syndrome. The treatment was dialysis to remove the bacteria
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chicablue
in Kidney Disease
1 year ago

anyone out there with aortobifemoral bypass experience?

I would rather not survive the op than come through with major problems like amputation or paralysis
I would rather not survive the op than come through with major problems like amputation or paralysis
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1 year ago
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