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Offwidth on February 15, 2023 at 12:29 pm · in reply to: Fused Arthritic Big Toe #75669

Hey there Thomas…

I’m in Tucson,AZ

I’ll bring that up with my doctor on my next visit. It can be a bit surprising how behind the U.S. can be at times in the fields of medicine and healthcare…

Thanks again for your insights and help

– brian

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Offwidth on February 13, 2023 at 10:24 am · in reply to: Fused Arthritic Big Toe #75628

I have not heard of antiphlogistic radiation.

I have however just finished a course of oral methlyprednisolone; which has provided some relief. How long remains to be seen.

My doc (surgeon) suggested that next possible steps would be cortisone injection, followed by, as a last resort surgery.

Thanks,
– brian

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Offwidth on February 12, 2023 at 5:32 am · in reply to: Fused Arthritic Big Toe #75608

Thank you for the response. I’m still trying to figure this out. Pain yes, especially in rock shoes, but manageable thus far. Surgery is a last resort, but everything is still on the table I suppose. Thanks again,
– brian