Re: What do you do when your feet hurt?

[Guest guest]

Hi , I too suffer from a lot of foot pain, I have flat feet also, I have

a pain that is almost like the bones are snapping. Plus swolling, my ankles are

really bad too.

I finally had my family Dr. put me on a duiretic to get rid of excess water,

it really helped with the swolling but not the pain, I wear expensive orthotics

in my shoes, and I wear New Balance walking shoes, wear good shoes, I start my

morning by stretching my feet before getting out of bed, I also have a night

brase to stretch my plantar faciatitis, that helps also, and when I sit at the

desk to be on the computer, ice packs, I still have to take pain meds during the

day, I suggest you start out with a good podiatrist, I am seeing mine this week.

Hope things get better for you, Oh I also soak my feet in epson salt as well,

and rubbinbg them with a mint lotion also helps. I'm only 47 myself and I am on

Enbrel, MTX,prednisone, mobic. , Vicodin and I have pain every day. Jean

<chellchell07@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone!

I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with RA do

when their feet or toe joints hurt? This is a new symptom for me and

because of this problem is why my Rheumy diagnosed me with RA. I

usually have pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, Knees and hips but my

feet hurting is totally new. I also have Fibromyalgia but this pain

is in the joints not the muscles and is way different from my Fibro

pain. Any suggestions besides taking pain pills (which I am

doing)would be appreciated. My feet do feel swollen also. Arghh! I

feel like I am falling apart and I'm not even 40 yet (will be in

October, lol!). Thanks for any responses.

Hugs,

S.

[Guest guest]

Oh yes, I have very bad pain in my feet. My joints are deteriorating,

and they are really looking ugly. My right ankle is very bad, and in

the near future will need surgery. I sometimes soak my feet and try

to get a massage once in awhile. I have to wear an ace bandage 2-3

times a week. Sorry I can't be more helpful, I hope someone has some

good tips, take care Tawny

[Guest guest]

I found a peppermint lotion awhile back, and now can't find it. It

was amazing! If anyone can find lotion w/ peppermint it's worth a

try. Tawny:)

[Guest guest]

I soak my feet and try to wear comfortable tennis shoes most of the time.

I also use tylenol arthritis pretty much and loratab if it gets really bad.

Joy

<chellchell07@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone!

I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with RA do

when their feet or toe joints hurt? This is a new symptom for me and

because of this problem is why my Rheumy diagnosed me with RA. I

usually have pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, Knees and hips but my

feet hurting is totally new. I also have Fibromyalgia but this pain

is in the joints not the muscles and is way different from my Fibro

pain. Any suggestions besides taking pain pills (which I am

doing)would be appreciated. My feet do feel swollen also. Arghh! I

feel like I am falling apart and I'm not even 40 yet (will be in

October, lol!). Thanks for any responses.

Hugs,

S.

[Guest guest]

I can sympathize. My feet hurt all the time - with or without shoes.

But I have found that wearing slightly larger shoes helps some, and

changing shoes often - may wear sandals in the morning and sneakers in

the afternoon. Or the other way around. It seems like the change is

what makes the difference. I have some Earth Shoes (from Walmart) that

are amazingly comfortable! And they have straps with velcro that I can

loosen or tighten during the day as needed.

Hope you can get some relief! I like the others' suggestions about

the foot massages, too!

Roselyn in Louisiana

>

> Hi Everyone!

> I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with RA do

> when their feet or toe joints hurt?

[Guest guest]

My ankles, feet & toes swell & hurt, I swear I can feel the bones

cracking or breaking. I have to stay off of them & not wear shoes.

I put my feet up - elevated - when I can. If I have to put shoes on,

say to go out side, I have some cushy slides that I wear.

--- In , " " <chellchell07@...>

wrote:

> Hi Everyone!

> I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with RA

do

> when their feet or toe joints hurt? This is a new symptom for me

and

> because of this problem is why my Rheumy diagnosed me with RA. I

> usually have pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, Knees and hips but

my

> feet hurting is totally new. I also have Fibromyalgia but this pain

> is in the joints not the muscles and is way different from my Fibro

> pain. Any suggestions besides taking pain pills (which I am

> doing)would be appreciated. My feet do feel swollen also. Arghh!

I

> feel like I am falling apart and I'm not even 40 yet (will be in

> October, lol!). Thanks for any responses.

>

> Hugs,

> S.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My feet hurt so bad I cry sometimes when I walk on them - especially in the

morning. Rubbing them down with Vicks Salve and putting socks on them at night

seems to help the most - I know it sounds crazy but it does help- an old remedy

from my Grandmother (I called her Mama Webb) - anyway - that is one of the

things that has helped me....

I hope you find relief soon.

Rose

<chellchell07@...> wrote: Hi

Everyone!

I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with RA do

when their feet or toe joints hurt? This is a new symptom for me and

because of this problem is why my Rheumy diagnosed me with RA. I

usually have pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, Knees and hips but my

feet hurting is totally new. I also have Fibromyalgia but this pain

is in the joints not the muscles and is way different from my Fibro

pain. Any suggestions besides taking pain pills (which I am

doing)would be appreciated. My feet do feel swollen also. Arghh! I

feel like I am falling apart and I'm not even 40 yet (will be in

October, lol!). Thanks for any responses.

Hugs,

S.

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[Guest guest]

Before I was on my MTX and Prednisone, I just walked really slowly. My husband

actually

said to me one morning, why are you walking like a Geisha Girl. Yeah...I ignored

him most

of that day. You just do what you can to get around and get down stairs. Just

know your

limits and take it easy. You should probably call your rhumy and get some new

meds.

>

> Hi Everyone!

> I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with RA do

> when their feet or toe joints hurt? This is a new symptom for me and

> because of this problem is why my Rheumy diagnosed me with RA. I

> usually have pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, Knees and hips but my

> feet hurting is totally new. I also have Fibromyalgia but this pain

> is in the joints not the muscles and is way different from my Fibro

> pain. Any suggestions besides taking pain pills (which I am

> doing)would be appreciated. My feet do feel swollen also. Arghh! I

> feel like I am falling apart and I'm not even 40 yet (will be in

> October, lol!). Thanks for any responses.

>

> Hugs,

> S.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , I had horrible pain in my feet so bad that I could not walk on

them some times. I was wearing two and three pairs of socks to help cushion them

when I walked. It felt like the bones were going to break and come thru the

bottom of my feet. I went to a podiatrist and first he gave me some shots of

cortisone in my feet to get the pain under control. They took a mold of my feet

and made me some orthotics for my shoes. I had tried the ones you buy in the

store with no help. They are the best thing that I could have done. I can walk

normal again not like I am walking on glass.I still have some pain but mostly

when I over do it. The orthos are a little pricey but I have had mine for three

years. They look almost new still and should get at least a few more years out

of them. Hope this helps. Betty

<chellchell07@...> wrote: Hi Everyone!

I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with RA do

when their feet or toe joints hurt? This is a new symptom for me and

because of this problem is why my Rheumy diagnosed me with RA. I

usually have pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, Knees and hips but my

feet hurting is totally new. I also have Fibromyalgia but this pain

is in the joints not the muscles and is way different from my Fibro

pain. Any suggestions besides taking pain pills (which I am

doing)would be appreciated. My feet do feel swollen also. Arghh! I

feel like I am falling apart and I'm not even 40 yet (will be in

October, lol!). Thanks for any responses.

Hugs,

S.

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[Guest guest]

I guess I was hoping that when my dr puts me on enbral, that it would

stop. I thought it was just the RA effects. I'm seeing my dr today &

will ask. I KNOW how its hard to work. I had finally found what work

I was successful at - Retail - & now, with my feet/toes being in such

pain - forget it!

> > Hi Everyone!

> > I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with

RA

> do

> > when their feet or toe joints hurt? This is a new symptom for me

> and

> > because of this problem is why my Rheumy diagnosed me with RA. I

> > usually have pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, Knees and hips

but

> my

> > feet hurting is totally new. I also have Fibromyalgia but this

pain

> > is in the joints not the muscles and is way different from my

Fibro

> > pain. Any suggestions besides taking pain pills (which I am

> > doing)would be appreciated. My feet do feel swollen also. Arghh!

> I

> > feel like I am falling apart and I'm not even 40 yet (will be in

> > October, lol!). Thanks for any responses.

> >

> > Hugs,

> > S.

> >

[Guest guest]

My dr thinks/hopes that the pains will stop for me within a month

after starting Enbrel. I have MTX, Prednisone, & Plaquenil now. She

also said if after a month I was still in pain then to call & she'd

give me a shot.

> > > Hi Everyone!

> > > I'm new at dealing with RA and I was wondering what others with

> RA

> > do

> > > when their feet or toe joints hurt? This is a new symptom for

me

> > and

> > > because of this problem is why my Rheumy diagnosed me with RA. I

> > > usually have pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, Knees and hips

> but

> > my

> > > feet hurting is totally new. I also have Fibromyalgia but this

> pain

> > > is in the joints not the muscles and is way different from my

> Fibro

> > > pain. Any suggestions besides taking pain pills (which I am

> > > doing)would be appreciated. My feet do feel swollen also.

Arghh!

> > I

> > > feel like I am falling apart and I'm not even 40 yet (will be in

> > > October, lol!). Thanks for any responses.

> > >

> > > Hugs,

> > > S.

[Guest guest]

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>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: " tdianaok " <tdianaok@...>

> > I found a peppermint lotion awhile back, and now can't find it. It

> > was amazing! If anyone can find lotion w/ peppermint it's worth a

> > try.

>

> Seems to me, I got some peppermint lotion from Avon one time. It

was years

> ago, so I might be wrong. You might try looking for a dealer and

see if

> they have it.

> Darcy

>

[Guest guest]

Lately, I've had what I think is nerve pain in my feet, but not along

the bottom where I've heard it's more common. My pain is on the top of

my foot and runs from my ankle into my small toes (not the big toe).

Do any of you have this type of pain? I'm trying to figure out if it's

nerve pain (I do have sensory neuropathy in my legs) or due to

arthritis in the small joints in my foot.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

,.....I do have neuropathy pain, and I take Neurontin for it.

It takes awhile to work, and to get the right dose, but it's working

for me. I also have pain on top of my foot, found out from the foot

doc, it's spurs. It is very painful, and will eventually have to do

something about it, Tawny

>

> Lately, I've had what I think is nerve pain in my feet, but not

along

> the bottom where I've heard it's more common. My pain is on the top

of

> my foot and runs from my ankle into my small toes (not the big

toe).

> Do any of you have this type of pain? I'm trying to figure out if

it's

> nerve pain (I do have sensory neuropathy in my legs) or due to

> arthritis in the small joints in my foot.

> Any input would be appreciated.

>

> Thank you,

>

>