Dealing with foot problem in RASP?

Tim Harvard — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 13:57:22 -0400

I have what I am pretty certain is a foot corn, it is very painful while even just wearing shoes and standing. We are not allowed to leave the area to go out and buy anything, and I do not want to go to sick call or anything because of likely quarantine(covid19 protocol) and possibly getting a profile and dropped from the course. Any suggestions on how to deal with this or has anyone had similar experiences?

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made Aug 9 at 2020 2:27 PM

SrA Ronald Moore — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 14:27:52 -0400

Grin and bear it !!!

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Aug 9 at 2020 2:43 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 14:43:28 -0400

You say you have a hard time standing with this problem. If you can deal with the pain mentally, it will involve other parts of your body compensating for the deficiency, which increases your risk of serious injury. I recommend going to sick call.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2020 3:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:40:18 -0400

Seriously, go to sick call. You won't survive the course if your feet are fucked up. Fixing a corn is not that hard or long of a recovery

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2020 4:48 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 16:48:43 -0400

Tim Harvard I agree with SFC Private RallyPoint Member. Go to sick call and get this issue taken care of. I recommend that you edit your profile to change your setting from potential recruit to active duty.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Aug 9 at 2020 5:54 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:54:56 -0400

Go to the docs. That is what they are for. My room mate on my 1st ship left and went to BUDS. He went to medical for a knee problem while in 1st phase, got cleared. When he got back later that morning his room mate was dead because he didn't tell anyone he thought he was coming down with a cold. Thought he could power through on his own. He drowned during a long underwater swim. Small aches and pains are a part of life in the military, but if it endangers the lives of your fellow soldiers, it isn't worth it. GO to the docs, get the 5 minute corn shaving they do, and get back in training at 100%.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2020 7:36 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:36:16 -0400

duct tape over the injury. it will kill the bacteria.
it won't kill you, but will be uncomfortable. like life...

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 9 at 2020 10:48 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:48:13 -0400

Look, if you don't go to sick call to get it fixed- you could be dropped for not keeping up- which is worse a possible re-cycle or failure?

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Aug 10 at 2020 3:31 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:31:40 -0400

Is it on the top of the foot/toes or is it on the bottom of the foot? I had plantar warts on the bottom of my foot that I let go too long so they had to be surgically removed. Go to sick call and get your problem assessed.