Swollen foot not going away!!!!?July 4th weekend I ended up with a swollen ankle and foot without knowingly doing anything to them. I passed it off as a sprain (since I was drunk) but two weeks later it still wasn't getting better. I went to the E.R. and they confirmed that it was not broken and sent me on my way with some anti-inflammatory meds. A month after that I go to a specialist. She says being that I drank heavily that weekend it was probably a severe gout flare up. She gave me medicine for gout and sent me on my way. I am now three months on crutches, swollen foot still there. I am beginning to think maybe I have a circulatory problem in my foot or leg. I noticed last night that as I was rubbing my foot it was much colder than the rest of my body. Anyone with any ideas or suggestions please reply. Thanks.
*Cher*
maybe a pinched nerve.
Jessica M
You need to make sure you keep your foot up above your heart when laying down and do it often. That should let the swelling go down.
If that doesn't work it might be a more serious problem.
little amanda
Go to another doctor and get a work-up done on circulatory as well as nerve and blood problems possible. That is a bit long for a foot to stay swollen and still be hurting. Fine out if you have blood sugar problems or nerve and/or artery problems.
Bob T
Diabetes? Check your blood sugar.
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