Feet pain

August 16, 2006

Hi all! Feet pain (like broken bone pain) is what took me to the

doctor 5 years ago -- I still have the extreme foot pain -- it is like

the muscles around my ankles and the bridge of my foot feels broken --

has anyone esle had this and if so what did you do about it -- I am

currently on MTX, Minocin, Folic acid, Neurontin, Darvon -- but I would

love to be able to walk comfortable again -- PLEASE HELP!

Hollye

August 16, 2006

Hollye,

I experienced severe foot pain for about a year and then it subsided. I

honestly can't think of any one thing in particular that I did to make it go

away. I even saw a podiatrist who said I needed surgery! I never did get it.

I would get terrible cramping in addition to the " broken bone pain " that you

describe and walking was very painful. I used to soak in warm water with epsom

salts for temporary relief. The foot pain mysteriously diappeared even before I

stated AP. I get occasional ankle swelling and minor cramping at night

sometimes but nothing like before. I wish I had more words of wisdom to help

you but I at least wanted you to know that I can empathize with your pain. I do

hope you feel better soon.

Maggy Alonso

www.AMothersTouchPhoto.com

rheumatic Feet pain

Hi all! Feet pain (like broken bone pain) is what took me to the

doctor 5 years ago -- I still have the extreme foot pain -- it is like

the muscles around my ankles and the bridge of my foot feels broken --

has anyone esle had this and if so what did you do about it -- I am

currently on MTX, Minocin, Folic acid, Neurontin, Darvon -- but I would

love to be able to walk comfortable again -- PLEASE HELP!

Hollye

August 17, 2006

Thanks for the information -- I have been the podiatrist route 5 years ago-- I

had the shots, did the bandaging, etc. -- that was shortly before they found the

RA -- Yeah it would make my life much easier if I didn't have the constant achy,

burning, broken feeling, pain in my feet! After 5 years though it is getting

harder to deal with it!

Hollye

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August 17, 2006

Hollye,

You may have bone spurs, a cartilage injury, or some other injury.

Try to get an MRI. If your present doctor is not willing to prescribe

an MRI, get a second opinion. See a foot specialist called a

podiatrist. The answer may be arthroscopic surgery, not drugs.

See this website: http://www.epodiatry.com/foot-pain.htm

For even more web pages, go to www.google.com and enter " foot pain "

(in quotation marks) into the search field.

Sincerely, Harald

At 02:22 PM 8/16/2006, you wrote:

>Hi all! Feet pain (like broken bone pain) is what took me to the

>doctor 5 years ago -- I still have the extreme foot pain -- it is like

>the muscles around my ankles and the bridge of my foot feels broken --

>has anyone else had this and if so what did you do about it -- I am

>currently on MTX, Minocin, Folic acid, Neurontin, Darvon -- but I would

>love to be able to walk comfortable again -- PLEASE HELP!

>

>Hollye

August 17, 2006

Hi Hollye,

I had the foot pain before I was dxed with RA and fibro. I remember the

summer before the dx. I kept asking hubby to rub my feet and squeeze them

(he hated this). I had my feet up in the evening on pillows. I also wlaked a

lot and thought this was the cause. I never had the broken feeling that I

remember just felt like walking on big round rocks and soreness.

My first pains were in my wrists but swiftly went to the balls of my feet

and toes. My right ankle swelled so badly a specialist insisted on injecting

with cortisone. This was all before the antibiotics kicked in. Before I did

the Clindamycin IV's I did injections of it in my butt and the first signs

of it working was when I put my foot in a dress shoe for an important

occassion and there was only mild discomfort.

I also found that anti-inflams caused a lot of minor foot swelling which

made walking feel like walking on round stones.

We each have different minor and major symptoms of our disease. I hope that

when the Minocin kicks in for you that these discomforts you feel will go

away. Minocin works slowly and you usually get worse before getting better.

So hang in there.

You can read a lot of our stories on rheumatic.org/medhist.htm

I hope this is still valid (haven't looked there for a while)

hope and pray for you,

cooky

RA and fibro 9 yrs same time AP

rheumatic Feet pain

Hi all! Feet pain (like broken bone pain) is what took me to the

doctor 5 years ago -- I still have the extreme foot pain -- it is like

the muscles around my ankles and the bridge of my foot feels broken --

has anyone esle had this and if so what did you do about it -- I am

currently on MTX, Minocin, Folic acid, Neurontin, Darvon -- but I would

love to be able to walk comfortable again -- PLEASE HELP!

Hollye

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August 17, 2006

Hollye,

My daughter had alot of problems with her feet and was told to try cherries.

It worked. It doesn't matter if they are fresh or frozen. It's worth a shot if

it would make you feel better.

jan

Hollye Bowen <sunriselops@...> wrote:

Thanks for the information -- I have been the podiatrist route 5 years ago-- I

had the shots, did the bandaging, etc. -- that was shortly before they found the

RA -- Yeah it would make my life much easier if I didn't have the constant achy,

burning, broken feeling, pain in my feet! After 5 years though it is getting

harder to deal with it!

Hollye

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August 19, 2006

Hollye...........My feet are my worst joints for pain. I tried getting

inserts for my shoes from a doctor, but they never really did right. I finally

went to a shoe store that specialized in orthotics. The man who ran the store

actually had a college degree in feet and making orthotics. He explained

that once an insert is made, small adjustments over a few months are almost

always necessary. For one price for his inserts, I can go back and have them

adjusted any time I needed to. Since feet also change over time, this was the

least expensive and best way. One time I had used my inserts for over a year

and somesthing changed in my feet. he adjusted the metatarsul area for free

and relieved my pain.

Make sure you go to a shop where the man(or lady) who will make your

inserts is actually there. Many shops send them " away " to be made and free

adjustments are not avaliable. Talking and having face to face conversation

with

the person actually making and fitting your orthotics is critical in my mind.

My orthotic man will actually refurbish an old pair of inserts when the get

raggedy for a lower price. I have had nothing but happy feet since learning

about how to get good orthotic inserts. Martha

August 19, 2006

Hi Martha, My husband is always getting new orthotics for his shoes, but has

never had anyone who will adjust them. How do you find someone who has a degree

in this field and will do this. What city do you live in and can you ask your

orthotic maker if he has someone he can refer us to in NYC. Thanks Dolores

Rosner

MRSROSE2000@... wrote: Hollye...........My feet are my worst joints for

pain. I tried getting