bcb1200
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Hi folks:
Sorry I haven't been on as of late. I guess it really is true that when you start feeling better you go out and live your life!
I'm pleased to say i've been off antibiotics for a year! I am still treating with herbs, specifically Classical Pearls and Liposomal Artemisinin from Hopkington with some other supplements.
Overall, I feel pretty good, but I do still have a few, stubborn, mild symptoms. Such as mild tinnitus, mild muscle twitching (primarily my calves), Mild night sweats (primarily my neck/shoulders), and a few odds and ends that come and go. All mild. These are my "usual suspects" that have never cleared, but seem to respond the most to Babesia treatment and also parasite treatment.
Anyway...one thing that I've had throughout the years is occasional bottom of my foot pain. Except it doesn't seem to be the classical "Bart" bottom of foot pain (pain in the AM upon waking across the entire bottom of your foot.) Instead it comes in waves and is primarily on the ball of my foot only (flat area between my toes and arch.)
When I started A-Bart years ago I would get waves of pain here. It can come and go depending on treatment.
Does anyone else get this? And did you ever pinpoint what it is? I have heard Babs.
-------------------- Bite date ? 2/10 symptoms began 5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors
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Keebler
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- Have you had your feet assessed by a podiatrist? That is the first thing I would do -- but do not accept any kind of steroid injection if offered.
You could have plantar fasciitis - or any other kind of condition that could be from structural stress, shoes, etc.
Sesimoid bone issues could be key . . . an x-ray will tell more about that.
Vitamin or mineral deficiencies could be to blame, too.
But start with a board certified doctor of podiatry, they have studied feet for years. Don't go to just any doctor for your feet.
Now, you might call your former LLMD and ask if they just happen to know of a LL DPM . . . and you might also want to consider if bartonella even if it does not seem the classic bart-feet symptom. Chance are, though, that it's your footwear or activity . . . of just need some good foot massage.
While you wait to see a foot expert, you might assess your footwear. I'd not go buy anything right now but certainly stay out of footwear that is not ergonomically sound.
MAGNESIUM deficiency sounds like a likely player, too, with your calf issue.
Foot massage might be wonderful - and very helpful. The podiatrist should see you first but then may prescribe PT . . . and ultrasound was great for me, with some massage, too.
You may be recommended to get custom made orthotics -- or if lucky enough not to need those, specific shoe brands & styles will be recommended for the exact thing going on for your feet. -
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lpkayak
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my ball of foot pain went away with bart tx
the pain was severe and top notch podiatrists could nto figure it out---but rifampin did the trick
i have heard others say this too
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Keebler
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- No access to a LL doctor or Rx, I approached it with Andrographis - and it changed the life of my feet for me. It took 14 months at that top suggested dose but after years of torment (even always in supportive shoes), I could finally walk without searing, tearing pain.
I did also have sesimoid bone issues, though, so shoes specifically to support that really mattered.
You may have a bruised/sore metatarsal problem. If so, check at virtually any drug store which have inserts you can put into your shoes to relieve the pressure. Ice packs to reduce inflammation can also be helpful. Other recommendations can be found online, such as taping your foot in certain ways to reduce the strain on the affected area. --- Wayne
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