Coping With Charcot Foot

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Charcot foot/osteomyelitis
by: Betsy on Mon, Jan 14 2008

Have suffered with Charcot’s foot for over 18 months. Complicated by MRSA osteomyelitis. This has caused nuch loss of work, and financial crisis. Am diabetic for over 15 years. Have been through 84 doses of Vancomyacin . Now suffering from a recurrence that is spreading to my lower leg. The resulting change in my walking has caused ulcers and damage to my other foot. Have since also developed an agressive rheumatoid arthritis causing an inability to use a walker to assist me in walking. The foot ulcers make wearing orthotic shoes practically impossible. SSI says I am not disabled enough to get assistance. Disability insurance will run out soon. I will more than likely lose my job again due to an inability to work. Am looking for help. What to do. What is the treatment and the prognosis. Need relief from increasingly more severe pain and resulting fatigue. How can I increase stamina and energy. How can I prevent further damage to tendons, muscles, etc.

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January 2008

New Charco member - by Kelly - (Wed, Jan 30 2008)
My name is Kelly. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 11 years old. I never took care of it, I lived as though it was not a reality for me. I’m 32 now, and for the last 4 years suffered the consequences. [more..]
Mystrey Diognosis - by SS - (Wed, Jan 30 2008)
Im writting this for my husband. This all started when he had an aching in foot. We went to a specialist for shoes,he has diabetes,and needed orthotics in both of his shoes. [more..]
Starting a long journey? - by Rodger - (Mon, Jan 28 2008)
Is there anyone out there who was treated for charcot joint quickly? I do not have any deformity, just swelling and pain. I was initially misdiagnosed with gout like others here. [more..]
Charcot foot/osteomyelitis - by Betsy - (Mon, Jan 14 2008)
Have suffered with Charcot’s foot for over 18 months. Complicated by MRSA osteomyelitis. [more..]

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