I got the impression today that he doesn't think he can help me after all. He tried some medicines for my Raynaud's (and he's fairly certain it is primary Raynaud's, not secondary to some other systemic illness), but since they haven't helped the pain over the last 2 weeks, he doesn't seem to think the pain is coming from Raynaud's after all. I figured it was pretty much a long shot.
He did suggest increasing the nerve pain medicine that I'm on, and possibly trying other anti-inflammatory meds, possibly a cortisone shot in the little place on the front of my ankle that showed up on the MRI, but he is leaning more towards tarsal tunnel (again) due to the burning and swelling (feeling, not true swelling) I'm experiencing in both feet. That's all on hold for now.
I have an appt with a new cardiologist in Indianapolis on Thursday, to check out the possibility of peripheral vascular disease. Possibly he will do some testing, but doubtful AT the time of the appt. Not sure if I can get that done before vacation, but we'll see. This was at the suggestion of the 1st cardiologist I saw a couple months ago, that did the ultrasounds to check for blood clots in the main arteries, in my legs & belly. This is a long shot, but most everything seems to be right now.
I still have the order for some physical therapy from the occupational therapist - it might have expired, but since I have the order, I'm assuming either my podiatrist or my family doctor would "re-new" it or whatever.
Alex and I will regroup after Thursday's appt, make another plan of attack.
I do continue with the home-use-therapeutic ultrasound - that seems to be my best hope right now.
Continued prayers are most appreciated.
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