support/ideas needed for hand and foot pain

[Guest guest]

Good morning,

I am looking for ideas on coping with hand and foot pain. I have discovered

so far that sitting for too long makes things worse, so I stay as active as

possible. I am now having trouble with my grip, though, and am worried about my

ability to drive a car sometimes. Also, the ball of my feet is very painful

at a constant level.

Some questions for those of you with hand/foot pain

1) If you've had surgery, did the pain improve?

2) Anything you've tried that has helped? I have orthotics, expensive good

shoes and go to PT 3 times a week.

3) Any suggestions for controlling hand pain? I use hot paraffin wax every

day and try to keep my hands warm.

Any strategies would be welcome!

Kirsten, MN