Oestoathritis in My Foot

jpd61
jpd61 Member Posts: 3
edited 2. Apr 2013, 18:02 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi I am new to the the site having just been diagnosed with oestoathritis in my foot. It has been painful for about a year now and its seem to be getting worse. The doc has advised paracetemol, but not recommended surgery as it would restrict my movement further. I have always been fit and active walking and caravanning. At the moment walking much further than 1/2 mile before the pain becomes to much. Any advice or info would be welcome?
jpd

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  • scozzie
    scozzie Member Posts: 333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi jpd sorry you had to find us.

    I too have OA in various places including my feet and ankles, I take ibuprofren along with cocodomols, which dulls things when they're bad.

    Has your doctor referred you to see a podiatrist? They will look at the mechanics of your feet/legs and possibly prescribe orthotics for your shoes. In meantime wear sensible shoes, with good support and if the cold weather's a problem ... good warm socks!

    Good luck
    Scozzie
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi jpd

    Welcome to the forum, it is OA in my hands I have and suspect my neck, I'm surprised your GP didn't give you some anti-inflams as well, scozzie has given you some good advice about the podiatrist, I'm afraid the forum has been a bit quiet being the Easter break, hopefully some of the others will be along soon to give there input, hope to see you around.............tc..............Marie x
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  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,247
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello jpd
    i have oa in a lot of places on my body.2 years ago i had it in my foot when i got out of bed one morning i could not put any weight on my foot it felt as if i was walking on glass i went to the doctor who sent me up for a exray i had to have a triple fusion they put a plate and screws in it was in plaster up to my knee for 13 weeks. the first 6 weeks no weight afterthat i had a boot i could walk steady for the rest of the time.
    good luck
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • chrissiewissie
    chrissiewissie Member Posts: 75
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi there
    Welcome to the club! I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both big toes last year after a lot of tooing and froing to the gp, physio, etc I went to see a podiatrist. They have tried me with various insoles to try and put my feet in a better position. I would recommend wearing sensible shoes with a proper arch like trainers or walking boots and push your gp to refer you to a podiatrist asap.
    Good luck. Keep us posted!
    Cxx

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