recurring pain, over a year after foot surgery.

[Pedaldog.]

I had surgery, back in 2015, in my right foot. It was, I think, Tarsal/metatarsal bone fusion and plate/screws fitted. the pain was eased a lot by the time I was able to take the "Big Wellie" off, around 7 months after surgery as there were a few difficulties. I've had a regular twinges but nothing too bad and not lasting more than an hour or so. This past week it has been different. The  pain, still not as bad as pre-surgery, is back and pretty much whenever I move my foot from the ankle. I know that 125kg is asking a lot of any normal foot so weight really has to go. that's a long term thing though and the pain is here and now! Do I just give it a regular dose of 'brufen or should I get in touch with the consultant and try to see him again? I'm okay to try Ibuprofen for a week or two but I'm already on a huge number of medications, including pain killers, so don't want to add to them on a long term basis.
Any advice, other than "Shed some Lard y' Fat Slob"?

[hellymedic]

I wonder if there's been some sort of fatigue fracture, involving either the bone or the metalwork there, allowing movement now, causing pain.

I think you need to see a doctor, who might arrange X-rays, a bone scan, and/or referral to your orthopaedic surgeon.

[chrisbainbridge]

Like Helly says, i suspect a problem with the fusion site. 

I would be looking at late non union, or a stress fracture through one of the screw holes.  late non union would be my bet though.  If it took 7 months to unite then it may not have been complete.

[Pedaldog.]

Thanks. I'm planning to see the Doc' on Wednesday so I'll bring it up then.