Osteoarthritis in both feet
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Hi Christian,
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain again in your foot. I have added a link to our website on exercise for foot pain, I appreciate this may be difficult for you to keep as active as you would like. I hope this is of help.
Mo
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Hi Christian78
Thanks for your post to the Helpline. When you are trying to self-manage your osteoarthritis, as well as keeping moving, it's also helpful to eat a balanced diet. If you are overweight, anything you can do to lose through healthy eating would be positive.
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/diet/
I may have misunderstood, but you mentioned using two anti-inflammatories, and it may not be advised to use two kinds (if they are both tablets). For more about this, speak to your pharmacist or doctor. These drugs can also put up blood pressure, so using the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time is generally advised.
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/painkillers-and-nsaids/
All the best
Guy, Helpline Team
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Hi @Christian78
Do you mean you want to leave the forum site? If so, you just need to click on your avatar in the top right hand corner and then scroll down to 'sign out'.
Need more help? - call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
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Hi John
Thanks for letting us know. And if you'd like chat about your situation, do consider ringing us if you'd like to.
all the best
Guy, Helpline Team
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Hi @Christian78
I am sorry you are experiencing ongoing stiffness and pain in your feet. I hope you get your appointment with your pain specialist soon.
If you haven’t already called the helpline, please consider doing so (freephone: 0800 5200 520). We can offer more tailored support, especially regarding pain management options you may not have considered. It may just help you get through until you see a pain specialist.
We often talk to people on the helpline about a complementary product called Capsaicin cream. This is a drug-free, effective, and very well-tolerated painkiller which is now available on the NHS. It works mainly by reducing a pain transmitter in the nerves. You can read more about it and the randomised controlled trials in which it was given a score of 5/5 for effectiveness for treating pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee and hands. It is available on prescription and can be used on most joints, with medical advice. You may wish to ask your GP about trying it on your feet. We can explain more about it if you call us.
I hope this is helpful.
Best wishes
Mags
Helpline Team
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@Christian78 I really hope it helps John. I'm pleased you know about the cream already and will understand it can take a week or so of using it 3-4x a day to take effect. Best wishes, Mags
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