Hello everyone - I am a Newbie to this forum , but a long term Type1 diabetic since 1975. I am looking for other Type1 diabetics who have had to 'consider' the prospect of a midfoot transmetatarsal amputation and the consequences regarding future mobility . driving and continuing to work. The medical advice is digestible and understandable, but it the lifestyle consequences after that I am not at all clear on - can I get insurance to drive ? will I be considered disabled ? . I am faced with a choice of operations and wondering if its is time to bite the bullet and go for the more extreme midfoot transmetatarsal amputation. Does anyone know of a suitable patient group I could speak with please?
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Cherrelle DUK
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Hi Patrick J, welcome to the forum.
Just popping in to say hi, I’m glad you found us.
Really sorry to hear about the complications you’re experiencing and hope that there will be others on the forum who can offer some insight.
Do remember that you’re always welcome to give us a call as well to talk through any specifics or concerns you may have.
Just popping in to say hi, I’m glad you found us.
Really sorry to hear about the complications you’re experiencing and hope that there will be others on the forum who can offer some insight.
Do remember that you’re always welcome to give us a call as well to talk through any specifics or concerns you may have.
Drummer
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After my first AZ jab I had a lot of problems - I got two emergency appointments, face to face with a GP in the middle of lockdown, so they thought it was serious too.
I don't know if any of what I did might help you - but it might be worth a try.
Twice a day I got into the shower and chilled my feet with cold water, then used warm and massaged my lower legs and thighs, finishing off with hot water, so my skin went pink - in an effort to improve the circulation.
I did some vigorous knee lifts, holding onto a support, to get the blood flowing regularly throughout the day.
When sitting in the evening I did heel and toe lifts and circled my feet, again, to keep my blood flowing.
I also took ginkgo biloba tablets - a circulation booster extracted from the maidenhair tree - my father's family were herbalists, midwives and nurses and were very respected in their professions.
The end joint of one toe is fused, and it was painful for some time, but my foot is now normal in colour and size and pain free. It was a case of constant attention - and for over two weeks, but it kept me intact.
I don't know if any of what I did might help you - but it might be worth a try.
Twice a day I got into the shower and chilled my feet with cold water, then used warm and massaged my lower legs and thighs, finishing off with hot water, so my skin went pink - in an effort to improve the circulation.
I did some vigorous knee lifts, holding onto a support, to get the blood flowing regularly throughout the day.
When sitting in the evening I did heel and toe lifts and circled my feet, again, to keep my blood flowing.
I also took ginkgo biloba tablets - a circulation booster extracted from the maidenhair tree - my father's family were herbalists, midwives and nurses and were very respected in their professions.
The end joint of one toe is fused, and it was painful for some time, but my foot is now normal in colour and size and pain free. It was a case of constant attention - and for over two weeks, but it kept me intact.
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