Thursday, April 24, 2008

numb foot update

i got the ultrasound results back today and i am in the clear - no blood clot!

but, the doctor believes i have something called compartment syndrome. my symptoms pretty much jive with what i've google. i will have to do an mri next week and another follow up with the doctor.

this compartment syndrome can be some scary stuff. the doctor mentioned 2 treatment options once the mri narrows down what compartment is giving me grief. one involves a big ol' needle and the other requires surgery. as much as i dislike needles (i can't even watch the dogs get shots), i'm shooting for that rather than the surgery.





here is what my foot looked like earlier today:

and here is my brother's reaction to the picture:


2 comments:

Brian said...

I was hoping to find my picture here.

Rachel said...

Key that medical picture looks pretty crazy. Is that the same surgery you are talking about? Cause if it is I am really hoping for the needle.