Question: Hi. I have been having terrible pain in my left foot...middle 3 toes for about 2-3 monthes. I work and am on my feet all day. I wear special shoes with orthodics made for my shoes. By the end of the day, my foot hurts so bad, I can't wait to get my shoes off. I had an appt. yesterday with my podiatrist. He took 3 x-rays and examined my toes. The middle one hurt the worst. He stated that I have severe sprains. The ligaments are very sore on all 3. He prescibed for me to rest and I got a boot to wear. He told me to stay off of my feet for 4-5 days. I do not have any recollection of hurting it. I had surgery on my right foot last year, in late August. Something with a tight achiellies tendon recession and something else. My question is, do you agree with my doctors orders, to rest, ice and elevate for 4-5 days. I am 62 and have been working for the PO FOR 31 years. I have had numerous surgeries, includiing lower back lamenectomy/discectomy. Foot surgery, carpul tunnel surgery. I have problem with bad varicose veins and have had bleeds, 4 surgerys. I have burcitis in my right hip in January I had the new shot that they give and I also have more degeneration in lower back discs. I am seeing my doctor in a few weeks for arthritis in my left knee which also has a 'ball' of fluid on top that need to be drained. Am I being treated right for my sprained toes now and do you thing I could be a candidate for disability from the PO and also for XXXXXXX Disability Benefits? I also have regular meds that my doctor has given me for pain.
Looking forward to hearing from you. XXXXXXX L. XXXXXXX