Channel 10 news presenter Candice Wyatt is considering AMPUTATION after being diagnosed with a painful foot condition that left her crawling and unable to work: ‘I miss my old life’
Candice Wyatt is struggling to come to terms with a foot condition that has left her on crutches and in constant pain.
The 40-year-old explained in an Instagram post that she was diagnosed with sesamoiditis and even considered amputation to end her suffering.
Alongside several X-ray images, the Channel Ten news anchor wrote a lengthy caption explaining what she has been dealing with in private.
Candice Wyatt (pictured) is struggling to come to terms with a foot condition that has left her on crutches and in constant pain.
“I’ve decided to share what’s been going on with my physical (and mental) health, and why I’ve been MIA,” she began.
‘Almost four weeks ago, something in the ball of my left foot broke while I was walking barefoot on the floorboards. He’d been a little sore in the lead up…but nothing too bad. Suddenly, I couldn’t put any weight on it at all,’ he said.
“Since then, I have seen doctors, surgeons, CT scans (1st photo), MRIs (2nd photo), cortisone shots (3rd photo) and the list goes on. It turns out that I have sesamoiditis, which is not curable, but it can be controlled.
The 40-year-old explained in an Instagram post that she was diagnosed with sesamoiditis and even considered amputation to end her suffering.
I’m so out of control and struggling to see a future through the fog, it’s not even funny. I have considered amputation,’ he said.
I have lived on crutches for the past four weeks. I drag myself in and out of the shower. I can’t do my normal job as a journalist, so I have to present the news at the desk or produce behind the scenes,” he said.
‘But on top of that, I have a third sesamoid bone (purple arrow points to it), which is abnormal (you should only have the two bones on top).
‘It’s likely that I was born this way… but no one can explain why it might be causing me trouble now. There is a chance that you will need surgery to remove it.
She went on to explain that the disease had affected her mentally to the point where she considered amputating her foot.
I have lived on crutches for the past four weeks. I drag myself in and out of the shower. I can’t do my normal job as a journalist, so I have to present the news at the desk or produce behind the scenes,” he said.
“I am terrified of the unknown and what I will and will not physically be able to do once a solution is found. I miss my old life. And suddenly the problems that I thought I had before this don’t seem like problems at all,’ he continued.
‘My social life has skyrocketed. I am exhausted by my mobility problems. I trust my amazing circle of friends more than I ever thought I would, and as a fiercely independent person, this brings tears to my eyes.
‘My morning routine of attending @_fitnessxo_ is gone. I’m so out of control and struggling to see a future through the fog, it’s not even funny. I have considered amputation.
Candice concluded, “I’m terrified of the unknown and what I will and won’t be able to physically do once a solution is found.” I miss my old life. And suddenly the problems I thought I had before this don’t seem like problems at all.
‘Please, never, ever, underestimate the privilege of being healthy and capable. If you can plant two feet on the ground and stand up,’ she added.
‘Please, never, ever, underestimate the privilege of being healthy and capable. If you can, plant two feet on the ground and stand up.’
Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the sesamoid bones and tendons in the ball of the foot.
It is commonly found in dancers and athletes who put excessive pressure on their feet.
It is usually treated with rest and anti-inflammatory medication and may resolve on its own, but chronic cases require surgery to remove the sesamoid bone.
Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the sesamoid bones and tendons in the ball of the foot. It is usually treated with rest and anti-inflammatory medication and may resolve on its own, but chronic cases require surgery to remove the sesamoid bone.