Navicular Arthritis

Martha

Hi. I've had Osteoarthritis for many yrs. Hip, back, but most of my troubles/pain is my right foot/ankle. I had a Subtalar Fusion years ago & a big toe fusion. Generally well & mobile, I'm 62.

Last few months I've had horrible mid-foot pain, right foot again..MRI showed Navicular Arthritis with bone oedema. The pain has been horrible. I do Aqua Aerobics several times a week, but even that is painful now- when usually it is a great help.

My consultant give me 1 month of Meloxicom, advised to cut Aqua Aerobics down a little bit. He said the next step is a steroid injection. I've had many of these in various joints over the years, never really work for me.

Meloxican has helped a little bit. BUT I can still only walk for 15-20 mins before the pain stops me.

I am hoping fellow sufferers on here have knowledge of Meloxicam and possibly advise on Navicular arthritis. Very grateful for any thoughts & advice.

noddingtonpete

Hello @Martha and welcome to the Community, I hope you find it helpful and friendly.

Have you had a look through the following?

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/meloxicam/

and

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

Hopefully these will help and there is likely more information on our Community which may be of help. Just search using the magnifying glass symbol at the top of the page.

Please let us know how you are getting on.

Best wishes

Peter

Martha

Thank you. Yes, have checked out the NHS site.

Thanks,

Avril