Re: Anyone know anything about FEET?

January 15, 2009

Hi gillian I think you may have a mortons nuroma or matrtarsalgia to

give it another name some times an operation is needed . mine went

after a painful three years my sister had an op and is worse than ever

but her was not as painful as mine i also got plantar fasciitis just

after that but i have it under control now and i find changing to

armour helped a hell of a lot .I found diflafenic very helpful as well

>so dont worry there are lots of us with feet problems caused through

our thyroid good luck Marie

January 15, 2009

Hi luv

You are not the only one with a foot problem.My right foot Toes kill me or they would if there were not dead.I have never known a feeling like it and have had the fluid thing too.I wore a tube a crip thing over christmas but NOT to sleep in.I wear old ladied pumps and have a wardrobe full of fab shoes I can no longer wear.My sister who also has an underactive thyroid can hardly walk with the pain in her left foot.They (GP) are sending her for physio .You are not alone xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Margaret

From: gilliani56 <alpha.piscium@...>thyroid treatment Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:28:17 AMSubject: Anyone know anything about FEET?Hi all, This is a change of subject matter, but I was wondering if I was the only one with a foot problem? ------------------------------------TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.

January 15, 2009

Hi Gillian

I know exactly what you are going through and I hate to say it but I

have had foot problems for about fifteen years. At first I was

diagnosed with Mortons metatasalargia and given pads to put in my

shoes. Fifteen years and endless test xrays and visits to many

specialists I have been diagnosed with arthritis and the medication I

am on has made my feet somewhat better. I can only wear flat shoes and

have a wadrobe full of beautiful high heels that are agony to put on

let alone walk in!

So my advice is don't let it go on and on ,shout scream and make a

fuss with your doctor until you get some answers. If my arthritis has

been dignosed earlier maybe I wouldn't have had years of pain!!

All the best Frances.

January 15, 2009

Slightly different but one of my toes very frequently dislocates

itself!Sometimes it fully comes out sometimes partially. I have to

work it back in again. This can happen up to 6/7 times a day. I have

done some reading which showed a loose connection with adrennal

insufficiency and connective tissue problems. I can't reference this

as I need to find something more concise.

Probably not much help to you though!

Luv Justeen

>

> Hi all,

> This is a change of subject matter, but I was wondering if I was the

> only one with a foot problem? For about six months now I have had a

> pain in the ball of my right foot which radiates to the big toe and

> adjacent toe causing a cramping sensation. It is worse when walking and

> I have to wear cushioned pressure relief pads in all my shoes. I can no

> longer wear heels as this aggravates the problem and I now find myself

> buying frumpy flatties for comfort.

> There is some minor fluid swelling under my foot and I wondered if this

> was also something to do with my condition.

> I haven't mentioned this to the Doctor as yet because it was a 'lower

> priority' on my long list of symptoms, compared to all the other aches

> and pains I get and if I was to start talking about my feet he might

> think I had truly flipped!

> This could well be a matter for the chiropodist but I was just

> interested in finding out if anyone else knows what I am talking about!

> Gillian

>

January 15, 2009

>

> Slightly different but one of my toes very frequently dislocates

> itself!Sometimes it fully comes out sometimes partially.

SNAP!! I've got one of them! Since I've been on thyroxine it hasn't

happened at all whereas it used to happen a couple of times a month.

I'd completely forgotten about it until I spotted your comment.

Tracey

January 15, 2009

One of the symptoms I was presenting when I approached my doctor was

a badly swollen right foot. I also had very hard skin and little

visable lumps on my heels.

kj

In thyroid treatment , " gilliani56 "

<alpha.piscium@...> wrote:

>

> Hi all,

> This is a change of subject matter, but I was wondering if I was

the

> only one with a foot problem? For about six months now I have had a

> pain in the ball of my right foot which radiates to the big toe and

> adjacent toe causing a cramping sensation. It is worse when walking

and

> I have to wear cushioned pressure relief pads in all my shoes. I

can no

> longer wear heels as this aggravates the problem and I now find

myself

> buying frumpy flatties for comfort.

> There is some minor fluid swelling under my foot and I wondered if

this

> was also something to do with my condition.

> I haven't mentioned this to the Doctor as yet because it was

a 'lower

> priority' on my long list of symptoms, compared to all the other

aches

> and pains I get and if I was to start talking about my feet he

might

> think I had truly flipped!

> This could well be a matter for the chiropodist but I was just

> interested in finding out if anyone else knows what I am talking

about!

> Gillian

>

January 15, 2009

I have that! Also, hard skin around ball of my foot and under joints

of second and third toes. I also had pitting oedema on the same leg

(below knee) and was referred to a vascular consultant. I now have to

wear a knee high support stocking.

Isn't the toe thing a form of tendonitis?

Have you pain any where else? The instability that is causing your

pain may also be playing havoc with your Achilles tendons.

My GP prescribed Diclofenac gel, this does seem to give some short

term relief.

Lyndsay

>

> One of the symptoms I was presenting when I approached my doctor was

> a badly swollen right foot. I also had very hard skin and little

> visable lumps on my heels.

>

> kj

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January 16, 2009

Hi Gillian,

Foot problems were one of the first things I saw a GP with (before I

was diagnosed) I had very bad pain under my foot, terrible cramps,

couldnt walk for very long at all without pain starting.

Doc told me to wear stouter more supportive shoes. I had ringing

in my ears and pains in my neck after an ear infection he said what

could I expect at my age! He must have written in the notes

depressed, as every subsequent doc I saw asked if I was depressed.

Luckily I was able to say no I have got my first grandchid on the

way and am looking forward to that. That seemed to shut them up!

Whilst doing a short spell working in a hospital I was advised by

the physio it was the plantar fasheitus (sorry for bad spelling) He

told me to roll my foot over a tin of beans to stretch it.

I have had quite a lot of improvement since starting the

levothyroxine in Feb 07 but it's been very slow. I wear trendy flat

pumps but I like them and being tall I have always worn them, pretty

flat sandals as well are my forte. You tell the doctor about your

concerns with your feet and be ready if he shows no sympathy with

all our info we have given you.

The doc told me that you could have injections but they were worse

than having the problem. I was thinking bring them on stuff the

pain!

Good Luck with it,

Stephie

>

> Hi all,

>> pain in the ball of my right foot which radiates to the big toe

and

> adjacent toe causing a cramping sensation. It is worse when

walking and

> cushioned pressure relief pads in all my shoes.

> > buying frumpy flatties for comfort.

>> I haven't mentioned this to the Doctor as yet because it was

a 'lower

> priority' on my long list of symptoms, compared to all the other

aches

> and pains I get and if I was to start talking about my feet he

might

> think I had truly flipped!

>> Gillian

>

January 16, 2009

Hi Gillian,

I can empathise with this. I suffered badly with my feet

when on T4 as I had dreadful swelling-made worse with betablockers which

are notorious for swollen ankles- though I just had fat feet! All this

went almost overnight when I changed to Armour and adrenal support. I

was one of the lucky ones in swiftly responding to the T3 in Armour. I

lost 7 lbs of this horrible swelling in less that a week with the change

of meds. I also stopped the betablockers as I was no longer getting

migraines. The extra weight that many of us carry due to hypo also makes

foot problems worse.

Subject: Anyone know anything about FEET?

Hi all,

This is a change of subject matter, but I was wondering if I was the

only one with a foot problem? For about six months now I have had a

pain in the ball of my right foot which radiates to the big toe and

adjacent toe causing a cramping sensation. It is worse when walking and

I have to wear cushioned pressure relief pads in all my shoes. I can no

longer wear heels as this aggravates the problem and I now find myself

buying frumpy flatties for comfort.

There is some minor fluid swelling under my foot and I wondered if this

was also something to do with my condition.

Gillian

------------------------------------

TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical

practitioner before changing medication.

January 16, 2009

Hi Stephie,

This sounds just like me...I am tall too 5ft 10 " .

I wear the flat pumps round the house but I have to wear a small heel

for going out or I get terrible cramp in the calf muscle if I walk

too far in flatties. I've been condemned to wearing 'granny style'

comfort shoes!!

I know I should have told the Doc but I didn't want to be written off

as a hypochonriac with all the other complaints I have had over the

last couple of years with being hypothyroid.

I don't like the sound of injections, I am a bit wary of them to be

honest. (My Dad had one in his shoulder once for nerve pain and it

made it worse.) I actually spoke to a friend yesterday who

recommended reflexology...ummmm??? I'm not sure I like the idea of

someone playing about with my feet. She also mentioned trying a mini

tens machine. She thought that might help to stimulate the nerves in

the foot and put some life back in it. I think that will be my next

course of action.

Thanks for the advice,

Gillian

>

> Hi Gillian,

>

> Foot problems were one of the first things I saw a GP with (before

I

> was diagnosed) I had very bad pain under my foot, terrible cramps,

> couldnt walk for very long at all without pain starting.>

> Doc told me to wear stouter more supportive shoes.

I wear trendy flat > pumps but I like them and being tall I have

always worn them, pretty > flat sandals as well are my forte.>

The doc told me that you could have injections but they were worse

> than having the problem. I was thinking bring them on stuff the

> pain!

> Good Luck with it,

> Stephie

>

January 16, 2009

Hi All

How reassuring it is to know others feel likewise & have had the same

experiences. I too didn't mention pain in my big toe joint & swollen

feet & ankles for months. There were so many other signs & symptoms I

too thought Id be written off as a hypochondriac. I'd also had a very

nasty fall on holiday and thought it was responsible. For nearly 18

months I put up with the pain as I couldn't bear heels and flopped

about in a pair of old shoes with holes & falling apart because I'd

couldn't find new ones to fit my bloated feet. I couldn't afford

specialist wider fitting ones. Eventually the right foot became so

painful I couldn't bear even the bed clothes to touch it. I was told

it was 'probably gout' and after 2 abortive blood tests (they forgot

to test it even though it was on the slip)which eventually confirmed

it wasn't, I finally threatened an official complaint at the GP and

he arranged an Xray. This I was told showed 'early signs of arthritis

in the big toe joint' and possibly a resolved broken big toe - or it

could've been down to non absorption of the 'flanges' of bone present

in childhood - I'm 52 for heavens sake!! I also have a very stubborn

verruca and an ingrown toenail on the same foot.Was told the swelling

was fluid retention and given 'water' tablets - which I'm still taking

- feet still swell if I'm on them all day.

I've been seeing a chiropodist who is also a reflexologist. I can't

afford the reflexology as frequently as she recommends (as I need the

chiropody more)but it did seem to help me feel more relaxed, my feet

were less swollen and painful and I felt generally better in myself

for a couple of weeks afterwards. I was sceptical beforehand but it

does give some relief albeit temporary. There are some side effects (I

felt hot all night after) and you have to drink a lot of water but it

could be worth a try. I think I could do with some neck massage as

well - feels like it will sieze up solid soon!!

Must go - written far too much and a snoozing cat has got between me

and the laptop!!

Kind regards to all

>

> Hi Stephie,

> This sounds just like me...I am tall too 5ft 10 " .

>

> I know I should have told the Doc but I didn't want to be written off

> as a hypochonriac with all the other complaints I have had over the

> last couple of years with being hypothyroid.

> I actually spoke to a friend yesterday who

> recommended reflexology...ummmm??? I'm not sure I like the idea of

> someone playing about with my feet.

Gillian

> --- In thyroid treatment , " stephanie.trolle "

January 16, 2009

-

Hi Gillian,

Yes that does remind me that a small heel did help during the worst

part of my feet troubles, I also had the squashy insoles you

mentioned previously. I am 5ft 7 and a half (don't forget the half)

but you are taller than me! Do not let anyone make you feel like a

hypochondriac it is most debilitating to suffer foot pain and it gets

you down. These doctors have to be made to help us.

I have been for one session of reflexology and I like my feet being

massaged. However it is different to a massage. I started to feel a

pleasant warm sensation flowing through my body which she said was

good and meant it was working. Some of the sensations on my toes

were not as comfortable, felt slightly nippy. Everyone reacts

differently,so you might give it a try however I did not have another

session. I found the massage bit of a facial gave me a more all

round " well feeling " so spent my money on that. Trying to go every

couple of months or so funds allowing.

As for the Granny shoes I can reccomend the soft shoe type mules if

its not too cold. They seem to realy cushion your feet and I found I

could walk a bit further in them.

Hope you get some improvement,

Best Regards

Stephie

- In thyroid treatment , " gilliani56 "

<alpha.piscium@...> wrote:

>

> I am tall too 5ft 10 " .

> I wear the flat pumps round the house but I have to wear a small

heel

> for going out or I get terrible cramp in the calf muscle if I walk

> too far in flatties. I've been condemned to wearing 'granny style'

> comfort shoes!!

> should have told the Doc but I didn't want to be written off

> .

> I don't like the sound of injections, bit wary of them to be

> honest. > made it worse.) I actually spoke to a friend yesterday

who

> recommended reflexology...ummmm??? I'm not sure I like the idea of

> someone playing about with my feet. She also mentioned trying a

mini

> tens machine. She thought that might help to stimulate the nerves

in

> the foot and put some life back in it. I think that will be my next

> course of action.

>

> Thanks for the advice,

> Gillian

>

January 17, 2009

I have the hard skin around the ball of my feet but none of the other

symptoms that you mention. My foot was also very hot when my doctor

examined it and she sent me for an x-ray to rule out injury and

ordered blood tests for the other symptoms that I had listed. From

this I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid and menopuase. My

doctor did not clarify that the foot swelling was part of the

hypothyroidism but just said there was some slight stress there. I

have read since that swellings and hard skin on the feet are indeed

symptoms of hypothyroidism.

It took a while for the swelling to go down after starting on

Levothyroxine but it did seem to eventually. It still swells up

though if I am on my feet for too long and I still have the hard skin

on my feet. For this I use a cream that I brought from the chemist

called 'efasit'. It eases the pain a bit because hard skin on the

feet is often quite painful and my feet still get very hot quite

quickly.

kj

In thyroid treatment , dorsetbutton

<no_reply@...> wrote:

>

> I have that! Also, hard skin around ball of my foot and under

joints

> of second and third toes. I also had pitting oedema on the same leg

> (below knee) and was referred to a vascular consultant. I now have

to

> wear a knee high support stocking.

>

> Isn't the toe thing a form of tendonitis?

>

> Have you pain any where else? The instability that is causing your

> pain may also be playing havoc with your Achilles tendons.

>

> My GP prescribed Diclofenac gel, this does seem to give some short

> term relief.

>

> Lyndsay

>

> >

> > One of the symptoms I was presenting when I approached my doctor

was

> > a badly swollen right foot. I also had very hard skin and little

> > visable lumps on my heels.

> >

> > kj

>

> [Edit Abbrev Mod]

>

January 17, 2009

Hi ,

I have been amazed at just how many of us have actually got problems

with our feet.It has been interesting to read all the different

experiences and it almost makes me feel half human again!

I've just got home after three hours traipsing round Milton Keynes

shopping centre this morning and my foot was killing me. I mean

really killing. To my hubby's annoyance I actually had to go and buy

another pair of shoes and switch them over as the pair I had on were

starting to aggravate.

By the way...Snap! I've also got a 'snoozing cat' that always gets in

between me and the laptop!!!!

Gillian

>

> Hi All

> How reassuring it is to know others feel likewise & have had the

same

> experiences. I too didn't mention pain in my big toe joint & swollen

> feet & ankles for months. There were so many other signs & symptoms

I

> too thought Id be written off as a hypochondriac.

> Must go - written far too much and a snoozing cat has got between me

> and the laptop!!

> Kind regards to all

>

January 17, 2009

Hello ,

I have hard skin problems on my heels and little patches just beneath my toes on the underside of my feet, I've also had tendon problems and muscle cramps that last for weeks, joints that ache and click.