Anyone Ever Visited A Podiatrist For PD Issues? Was It Useful?
Anyone Ever Visited A Podiatrist For PD Issues? Was It Useful?
So, way down there in the list of symptoms that I rarely have time to complain about, are the grievances of Mr. Left Foot. His complaints aren't severe but are persistent -- I guess he does carry a lot of extra weight. As a result, I'm seeing some extra calluses and a slightly misshapen toe nail. So I'm wondering if anyone has been to a podiatrist and gained some sort of enlightenment beyond: "You ninny! trim your calluses and cut your nails"
I have found it liberating(21 years into… read more
Thank you, I will not run to it.
I've seen one lately who was no help whatsoever. He sent me on to have a test to see if circulation was OK. It was. They sent me on to see if nerves were working correctly. They were. I've finally diagnosed myself with arthritis. When I see my nero I'll ask to see a rheumatologist for a second opinion. So far the professional guesses have been gout, neuroma, and "unsure".
Yes - the best toenail trim in the world
I have some foot problems, but I don't think they are related to Parkinson's.
However, they are indirectly related. Parkinson's caused me to fall, injured my knees to the point of knee replacement and it also caused a broken ankle.
Love,Jeri
