Bit late but good evening

LadyP

I was diagnosed in July 2021 with rheumatoid arthritis and things seemed to be going relatively well. I've been on methotrexate and hydoxychloroquine (anti inflammatory) for about a year. Its mostly in my knees so getting up and downstairs can sometimes be a challenge! I don't sit down for long periods of time because of the stiffness but have got used to that now.

A while ago I got a dose of sickness and Diarrhea (one of those things that was doing the rounds!). About a week after that I had my 4th covid jab which completely knocked me off my feet and caused a horribly painful flare up. I got better after a weeks rest thank goodness but I now have really awful pain in the balls of my feet! It makes walking very painful. My feet are swollen and very hot! I'm constantly icing them both on top of the foot and underneath. Does anyone else have the same issue?

I'm not normally a moaning person... I just get on with stuff and life as best as i can but this thing with the feet is driving me mad!! I can live with the dodgy knees and stiffness but this thing with the feet is something else entirely.

Sharon_K

Hello @LadyP

it sounds like your foot pain and swelling is causing you problems, it would certainly be worth spreaking to your rheumatology team about this development especially as icing them is not helping. Do you take any painkillers?

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/foot-and-ankle-pain/

Best Wishes

Sharon

stickywicket

I'd agree with Mod @Sharon_K . Give your rheumatology helpline a ring. At the very least they may be able to get you some protective cushioned insoles from,podiatry.

By the way, hydroxy is a DMARD, not an NSAID.