Feeling literally "de-feeted"

Ok, so pun intended in the title... however I have two issues.

#1: I want to vent... I've been to about 10 different doctors since I started my search for more information and help around my prostate issues & I feel like no single doctor is "owning" my treatment, they are just saying, "Hey have surgery" ... when I say I'll think about it, they send me on my way.

I had to call and ask the initial urologist to order my own MRI.

I had to order all 3 rounds of my antiboditics to see if my PSA is caused by a bacterial infection.

Finally, I've had a few doctors recommend a bone scan... this is where #2 comes in:

#2: My feet are killing me.. and have been for a few weeks. Its not from walking, and my mind is going crazy that perhaps it's related to my PC...

So a few questions:
a. Is it possible that this pain I'm feeling is caused by METs or something? .. or in my type of case, not really a possibility? Would it be weird to have it only 1 location?

b. I'm almost ready to bite the bullet and just have surgery. However, should I get a bone scan BEFORE? .. and if it comes back positive seek a RT approach?

Sick of this, :/
Zzarth

Feet? That'd be one for the books. But walking from doctor's office to doctor's office sure can get tiring. Why not give them a rest for a few weeks. You deserve that after all the work you've done.

No, you don't need a bone scan.

Zzarth, although I, like others, don't believe you have bone mets in your feet, I can tell you that my feet constantly ache. I don't know how accurate it is but I read somewhere that every nerve can be accessed through your feet. That doesn't really make sense to me nor does it seem realistic but if it were true it would explain a lot. It is more likely for me that I am getting older and spend way too much time in work boots pounding my feet on concrete. If it were my I would look into some Gel shoe inserts

My feet hurt all of the time every day, as do a bunch of other things. In my case, it is likely due to my 7 mile daily run with my Labrador Retriever (50 miles a week) and my past history of Taekwondo power breaking concrete blocks with my feet. Very bad arthritis indeed, showed up on my bone scan...all of it. The tech said he did not envy me my constant pain.

I have learned to tolerate it over the years. Give yourself some time to get used to it.

Surgery because you are "sick of it"..now there's an interesting concept. You think you are sick of "it" now..wait 'til you have surgery. :)

sheepguy said...
Surgery because you are "sick of it"..now there's an interesting concept. You think you are sick of "it" now..wait 'til you have surgery. :)

Ain't that the truth! Although, people vary quite a bit as to their SEs. Regardless,plenty end up with some SEs that could make you sick of them pretty quick.

Sounds like it could be a SE of the antibiotic(AB), maybe. I had a friend that had to quit some AB over an ever worsening Achilles's tendon pain, that's when he found out about the possible SE of ruptured tendon.

But if it is not the AB, you don't happen to have Plantar Fasciitis(PF), do you? I fought that for 20+ years, went to several different podiatrists, orhtos, had multiple custom orthotics and shoes, lots of stretching, one steroid injection, soaked feet in alternating cold/hot water, no luck. Just absolutely could not hike anymore. Then one day a Chiropractor agreed to use his new cold laser on my feet, 3 minute per foot once a week X 6. After 6 treatments I was much, much better but not completely, so we did 10 total. I have not had any foot pain for 2 or more years now, wear whatever shoe I feel like, hiked 5 miles the other day with light pack, no problems. If it is placebo, I'd like some more placebo that works like that. One caveat: about the same time I had been sleeping in something that reminded me of ski boots, a hard plastic shell with Velcro that kept my foot from extending while i slept. This always made a big difference when I got out of bed every morning, but had not yet help any as the day wen on, or when hiking. Plus, it was so miserable to sleep in I think I had quit using it by the time I got the laser treatments. But who knows, I suppose that might have been part or all of my improvement. But I don't think so, I felt a very slight bit better after the first laser treatment, and even better after each additional treatment. So, who knows?

Zzarth, what you're describing is exactly what PF is like. The way my podiatrist explained it, the relatively solid connective tissue across the bottom of your foot contracts and heals (a little) overnight. Then, when you first stand up in the morning, it stretches back out and all the newly healed bits pop apart again.

I've worn steel toe work boots and lived on uncovered concrete floors for basically the last 35 years of my work life. That stuff is hard on your feet, no matter how good the shoes are.

I'd also agree with the others who are suggesting you back away and stop looking for 'the answer'. No one will give it to you.

Hi Zzarth, I have 4 rounds of Levaquin in one year with my biopsies looking for my PCa. Right after the 4th round, I started having fairly significant left foot pain. Like others have posted here, I had Achilles tendon issues and PF as diagnosed by my podiatrist. Bad enough to use a cane if I have to walk a lot. With nothing else that could have caused this, he stated that it is highly likely caused by the Levaquin. I put that (including Cipro) on my allergies list. I have done all of the stretches, boots, night boots, custom orthodics, shots, etc. Finally my wife bought me some shoes by Vionics (Shoes that help PF) and that seemed to have helped keep some of the pain to a manageable level while I walk. Good luck on the research as to why you have those feet issues. Podiatrists visits may help. Take care. -JR