Guest guest Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 's also make shoes that are very comfortable for people with foot problems. That's all I wear anymore. Joanna Hoelscher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I also am having similar problems. What meds are you taking for your arthritis? Theresa > I'm having a problem with my feet that I feel is due to > psoriasis. > > My heels are very dry to the point of bleeding at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 What I have found that helps is to soak my feet in a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water (20/80 mix) for about 15-20 minutes and then rub the scaly areas?down with a pumice stone.? It really softens up the skin and helps remove the scaly skin buildup, plus I have arthritis in my feet and it makes them feel better too.? During the warm months I soak in cool water and during the cooler month warm water. I try to do this 2-3 times a week.? sanjoora@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Theresa, this sounds like P rather than " dry skin " on your feet. The big clue is " look dirty " . P on the soles often just looks like thick cracked skin but the problem is caused by the thickening (buildup of skin) rather than the dryness. The lesions don't look the same as plaques elsewhere on the body, but they are often a greyish, brownish color. Or sometimes a distinctly yellow color from the buildup of keratin. I use Triamcinolone ointment (a mild steroid) twice a day, and a handheld UVB light. They've only been clear once in the 3 years I've had the problem. You can lotion up the feet and toes as long as you put on good thick socks, preferably the kind with non-skid bottoms. If you want, you can even put on the goop, then wrap with Saran wrap, then put on the socks. Honestly the plantar (foot) psoriasis is worse for me than the arthritis. If I could clear my feet up, I wouldn't have to be disabled. best regards, sherry z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hi, As a former lifeguard , many of the lifeguards had this problem due to the chlorine. We found that a 50/50 mix of " Aquaphor " and " Glaxal Base, " both available at the pharmacy, really made a difference. You will have to use a pumice stone to remove the dry/dead skin, slather this mix onto slightly damp feet and wear it under socks at night. My feet are baby smooth as long as I keep up this regime. Might be worth a try. Also sometimes the heel cracking can be due to a fungal infection. Best regards. June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Wow I never heard this I have the same think on my feet... I better show my rheumatologist next time I go in. Thanks, Jolene -------Original Message------- Theresa, this sounds like P rather than " dry skin " on your feet. The big clue is " look dirty " . . . S. Zorzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 hi s zori i have no idea what you are talking about sounds like P? what do you mean and yes it only looks dirty I am not dirty I shower every day!!! Thank You and GOD BLESS. Mrs Theresa Palmeri............. May the good Lord keep us all safe............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Theresa, I was talking about that you said, " my feet and back of my ankle area it is so dry and flaky they look dirty as well as my toes. " Someone else called it " dry skin " but I am thinking it might be P on the bottoms of your feet and toes. What you describe is exactly how mine are and they are P. best regards, sherry z > hi s zori i have no idea what you are talking about sounds like P? what do you mean and yes it only looks dirty I am not dirty I shower every day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Hi all.......I have been with your group for years and have read your posts. I recently developed some red pin spots on the top of my feet. It dosen't hurt or itch, but there is a little bit of a sensation, not much. NO numbness. Does anyone have any ideas on what this could be? In a message dated 1/23/2009 8:23:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, hotmocha@... writes: Sorry, I'm behind on emails but this should explain it. Milk, the Deadly Poison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYpafipJyDEGoat's milk when raw is much different than processed cow's milk,especially when the goat is mowing your backyard!Sharon #2------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 no itching and not between toes... In a message dated 1/25/2009 12:14:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, ludichrist2000@... writes: athletes feet maybe? From: Cozzzyyy@... <Cozzzyyy@...>Subject: Re: [ ] Feet Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 11:07 PM Hi all.......I have been with your group for years and have read your posts. I recently developed some red pin spots on the top of my feet. It dosen't hurt or itch, but there is a little bit of a sensation, not much. NO numbness. Does anyone have any ideas on what this could be? In a message dated 1/23/2009 8:23:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, hotmochatelus (DOT) net writes: Sorry, I'm behind on emails but this should explain it. Milk, the Deadly Poison: http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=tYpafipJyDEGoat's milk when raw is much different than processed cow's milk,especially when the goat is mowing your backyard!Sharon #2------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 athletes feet maybe? From: Cozzzyyy@... <Cozzzyyy@...>Subject: Re: [ ] Feet Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 11:07 PM Hi all.......I have been with your group for years and have read your posts. I recently developed some red pin spots on the top of my feet. It dosen't hurt or itch, but there is a little bit of a sensation, not much. NO numbness. Does anyone have any ideas on what this could be? In a message dated 1/23/2009 8:23:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, hotmochatelus (DOT) net writes: Sorry, I'm behind on emails but this should explain it. Milk, the Deadly Poison: http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=tYpafipJyDEGoat's milk when raw is much different than processed cow's milk,especially when the goat is mowing your backyard!Sharon #2------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 This might help. I checked them out awhile ago. I have a few on my arms and this is what I had found out. I have not found out anything else that would explain them. Except that they are harmless. You have described cherry angiomas, originally described by Dr. Demorgan. They are benign. Their cause is unknown. They are not associated with any systemic dysfunction or abnormality. They do increase in number and size with age. Some families have more than others. Since they are benign, there is no real cause for concern. If they become a cosmetic problem, they may easily be destroyed with an electric needle or a laser. There are other vascular lesions with which these might be confused, such as spider angiomas, telangiectasis, etc., but your desciption fits best with the cherry angioma. I do not know a way to stop the development of cherry angiomas. In my practice I simply destroy them with an electric needle from time to time. Since this is considered cosmetic by most insurance carriers you may have to pay for their destruction with either the electric needle or laser. ---- Cozzzyyy@... wrote: > Hi all.......I have been with your group for years and have read your posts. > I recently developed some red pin spots on the top of my feet. It dosen't > hurt or itch, but there is a little bit of a sensation, not much. NO > numbness. Does anyone have any ideas on what this could be? > > > In a message dated 1/23/2009 8:23:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > hotmocha@... writes: > > Sorry, I'm behind on emails but this should explain it. > > Milk, the Deadly Poison: > > > Goat's milk when raw is much different than processed cow's milk, > especially when the goat is mowing your backyard! > > Sharon #2 > > > ------------------------------------ > > MEMBERS WITH WEBSITES ABOUT HEP C: > 's website: http://www.healthyhepper.com > Pam's website: http://www.HEALSoftheSouth.org > and http://www.HEALSoftheSouth.com > > HEP C WEB WARRIORS Recent Suggested Links List, PLEASE SEND LINK SUGGESTIONS > TO THE GROUP to be included in the list: > > Saleem Suggested: http://www.hepatitisdoctor.com > > Pam Suggested: > http://www.hepcadvocate.org > http://www.hepcchallenge.org > http://www.liverhealthtoday.org > http://www.hepcaware.org > http://www.liverhope.com > > Grace Suggested: http://janis7hepc.com/FAQ.htm > > Terry suggested: > http://www.epidemic.org/ > http://www.hepatitis.about.com/ > http://www.ronmetcalfe.com/blog/ > > suggested: > http://www.hepcbc.ca/ > http://janis7hepc.com/Information%20Links.htm > http://www.hcvanonymous.com/links.html#top > http://www.hepatitisactivist.org/ > > ADD Your Website, Support Group, Newsletter or HEP C LINKS to the Healthy > Hepper Hepatitis Database-Directory: > http://www.healthyhepper.com/db/dbsearch.htm! Groups Links > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thank you very much but no this is not what they are. I have about 3 of these Cherry thingies on my torso. These are confined to on top of both of my feet. Doing some research I understand that Cherry angiomas rarely appear on the feet. It was a great try and I appreciate your response. Now I know what the other 3 little bumps I have are. Cosy from SC..... In a message dated 1/25/2009 2:28:27 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, swarfiel@... writes: This might help. I checked them out awhile ago. I have a few on my arms and this is what I had found out. I have not found out anything else that would explain them. Except that they are harmless.You have described cherry angiomas, originally described by Dr. Demorgan. They are benign. Their cause is unknown. They are not associated with any systemic dysfunction or abnormality. They do increase in number and size with age. Some families have more than others. Since they are benign, there is no real cause for concern. If they become a cosmetic problem, they may easily be destroyed with an electric needle or a laser. There are other vascular lesions with which these might be confused, such as spider angiomas, telangiectasis, etc., but your desciption fits best with the cherry angioma. I do not know a way to stop the development of cherry angiomas. In my practice I simply destroy them with an electric needle from time to time. Since this is considered cosmetic by most insurance carriers you may have to pay for their destruction with either the electric needle or laser. ---- Cozzzyyy@... wrote: > Hi all.......I have been with your group for years and have read your posts. > I recently developed some red pin spots on the top of my feet. It dosen't > hurt or itch, but there is a little bit of a sensation, not much. NO > numbness. Does anyone have any ideas on what this could be? > > > In a message dated 1/23/2009 8:23:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > hotmocha@... writes:> > Sorry, I'm behind on emails but this should explain it. > > Milk, the Deadly Poison: > > Goat's milk when raw is much different than processed cow's milk,> especially when the goat is mowing your backyard!> > Sharon #2> > > ------------------------------------> > MEMBERS WITH WEBSITES ABOUT HEP C:> 's website: http://www.healthyhepper.com> Pam's website: http://www.HEALSoftheSouth.org > and http://www.HEALSoftheSouth.com> > HEP C WEB WARRIORS Recent Suggested Links List, PLEASE SEND LINK SUGGESTIONS > TO THE GROUP to be included in the list:> > Saleem Suggested: http://www.hepatitisdoctor.com > > Pam Suggested: > http://www.hepcadvocate.org> http://www.hepcchallenge.org> http://www.liverhealthtoday.org> http://www.hepcaware.org > http://www.liverhope.com > > Grace Suggested: http://janis7hepc.com/FAQ.htm> > Terry suggested:> http://www.epidemic.org/ > http://www.hepatitis.about.com/> http://www.ronmetcalfe.com/blog/ > > suggested:> http://www.hepcbc.ca/> http://janis7hepc.com/Information%20Links.htm> http://www.hcvanonymous.com/links.html#top> http://www.hepatitisactivist.org/> > ADD Your Website, Support Group, Newsletter or HEP C LINKS to the Healthy > Hepper Hepatitis Database-Directory: > http://www.healthyhepper.com/db/dbsearch.htm! Groups Links> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I don't have small feet, but I do have high arches and wide at the toes. Deb Halvorson From: Pam Horne <pmarshall@...> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 5:18:16 PMSubject: Feet  This is going to sound odd, but I wonder if any of you have oddly shaped feet...? My feet are small (size 6 to 6.5, depending on the shoe). My arch is extremely high and my toes all stick up in the air. It's difficult for me to get a comfortable shoe because my foot is so wide. I make a very strange-looking footprint in wet sand. The reason I'm asking this is because my podiatrist told me that people who have feet shaped like this very often have multiple sclorosis. Pam Re: An interesting read I also appreciated your e-mail ine. At this point I am convinced that Fibro is a mild form of multiple sclorosis. <snip> Deb H. Deb Halvorson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009  Deb, To tell you the truth, I don't think the size of my foot was an issue--I just mention it because my feet are too small for my body. My doctor was talking about the shape of my foot more than the size of it. So you might be right about the MS connection to fibro. Pam Re: An interesting read I also appreciated your e-mail ine. At this point I am convinced that Fibro is a mild form of multiple sclorosis. <snip> Deb H. Deb Halvorson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ifind this VERY interesting. My mom (who also has fibro) has to buy wide ordouble-wide shoes. No high arches for her though, although her toes are moretriangular on the bottom than seems to be the norm. I inherited her toes, butI used to be a narrow until I spent too much time on my feet.  Sherryin PA From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Pam HorneSent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:50 PM Subject: Re: Feet  Deb, Totell you the truth, I don't think the size of my foot was an issue--I justmention it because my feet are too small for my body. My doctor wastalking about the shape of my foot more than the size of it. So you mightbe right about the MS connection to fibro. Pam Feet Thisis going to sound odd, but I wonder if any of you have oddly shapedfeet...? My feet are small (size 6 to 6.5, depending on the shoe). My arch is extremely high and my toes all stick up in the air. It'sdifficult for me to get a comfortable shoe because my foot is so wide. Imake a very strange-looking footprint in wet sand. Thereason I'm asking this is because my podiatrist told me that people who havefeet shaped like this very often have multiple sclorosis. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hello Greta Can you tell us what medication you are taking, how long you have been taking it and when you last had an increase in your dose. Have you been diagnosed as hypothyroid and if so, can you post your last thyroid function test results together with the reference range for each test. It could be related to hypothyroidism, but we would need to know a little more about your story. Luv - Sheila The soles of my feet feel as though I have been standing all day - sort of numb and more seriously I get pain in some of my toes, like electric shocks. I have been on T4 for 12 years. Could this problem be connected to the tyroid problem? No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.80/2349 - Release Date: 09/06/09 05:51:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 When I started taking HC, i developed plantar fasciitis (gp diagnosed this). http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Plantar-Fasciitis.htm see your gp but does taht sound like what you have? I seemed to get mine after taking HC because before taking HC i had no energy whatsoever and was lying down all day-perhaps my feet got weak, then i took HC and could walk and get up on my feet-possibly straining them. also i wonder if it revealed a poorly functioning thyroid since PF is linked to that. Mine was very painful - GP just gave me a sheet of stretching exercises to do which did not really help. But what did help though is taking Bromelain capsules (2-3x500mg) in morning and night on empty stomach. It worked within days like a miracle. no one believes me but it was so effective. i think bromelain acts as some kind of anti inflammatory. though if you take it with food it digests protein so that's not the desired effect, here. Bromelain is from pineapples. <greta@...> wrote: > > The soles of my feet feel as though I have been standing all day - sort of numb and more seriously I get pain in some of my toes, like electric shocks. I have been on T4 for 12 years. Could this problem be connected to the tyroid problem? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi Greta, Yes! Almost anything can be related to the slowing down of the metabolism caused by too low/inappropriate treatment of hypo. A healthy thyroid produces around 4 main hormones so it is silly to expect the body to work properly with only replacing one. I just don't know when docs are going to realise this ( some notable exceptions) and treat us all appropriately. > thyroid treatment > From: greta@...> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 06:21:22 +0000> Subject: feet> > The soles of my feet feel as though I have been standing all day - sort of numb and more seriously I get pain in some of my toes, like electric shocks. I have been on T4 for 12 years. Could this problem be connected to the tyroid problem?> > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hi Greta, As far as I understant it the thyroid results look Ok in the sense that they are in range, but the fT3 is barely mid range and FT4 is near the top of the range which indicated a minor problem converting. in an ideal world a small amount of T3 would probably do the trick! For the rest of your results have a look at http://www.labtestsonline.co.uk > thyroid treatment > From: greta@...> Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:19:31 +0000> Subject: feet> > Thank you Sheila and for replying. These are the results of my> most recent tests Blood test results February 2008 Plasma free T3 4.3> pmol/L 3.1-6.8 Plasma free T4 20.7 pmol/L 12-22 Plasma TH 0.28> mu/L 0.3-4.2 Fasting lipids plasma total cholesterol 5.3 mmol/L> 2.8-5.0 triglyceride 0.6 mmol/L 0.8-1.7> HDL cholestorol 2.3 mmol/L 1.2 -9999 LDL cholesterol/HDL> ratio 2.8 LDL cholesterol 2.8 mmol/L> 0-3.0 Plasma calcium 2.41 mmol/L 2.15-2.55 Plasma corrected calcium> 2.33 mmol/L 2.15-2.55 Plasma fasting glucose 4.5 mmol/L 3.2-6.0 > Plasma creatinine 73 umol/L 44-80 Plasma potassium 5.0 mmol/L> 3.2-5.1 (slightly haemolysed) Plasma sodium 144 mmol/L> (135-146) GFR calc abbrieviated MDRD >=60 Plasma cortisol 497> nmol/L Plasma C reactive protein 5.0 mg/L 0-5 FBC Haemoglobin> 14.2 g/dL 11.5-16.5 RBC 4.75 10*12/L 3.80-5.80> MCH 29.9 pg 27.0-32.0 MCHC 34.0> g/dL 31.0-36.0 MCV 88.1 fL 76-100 Total WCC> 3.3 10*9/L 4.0-11.0 Platelet ct 220 10*9/L > 150-450 Haemaocrit 0.418% 0.350-0.470 ESR> 10 mm/h 0-15 IgG 15.3 g/L > 6.0-16.0 IgA 1.8 g/L 0.8-4 IgM> 0.5 g/L 0.5-2.0> > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I have a question...you say your foot is involved. How so? I have had problems with my heels that the docs seem to basically blow off as plantar fasciitis. " missy " <babygirl9319465@...> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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