Foot pain for months and not getting any answers

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I’ve had bad pain around my heel and lower ankle for around 4 months. I’ve seen a physio once who diagnosed Achilles tendonitis but have not got anywhere with any relief. I can barely walk and even when I do manage I end up in so much pain and end up limping. The GP won’t get me a scan as apparently they are not allowed to for this issue. They won’t refer me for any injections or therapies and they just don’t seem bothered. I’ve been discharged from the physio team but have managed to get a phone call with them next week after begging for the last month (they’ve stopped face to face appointments all together).

I nearly cried today the pain got so bad and this is with me walking around very very slowly because that’s all I can manage. Is it really Achilles tendinitis or is it likely to be something else? I suppose without an ultrasound or an MRI I will never know. I’ve done some stretches but it’s so painful and even worse the day afterwards so I try not to do them too much but will force myself as I’m worried it’s the only option I’ve got.

OP
have you looked at these guys

if nothing else, the hilarious tackiness will take your mind off the pain for a minute.

their stuff helps my vertigo and mum's knees. Saved us both doc appointments.

I'll do anything! Tacky or not !!

I enjoyed the video will definitely try this out

If you can get to Plymouth, there is a really excellent private physio practice called the Fay Pedler Clinic.
I can honestly say they saved my sanity. I was in so much foot pain and they knew what it was. It was such a relief to be taken seriously and treated correctly.

Don't want to worry you OP. Foot pain was the very first symptom I had of ankylosing spondylitis.

I was ignored like you and it took me 11 years to get a diagnosis.

Look at these and perhaps speak to them. They can help you advocate.

nass.co.uk

www.versusarthritis.org

If you can email your GP practise. Email the Nass link and insist on referral.

Other and quicker thing is the following:

Make an appointment with a private rheumatologist. One who practises at your local hospital.
It's about £250.
During the appointment, mention that you're self funding and that means they usually refer you back to NHS for tests. That is a lot quicker this way.

Me too - I was advised of the stretching exercises which do help but never knew about the rubbing!
So have done both today !
Good Luck

I haven't watched the video - do they still have that cheesy jingle - but when I was recovering from a broken ankle, massage was very important.

maybe try arnica gel as well.