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Foot Decaying
I've looked all over the web for an answer, but i can't find anything.
On the bottom of my foot, the skin is pitted, like swiss cheese, and moist and decaying around the ball of my foot. It's NOT athlete's foot, I've tried creams and powders for that, and it causes an odor so bad I have to change my socks periodically throughout the day.
I can't see a doctor right now because my I am temporarily without health insurance,
but it's been here for about a year, now,
and it's driving me crazy.
Has anyone experienced anything like this, or found an answer as to what it is?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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This might be ridiculous and extreme but the word "ulcer" came to my mind?
Maybe it is a very shallow ulcer? It's just a suggestion and I'm probably wrong, but just in case see what constitutes as a shallow ulcer and I don't know if they last a year so...look up that kindof information.
Sorry if that was an idiotic response but it was the first thing that came to mind, oddly enough.
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I know you don't think it's athlete's foot, but it really does sound like it. My boyfriend had it recently, and it's taken about 5 weeks to clear up. It looked just the way you've described and everything.
You can't just use the creams or powders once; you have to use it twice a day every day for 4 weeks. Clean your feet twice a day, and wear clean, dry socks all the time. Yes, the powders smell, but it's really important to keep up use, or else the fungus will become resistant. My boyfriend's using the Dr. Scholl's spray powder.
If it still doesn't go away, you may need to take oral antibiotics, but it's worth a shot to try the drugstore remedy first.
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You really need to see a doctor. You should have a local health department or clinic that will see you for free or at a very low cost. I would try the health department first because they are usually free and can provide you with information on where to go for treatment if needed, that you can afford.
I know you don't have health insurance, but you will need your feet for a long time to come! Its important that you find out what is going on.
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