Hi all. I had surgery last Saturday and nerve removal and have been resting as advised. The last two evenings the bottom of my foot has felt like it's on fire for around 20 mins. Is this normal? Have my follow up next Weds with Surgeon.
It sounds like you are weight bearing and may have over done things a bit.
Also remember that all of the nerve blocks have worn off and swelling has set in.
If it were to burn and remain burning, I would telephone the surgeon.
Think of how extended being on your legs for extended times can cause burning when you firstget off of them.
Hugs
No not been overdoing it. Just walk to the loo or have a shower. Use crutches. Rest of the time have foot up. Cant ring surgeon its NHS so will get GP to check it out thanks
Rest, elevation, ice....you are doubg as you should.
When your foot burns, is it at it's greatest swelling for the day?
This could in turn cause the bandages to be restrictive until the elevation and ice brings the swelling down.
Was in the evening but now feels on fire whole time. Got docs at 9.20 x
Dr has prescribed Gabapentin as hospital sent me home with ibruprofen that i cant take. She said its to do with the nerves.
Something is wrong.
Go to emergency.
hugs
yes, nerves cause the urning.
Gabapentin also termed Neurotin should help.
hugs
Just to update you all. Foot is doing fine now. Gabapentin helped with the burning immensely. Scar healing nicely. Have manage to get shoes on and going back to work on Tuesday. X