Actually, I'm not sure he was in the office when Cindy called. I don't have great hearing, let Cindy do much of the phone work. Young female MD office workers are difficult for me to understand. (edit: Not that I have any reason to speak with them otherwise.
)All too often I fail to understand the through the nose enunciation, fast cadence and upspeak of today's young women. So, could very well be my fault. When Cindy told me no appointment until late July, I got into "screw it, I'll take care of it myself" mode.
What I should have done was go to the local hospital ER, paid the $100 co-pay, and at least have gotten somebody to look at it. My own stubbornness cost me...and surely almost cost me more!
The day I left the Albany hospital, had a visit from a PT guy there...he had me walk the hall, observed how I deal with my floppy left foot, made some suggestions, advised I look for a good PT near my home. I really like the lady who helped Cindy after her latest MS bad episode...plan on seeing if my PA can set me up with her.
I also have a follow up appointment with this podiatrist, so will learn more then.