Question 1

my bone scan says there is  mild generalized increased uptake in left ankle and mid foot and in 1st met. phalangeal areas. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Bone scans show increased bone production activity.  Possible causes could be fracture, infection, charcot, and bone tumor.

Question 2

my bone scan says there is increased uptake in the mid and lower lumbar spine and both si joints related to postsurgical changes with posterior spinal?

Accepted Answer

Bone scan: Mostly degenerative changes of the spine and probably osteoporosis.  Increase calcium with vitamin D.  Make sure you check a PSA level too

Question 3

during bone scan what would cause mild radiotracer increase in si joints and mid feet?

Accepted Answer

Spondyloartopathy: The spondyloarthropathies (spinal based arthritis) have in common sacroileitis and other joint arthritis. It occurs in a wide diversity of disorders, i.e., anklylosing spondylilitis , reiters enthesopathy, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, juvenile arthritis-you may not have any of these, just a mild form , but yearly follow-up with your doctor and reporting new symptoms is in order.

Question 4

noticeable unilateral swelling from mid-calf to ankle. mri shows no edema, but asymmetrical size difference in legs noticeable on mri. possibilities?

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Many possibilities: COuld be venous insufficienct which is a back up in the veins that causes pooling of blood in leg

Question 5

the mid section of my foot kills me and i do not know why. do you?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Many causes..?How long, any swelling, injury, your age, any problems like diabetes?Need more info.

Question 6

i've been having sharp pains on the mid heel of my foot, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Either: Baxters nerve entrapment, plantar nerve of plantar fascitis . See local podiatrist to diagnose and treat.

Question 7

my feet feel cold but when i touch them they're not cold at all. i've lost a lot of weight over the last few months and i can't say it's exercising because i haven't done that in a while. and my mid back hurts a lot lately. what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: Sensation of cold feet can be due to peripheral neuropathy from diabetes,vitamin B12 deficiency, alcohol abuse, medications like beta blockers. Your midback pain could be from pathology affecting the spinal cord. Your symptoms warrant an evaluation by a physician or neurologist. Blood tests,mri of the spine will most likely be recommended.

Question 8

what's a healthy body fat percentage for a mid 30 year old 5 foot 11" and weighs 150lbs?

Accepted Answer

You decide: "ideal weight" is subscience and entertainment at best, disinformation at worst. Your ideal weight is whatever looks and feels right to you and leaves you able to compete effectively with your peers at the sports you enjoy. The olympic track team is "underweight"; ultra-fit linebackers "obese". Hit the gym / playing field hard, eat sensibly & let your body find its own best weight.

Question 9

what healthy snacks would you recommend for someone who works very long hours, on their feet all day and needs fuel mid afternoon?

Accepted Answer

Look for less sugar: Look for snacks with less sugar and not too many carbs (starches) in general. Snacks with sugar tend to make you want more and more. Low-carb snacks include celery with peanut butter, hard boiled eggs, nuts, cheese, lettuce wraps with lunch meat (maybe lower fat deli meat), turkey jerky, etc...

Question 10

what can i do about pain in the mid-section of my foot whenever i stretch it (like going on my tippy-toes)?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: You may be creating plantar fasciitis and may need physical therapy.
Don't stretch to such an extreme position.

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My bone scan says there is mild generalized increased uptake in left ankle and mid foot and in 1st met. phalangeal areas. what does this mean?

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My bone scan says there is increased uptake in the mid and lower lumbar spine and both si joints related to postsurgical changes with posterior spinal?

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During bone scan what would cause mild radiotracer increase in si joints and mid feet?

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Noticeable unilateral swelling from mid-calf to ankle. mri shows no edema, but asymmetrical size difference in legs noticeable on mri. possibilities?

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The mid section of my foot kills me and i do not know why. do you?

A member asked:

I've been having sharp pains on the mid heel of my foot, what is it?

A member asked:

My feet feel cold but when i touch them they're not cold at all. i've lost a lot of weight over the last few months and i can't say it's exercising because i haven't done that in a while. and my mid back hurts a lot lately. what could be the problem?

A member asked:

What's a healthy body fat percentage for a mid 30 year old 5 foot 11" and weighs 150lbs?

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What healthy snacks would you recommend for someone who works very long hours, on their feet all day and needs fuel mid afternoon?

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What can i do about pain in the mid-section of my foot whenever i stretch it (like going on my tippy-toes)?

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