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Clare247

Hello, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my feet about 2 years ago. I get hot stabbing pains on my insteps. I also get a lot of cramp in my feet at night. From walking badly my ankles ache too. My feet are at the worst in the mornings, I understand this is normal and by about 4pm I can walk better.

I used to run a lot and have had plantar fasciitis twice in the past. I now use a cross trainer to exercise as no impact.

I take co- codamol and ibuprofen

I look forward to hearing of any tips to help me live with this. My age is 58.

PeterJ

Hello @Clare247 and welcome to the community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have osteoarthritis in your feet and have had this for about two years. Our website has a lot of useful information and I would recommend having a look at it and also it has a very useful search function. To help I've put a couple of links in below which may be of interest.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-toes-feet-and-ankles/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-foot-and-ankle/

Please do keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure that others will connect with you to share their their experiences and support as well.

With very best wishes

Peter