Foot pain

hedgehogp
hedgehogp Member Posts: 4
edited 28. Nov 2023, 14:11 in Living with arthritis

I manage foot pain from plantar fasciitis which is worse at night using physiotape from toes to heels. A recent flare up of arthritis in addition is keeping me awake at night though I also have a cradle to hold the weight of the duvet off my feet. Could podiatry services be of help? Penny

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  • Naomi33
    Naomi33 Moderator Posts: 416

    Hello @PennyHenderson and welcome to the online community.

    We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

    I believe you are enquiring about coping with plantar fascitis and flare up of arthritis the following links maybe of use .......

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/plantar-fasciitis/
    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2023/march/shoes-for-arthritis-tips-on-footwear-and-footcare-if-youre-in-pain/


    Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure others will connect with you soon.

    With best wishes

    @Naomi33

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  • Baloo
    Baloo Member Posts: 509
    edited 29. Oct 2023, 01:44

    I sympathise @PennyHenderson . What the Rheumatologists said to me is the podiatrist or whatever would be in a better position to tell me what is going on with my foot which has <technical name> in the joints somewhere. I turned it down, as I was more concerned at the time I couldn't use my arms and already had arm physio to contend with. My argument was I already had enough to worry about.

    Today my foot hurts like stink to use for the first time in ages, so its time for some intense nursing. On goes the compression sox, deep heat, and supportive house slippers. An ibuprofen tablet normally works wonders but I am on my second tablet in two days, which tells me all is not well.

  • hedgehogp
    hedgehogp Member Posts: 4

    Thank you. I hope your pain eases a bit with the I uprophen

  • Welsh1
    Welsh1 Member Posts: 89

    If you have any suggestions let me know toe and ankle pain RA limping now am going to ask for podiatry I have painkillers tried heat and other shoes

  • hedgehogp
    hedgehogp Member Posts: 4

    Podiatry recommended supportive shoes. They do help. New Balance trainers and walking boots.

    At night I have a metal ‘cradle’ that holds the duvet up away from feet… but it is chilly so I have a hot water bottle to keep feet warm.

    I use ‘physiotape’ under my feet from base of toes to past the heel. Helps a lot. Can buy in Boots or some local pharmacies or online.

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