athlets fungus -or something ?

I have had a bad (real bad) case of Athlets foot on one 1 toe - one foot - for about 8months now.. used everything
under the sun on it -over the counter stuff.  went to 3 diffrent foot Doctors ! they treated the area and gave me meds to
take daily - anti fungus and anti biotic types - however im on a high blood pressure medication - and they interacted -
thus put up the wall.. and cause alot of unwanted or needed problems!  - I after seeing 3 diffrent Doctors -went to the 4th one - well heres the story- he was real good !! (yahoo!)  he took xrays -unlike the others - and did a biopsy -(misspelled most likely)  sorry-  as he said it could be a bad case of fungus , or a reaction to your medication ? so lets find out !!  im waiting now , only problem is my poor toe ,when changing the wrappings - bleeds a bit - scares me!
and Doctor is on vacation for 2weeks !  he said change the wrappings every 24 hours - and clean it with hydroprox .
nothing more .. keep it dry and wrapped up - and that I can wear shoes ?  something I couldnt do before ..??

my foot aches  in the back area - by the ankle.. and swells due to my bp meds.. as well the toe now throbbs a bit
and is very tender to the touch ..  

im wondering - should I go back and have someone check it out again - and reclean it and wrap it correct ..
as Think I did not to good of a job .. though its tight and taped well .

also I have to return to work tomorrow tuesday .. and put on steel tip shoe .. im on my feet at least 8 to 12 hours per day !!  

what to do ??

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be a fungal infection. Athlete's foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the feet. Most people want to avoid athlete's foot because it is uncomfortable and unsightly. Left untreated, the Trichophyton and Epidermophyton organisms which cause it can spread to other parts of the body.

By keeping the feet clean and dry, you can avoid athlete's foot infection rather effectively. Socks made from cotton and other materials which will wick moisture away from the foot should be worn, along with shoes made from leather and similar breathable materials. People who sweat a great deal may want to consider changing socks more than once a day to avoid athlete's foot, and using a foot powder to reduce perspiration. Shoes or sandals should also be worn in common areas, especially moist ones where the fungus will thrive.

Many people actually carry the fungus on their feet all the time, but do not develop an infection because they keep their feet clean and dry. Although the name suggests otherwise, the infection can happen to anyone, not just athletes, although people who frequent areas like pools and gyms may be more likely to pick up the fungus and have moist, warm feet for the fungus to grow on. If athlete's foot is detected, take steps to eradicate it quickly. It can lead to increasing discomfort on the part of the foot's owner. Ultimately, the nails of the foot will also become infected, and they may fall off.

To avoid athlete's foot reinfection, there are also a few steps which can be taken. It is possible to reinfect yourself with the fungus, or to spread it to other areas of the body. On other body parts, it is more commonly known as ringworm. The bedding of anyone with athlete's foot should be washed frequently, and floors that their feet come in contact with should also be washed. Shoes worn by the patient should be aired out completely before being worn again, and the use of an enzymatic cleaner or fungicide may help to ensure that the fungus is entirely gone. Socks should be washed and completely dried all the time to avoid athlete's foot, but especially in the case of an active infection.

Regards.