Foot and ankle surgeon

snd1966 · Post by **snd1966** » Fri 04 Sep 2015 3:02 pm

Do we have one here and where are they based?

I had hoped to get an ultrasound and/or x-ray via my work permit to check whether I have anything imbedded or broken in my foot. My heel has not responded to foot exercises and icing and even pain relieve gel only dulls the ache for a few hours therefore need the right person to advise what is wrong with it. I hope I am not going to hear old and overweight! but hey at least I'll know.

come_on_aylin · Post by **come_on_aylin** » Fri 04 Sep 2015 3:21 pm

May be completely out here but if the pain is in the bottom of the foot under the heel it may be this https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fasciitis
My husband has suffered with this and it tends to come and go but agony when it comes. Lots of info on internet if you think it could be this.

snd1966 · Post by **snd1966** » Sat 05 Sep 2015 4:53 am

Thank you, back in March I would agree the symptoms were exactly like it says, hence all the exercises and ice packs but only the swelling on the ankle has stopped, the pain has just got worse. The other half says a hip replacement will be next the way I am supposedly walking and as I do have the regular opportunity of having something enter my foot and break off even though I used to wear clod hopping boots (ssh Keith could be reading) this could be another reason. My new footwear is helping but I hate taking them off as I know it will be painful!

Awali · Post by **Awali** » Sat 05 Sep 2015 2:23 pm

snd1966: If it is plantar fasciitis, then it is a horribly painful condition. I suffered with it on and off for a year or so. It would play up for a day or two, then clear up. It got steadily worse though, so much so, that I had to walk on my tiptoes! I went for an x-ray which showed I also had a heel spur. I found a physiotherapist in Lefkosa who is excellent. He used extracorporeal shock wave therapy on me. It does take time to get better, but it helped me immensely. I honestly thought I would never be able to walk normally again! His contact details are: Dr. Huseyin Ertunga, mobile number: 0533-863-2666. He speaks fluent English. His clinic is not too far from State Hospital in Lefkosa. Good luck.

Keithcaley · Post by **Keithcaley** » Sat 05 Sep 2015 2:37 pm

I'm not saying anything...

...except, "Get well SOON!".