Hi I have had RA for over 4 years and was largely under control on sulphasalazine and hydrachroloquine. I was then also diagnosed with a Sarcoidosis in April 2012 taken off these drugs and have been on prednisone now on 5mg per day the last 3 months the plantar Fasia on both feet has been awful any thoughts? I had acupuncture helped to start with but now more painful
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Thank you for forum posting. I am so sorry to hear that the ‘Plantar Fascia’ on both your feet has been ‘awful’. I am wondering if you could ask your GP for a referral to a podiatrist (a trained foot specialist) he/she maybe of help, that’s if you haven’t already seen one.
A few suggestions that may be of help to you. Firstly regular exercise including stretching of the calf muscle and the plantar fascia.
You could ask for a referral to a physiotherapist who would be able to give you programme of exercises.
You could try putting an ice pack on your heel, a bag of peas would do the job. If you do this wrap a cloth around the peas before putting it on the joint.
Wearing good fitting shoes which support and cushion your foot can help too. You could also have a chat to the podiatrist or health professional about insoles, as they can provide extra cushioning in your shoes.
The link below to NHS choices will give you further information about Plantar fascia:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heel-pain/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Lastly a link to Arthritis Research UK information: Feet, footwear and arthritis
http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/shop/products/publications/patient-information/conditions/feet-footwear-and-arthritis.aspx
I hope this is of some help.
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Best wishes
Lynda
I thought this link may help you. Personally I find it easier to watch how the exercises should be done. My MIL was given most of these exercises to do when she was suffering with PF.
You should perhaps check with your GP/physio that these exercises are ok for you to do . They all seem to make perfect sense though.
I wish you well,
Elna (member of the forum)
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Still no better in fact worse, exercises, footwear, acupuncture driving me nuts now !
Sorry to hear things are still difficult. You'd be most welcome to ring us for some support and to talk over what you've tried so far if that would be helpful.
kind regards
Guy