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Does Distrophic Calcification Within Tendon Cause Severe Lower Pain?

Posted on Fri, 28 Feb 2014

Question: I had xray of left foot done about 8 months ago. Distrophic calcification/regenerative change within tendon. Spurring of calcaneus moderate at the Achilles tendinous. Now my question is well this problem cause severe pain on my lower even when lam sleeping. I haven't been to doctor yet.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Advised to consult rheumatologist... Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. The problems you have noticed 8 months ago might have become worse giving severe pain on your lower even when you are sleeping. You should go and see a rheumatologist to further evaluate your condition and to start oral/local therapy as soon as possible. Furthermore, you might need to schedule physiotherapy appointments as part of your treatment together with your doctor. Hope it helped! Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)

Why does my toe get numb and acouple times I followen down the stairs. I get cramps in my leg I don't seem to have the strenght in the morning to go down the steps. I cant wear closed shoes because my Feet get hot painfully and I notice my left toe tends to swell. Thanks for your response.The reasons I followen down the steps was because my foot went numb and lost my balance.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: Home remedies for feet pain&numbed toe... Detailed Answer: Hi back, Thank you for following up. The numbness of the toe might be related to severe arthritis or injury of the local nerves. With regards to the pain, it is related to inflammation (arthritis, injury) of the muscles and tendines that makes it difficult for you to move your legs. The best treatment is : - find out if the local damages are due to arthritis and get it treated properly - by using pain-killers (orally and locally) - massage-therapy (physio-therapy) - if injured (during the fall) should apply cold compresses if the fall was within 48 hours; otherwise warm compresses and analgezic cream. - before coming out of bed, you should try to move and massage your legs until you get sure you can move them properly. You can take a warm-water filling bottle (you can find them at a local drug-store) and keep it at bed-side ready to use. - try to bath your feet with warm water and salt each night; dry them well, and massage with lavender oil Hope it was of help until you see the rheumatologist! Dr.Benard

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj