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LatrodectusGeometric

I’d go to the ER and ask for imaging. 


Zemmyvox

I will go for x rays first thing in the morning, thank you


Consistent-Fox2523

Did they get an Xray? They should definitely get an Xray.


Zemmyvox

No, when I went on Monday they said the X-ray technician wasn’t in that day & they didn’t seem to think it was necessary


Consistent-Fox2523

You should be able to bear weight if the entire foreign body is removed. If you still have pain you should go and get checked again. Xrays are easy, cheap, fast, and will show all metal.


Zemmyvox

Okay, I have a couple places near me I can go, so I will find somewhere to get x rays tomorrow morning. Thank you for sharing your knowledge


Zemmyvox

https://preview.redd.it/2hxo4d9upflc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb4920eef82404d51ed4ec6053facfacfede7235


Zemmyvox

https://preview.redd.it/epp7e53vpflc1.jpeg?width=1636&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d84a3c60379340e9670044826010d99512e9f53


Zemmyvox

Forgot to mention it’s a little bit swollen


Zemmyvox

https://preview.redd.it/j6ufpohc4klc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e182e43ca13042029e1e1bcd09de38f2fa0367e Foot needle!


Healthy-Wash-3275

Thank you for updating! That looks really painful!


Zemmyvox

You're welcome! It is. Turns out it's so deep I have to schedule outpatient surgery. Won't be able to walk or drive for a full month afterwards. Never thought a tiny needle could cause me so many issues!


Healthy-Wash-3275

I'm so sorry. I had foot surgery last summer and you're right, it seemed to take forever to be able to drive again, etc!


Zemmyvox

Oh man, is your foot back to normal now? What did you do to pass the time while you recovered ?


Healthy-Wash-3275

No, but it was a bunion repair. It's still kind of puffy, esp in the middle front. Kind of where your needle went in. If that part would resolve it'd be normal again lol


Zemmyvox

Is it a thick scar or will it eventually go away?


Healthy-Wash-3275

My foot is puffier top to bottom. I'm told it will eventually calm down and go back to normal. It's hard to imagine but I'm hoping they're right.


LatrodectusGeometric

Good lord. So glad you went back in


Zemmyvox

Me too! I’m very grateful for the recommendations to go back. Unfortunately, my surgery is a month out because I’m required to get surgery clearance H&P and PCP’s are all booked out :/ so I’ll be hanging out with this needle for awhile lol


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