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Should I go get an Xray?

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    • February 7, 2016 at 9:24 pm
    Cynlee
    Participant

      Ok this may sound stupid but I'm only stage 1a from a spot on the top of my foot. The primary was about and inch or so from my big toe. I've been having pain in the joint and it feels as if the second toe joint is hurting also. It hurts to walk sometimes and at night. I really feel that my mobility is limited in the big toe joint. This has been going on for over two months. What's the chances of such a low stage going to the foot bones?  I should say also the spot on my foot came up from nothing to melanoma in less then 10 months. I thinking maybe I should get an X-ray but I don't want to look paranoid. 

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        • February 8, 2016 at 3:55 am
        Janner
        Participant

          How long ago was your WLE?  Nerves heal very slowly and it is possible that you are just feeling "healing".  Since they remove tissue down to the muscle and typically cut nerves, healing can take a long time.   The foot is a highly used and flexible body part and is going to be a tough heal.  However, if this is really bothering you, talk to your doctor.  Unlikely melanoma has grown "into the bone" – just not typically how things spread.  Think blood vessels and lymph vessels which would be heading away from your foot, not downward growth.  X-Rays may/may not show anything and are probably not the best scan if you were looking for bone mets, anyway.  Just call your doc and work through this.  Tell the doc your concerns and maybe they can suggest a the right type of monitoring/diagnosing/scan. 

          • February 8, 2016 at 3:55 am
          Janner
          Participant

            How long ago was your WLE?  Nerves heal very slowly and it is possible that you are just feeling "healing".  Since they remove tissue down to the muscle and typically cut nerves, healing can take a long time.   The foot is a highly used and flexible body part and is going to be a tough heal.  However, if this is really bothering you, talk to your doctor.  Unlikely melanoma has grown "into the bone" – just not typically how things spread.  Think blood vessels and lymph vessels which would be heading away from your foot, not downward growth.  X-Rays may/may not show anything and are probably not the best scan if you were looking for bone mets, anyway.  Just call your doc and work through this.  Tell the doc your concerns and maybe they can suggest a the right type of monitoring/diagnosing/scan. 

            • February 8, 2016 at 3:55 am
            Janner
            Participant

              How long ago was your WLE?  Nerves heal very slowly and it is possible that you are just feeling "healing".  Since they remove tissue down to the muscle and typically cut nerves, healing can take a long time.   The foot is a highly used and flexible body part and is going to be a tough heal.  However, if this is really bothering you, talk to your doctor.  Unlikely melanoma has grown "into the bone" – just not typically how things spread.  Think blood vessels and lymph vessels which would be heading away from your foot, not downward growth.  X-Rays may/may not show anything and are probably not the best scan if you were looking for bone mets, anyway.  Just call your doc and work through this.  Tell the doc your concerns and maybe they can suggest a the right type of monitoring/diagnosing/scan. 

                • February 8, 2016 at 2:22 pm
                JuTMSY4
                Participant

                  I posted in the other thread where OP asked this the advice above is wht I would suggest as well – follow up with your doc and see what they suggest.  

                  as to bone mets, they generally move towards the center of your body.  Not always, but its a common feature of bone mets.  

                  • February 8, 2016 at 2:22 pm
                  JuTMSY4
                  Participant

                    I posted in the other thread where OP asked this the advice above is wht I would suggest as well – follow up with your doc and see what they suggest.  

                    as to bone mets, they generally move towards the center of your body.  Not always, but its a common feature of bone mets.  

                    • February 8, 2016 at 2:22 pm
                    JuTMSY4
                    Participant

                      I posted in the other thread where OP asked this the advice above is wht I would suggest as well – follow up with your doc and see what they suggest.  

                      as to bone mets, they generally move towards the center of your body.  Not always, but its a common feature of bone mets.  

                      • February 9, 2016 at 12:29 am
                      Cynlee
                      Participant

                        Thank you for the information. I'm sure it is nothing but ill have it checked out when I see my dermatologist at the end of the month if it is still bothering me. 

                        • February 9, 2016 at 12:29 am
                        Cynlee
                        Participant

                          Thank you for the information. I'm sure it is nothing but ill have it checked out when I see my dermatologist at the end of the month if it is still bothering me. 

                          • February 9, 2016 at 12:29 am
                          Cynlee
                          Participant

                            Thank you for the information. I'm sure it is nothing but ill have it checked out when I see my dermatologist at the end of the month if it is still bothering me. 

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