Thanks in advance!

Hi ChunPapi. Being overweight can strain the joints and bones but this does not happen overnight. The fact that it is turning blue to purple is a cause for concern. This may be an indication that the blood flow through the foots is in some way impaired. However, it is difficult to pinpoint a cause just based on the symptoms you report here. You definitely should be consulting with a doctor to identify the exact cause.

I walk on my foot to get out of bed and do daily things but I also use it to go to summer school which isn’t a lot of walking since I get out of my car, walk to class, stay there for 3 hours no walking, then I walk back to my car and drive home and walk inside to sit back down at my desk. I don’t really know what to do with it anymore since this has never happened and the fact that it’s starting to turn purple is making me uneasy. I don’t even know how to elevate my foot while sleeping. Also it seems like it isn’t super painful anymore to walk on it but it doesn’t get any better. I just need some advice , please and thank you!

Thank you for your reply.
In the past, I asked my family doctor for a referral, and further, he assisted with giving my history to all of the other doctors that I told him that I was going to see. At this point, my family doctor does not know what else to suggest.

The Lower Extremity Doctor that I visited 3 years ago said that my pulse was good and an ultrasound test showed that it was NOT circulatory and he eliminated vascular problems. He did say “possible autoimmune disorder”. He added, “MIGHT BE IN THE RAYNAUDS FAMILY”. He “may have been” a vascular doctor (I wrote down Lower Extremity doctor in my notes).

Thank you again for your reply; it is most appreciated.
I will do as you suggested and see a vascular specialist.

HI Helen. The best way to approach this is to ask your family doctor to refer you to the appropriate specialist. Your family doctor is familiar with your case and would be able to provide you with a referral letter as well to assist the specialist in understanding your medical history to date. If you are going to do this on your own without a referral then you may want to consider seeing a vascular specialist. If such a specialist is not available in your region then you should start with a specialist physician and take it from there.

Hi Sharon. It could be related if your coronary artery disease is so severe that it is affecting normal functioning of your heart. If it really was this severe then your doctor would have advised that you have surgery immediately because a heart attack could occur at any time. However, there is the possibility that it is unrelated to your coronary artery disease and it may therefore be another condition altogether. Early diagnosis and treatment is always advisable.