persistent pain after bunion surgery
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:26 pm
Hello, 12 months ago I had bunion surgery, and was thought to have had CRPS for 6 months until it gradually resolved. Now, my operated foot is more painful than pre-op, and the arthritis in both feet seems worse. Xrays show no problem with the operation healing but I'm told my foot fat pads are thin.
i've been recommended injection treatment- but can't get it so far & have tried all sorts of topicals & NSAIDS with limited success. Now just taking cocodamol in the evening/night time. I also have moderate Reynaud's and erythromelalgia to add to the discomfort. I am good at self care, not overweight & have good footwear. I'm 63, and active - I don't have arthritis anywhere else, and so am otherwise fit.
my question - do I have to resign myself to being limited & sore? I feel every step and it's hard to keep positive after a very painful post op year.
Thank you for your reply!
i've been recommended injection treatment- but can't get it so far & have tried all sorts of topicals & NSAIDS with limited success. Now just taking cocodamol in the evening/night time. I also have moderate Reynaud's and erythromelalgia to add to the discomfort. I am good at self care, not overweight & have good footwear. I'm 63, and active - I don't have arthritis anywhere else, and so am otherwise fit.
my question - do I have to resign myself to being limited & sore? I feel every step and it's hard to keep positive after a very painful post op year.
Thank you for your reply!