HELP! Need Medical suggestions

[Giaour]

I realize that medical advice opens up a can of liability worms so any responses will be considered strictly suggestions and off the record.

Yesterday my husband woke up limping on one foot.

It progessed worse throughout the day.

He did not sprain it, it is not swollen, is not bruised.

We soaked it in very warm water.

We gave him a foot bath with epsom salts.

Took asprins.

Still no better.

This morning it was even worse.

We noticed that the veins on his ankle and shin looked raised more than normal.

Like what vericose veins look like.

They were not like that yesterday.

I told him he needed to go to the doctor to check it out but he refused because we dont have insurance.

Does anyone have ANY ideas as to what these symptoms could be?

I think if I can find information that shows him how serious it can be, I might be able to convince him to see the doctor.

Please pray too.

[Leonard]

Bone spur on the heel?????

[Guest man]

I realize that medical advice opens up a can of liability worms so any responses will be considered strictly suggestions and off the record.

Yesterday my husband woke up limping on one foot.

It progessed worse throughout the day.

He did not sprain it, it is not swollen, is not bruised.

We soaked it in very warm water.

We gave him a foot bath with epsom salts.

Took asprins.

Still no better.

This morning it was even worse.

We noticed that the veins on his ankle and shin looked raised more than normal.

Like what vericose veins look like.

They were not like that yesterday.

I told him he needed to go to the doctor to check it out but he refused because we dont have insurance.

Does anyone have ANY ideas as to what these symptoms could be?

I think if I can find information that shows him how serious it can be, I might be able to convince him to see the doctor.

Please pray too.

Try google. There's tons of medical sites out there.

Type in the symptoms and see what comes up.

You could even try calling the hospital. Tell them what the problem is and who knows...pay attention to whay they tell you, then check it out on the web. Call 2 or 3 places if you have to....and don't forget the clinics.

I'm sorry but that's about all I got.

[Giaour]

Happened practically over night.

Going to get some benedryl pills, maybe it was a reaction to fire ant bites or spider bite.

[Jorge S]

...Yesterday my husband woke up limping on one foot.

...It progessed worse throughout the day.

...Took asprins.

Still no better. This morning it was even worse.

We noticed that the veins on his ankle and shin looked raised more than normal.

Like what vericose veins look like.

They were not like that yesterday.

Hi, sister

Based on your description it looks like a Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT.) The ailment is caused by obstruction of the deep veins in the leg due to thrombi (packs of platelets and fibrinogen) initiated at a place of damaged venous valves or endothelium (the inner lining of the vessel), which results in impaired circulation (distended veins), inflammation (pain) and functional claudication (limping.) If you press the calf it will elicit pain. In the coming days he may develop sensation problems, swelling of the leg and bruising of the skin. He needs to see an Angiologist (Vascular Surgeon) in order to ascertain the diagnosis with special investigations (e.g. doppler) and define an appropriate treatment. The main danger of DVT lies in the possibility of embolism to the lungs as the thrombi may dislodge from the original site and be carried elsewhere. It is imperative that he sees a doctor. The initial treatment may consist of anti-coagulants and analgesics.

Hope this helps.

[Ovedya]

I realize that medical advice opens up a can of liability worms so any responses will be considered strictly suggestions and off the record.

Yesterday my husband woke up limping on one foot.

It progessed worse throughout the day.

He did not sprain it, it is not swollen, is not bruised.

We soaked it in very warm water.

We gave him a foot bath with epsom salts.

Took asprins.

Still no better.

This morning it was even worse.

We noticed that the veins on his ankle and shin looked raised more than normal.

Like what vericose veins look like.

They were not like that yesterday.

I told him he needed to go to the doctor to check it out but he refused because we dont have insurance.

Does anyone have ANY ideas as to what these symptoms could be?

I think if I can find information that shows him how serious it can be, I might be able to convince him to see the doctor.

Please pray too.

Take him to a doctor IMMEDIATELY to get it x-rayed. You may need to go to a walk-in, in fact.

Your husband could have fractures in his lisfranc joints. If those joint are not immobilized ASAP he could suffer long-term damage to his foot. I cannot emphasize this enough: GET HIM TO A DOCTOR.

[Ovedya]

Bone spur on the heel?????

Nah. It's pretty rare that a heel spur causes pain.

[Guest LadyC]

it may be hard to get him to see a doctor, but i believe it's important to do so. most hospitals will bill you for the ER visit, and those that won't should be able to point you to one that will. call around so you don't waste time going all over the place.

also, what about a quick care clinic? they're generally cheaper than the hospital ER, and some will bill you. especially if there is one run by any university.

where i live there's 'university medical center quick care' locations all over town. they're not very quick, but they do bill you. there's also another small clinic which requires payment up front, but only charges $45 to be seen by a doctor.

i don't know where you live, but i'm sure there are similar options in your neck of the woods.

[Guest LadyC]

by the way, benedryl may not be enough even if it's a spider bite. for instance, if he was bit by a brown recluse, it will continue to get worse. it rots your flesh slowly from the point of origin on out.

besides, it's really better to find out IF it was a spider bite, or something more serious like someone else described.

[LadyRaven]

I realize that medical advice opens up a can of liability worms so any responses will be considered strictly suggestions and off the record.

Yesterday my husband woke up limping on one foot.

It progessed worse throughout the day.

He did not sprain it, it is not swollen, is not bruised.

We soaked it in very warm water.

We gave him a foot bath with epsom salts.

Took asprins.

Still no better.

This morning it was even worse.

We noticed that the veins on his ankle and shin looked raised more than normal.

Like what vericose veins look like.

They were not like that yesterday.

I told him he needed to go to the doctor to check it out but he refused because we dont have insurance.

Does anyone have ANY ideas as to what these symptoms could be?

I think if I can find information that shows him how serious it can be, I might be able to convince him to see the doctor.

Please pray too.

Feet swell for alot of reasons, none of them good.

Does anyone in his family have osteoarthritis?

He could have a severe allergic reaction to something

He could have tiny fractures in his ankle that he does not know about

He could have a blockage of some kind, like phebitis or something which doesn't allow fluids to drain properly

How is his heart? Congestive heart failure will cause swelling in the extremities. High blood pressure will also (is he having any headaches or hot flashes or nausea?)

How is his urine? Kidney failure can cause swelling too

What about his eyes, is any of them swollen or droopy? My mother had cancer of the brain, the first two symptoms was swelling in her feet and a droopy eye lid. By the time she died, less than a month later, her feet were in danger of being amputated due to gangrene.