toe pain

lavenderlady

having OA in most of my joints including my toes both big toes are almost fused naturally but the past few cooler days I am having real problems walking as the pain is so bad it makes me cry any ideas how i can stop this pain I wear hotter shopes which are recomended the big toes crack and the pain is the worst ever but the smaller toes are really painful, its making it hard for me to go out, pain killers help but nothing really touches the pain very much any ideas

alarkra

Lavender Lady,

I'm sorry that you are feeling so poorly with your feet. I have no solution, only hugs. ((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))

Someone will be along shortly with a helpful bit of advice I'm sure.

ironic

Hi Lavenderlady,
You are having a bad time of it. I know you have properly tried most things. I can only suggest bathing them is salt water then applying anti-inflam gel. Sorry I’m not much help to you. Can you get an emergency appointment at the podiatrist?

Lv, Ix

speedalong

Hi Lavender lady - they sound excruciating.

I agree with Ironic - worth trying max strength iboprufen/voltarol gel.

You mention the cooler weather - if that is making them worse -then thicker socks/tights or thermal ones might help or sheep skin insoles

Do you have sticks/crutches so you are bearing less weight?

Speedy

lavenderlady

cannot take inbruprofen ( stomach ulcers) I use dehydrocodeine, for moderate pain relief but dont want to rely on tramadol which helps better but knocks me out, I have got a stick a folding one but feel as I need to cope with out I know I'm an idiot
I do use socks and try my best to keep my feet warm i even wear bed socks, but the pain is excrutiating, I see the chiropodist every 6 weeks for diabetes and they often comment on how bad my toes are, but dont seem to get any further then that, will get my TWR op done then go all out to get my toes sorted, thanks for your advice much appreciated 8)

speedalong

Hi Lavender lady - check with pharmacist as I might be wrong, but I was under the impression that gel applied locally is a lot safer - as it doesn't go to or effect the stomach.

You really should consider using sticks/crutches more - no point barely being able to walk and not using one. You need it on the opposite side of the painful foot - and if (as I suspect both feet are sore) you need two - one on each side. PLEASE give it try.

Speedy

coco67

hi lavenderlady

i have oa in my toes and problems with the rest of my feet and the cold is agony, i bought sock liners from the walking shop, they are thin and you wear them under a thicker sock but they help keep your feet warm, worth a try, most hiking shops will have them.

i hope you find something that helps soon, painful feet are horendous to deal with

coco xx

donnas

I have stomach ulcers too. Try to use your stick if it helps you move about a little. I'm going to use my crutch today to see if I can take the weight off a little.

Hope you feel a little better soon, and if not, better able to cope.