Arthritis in children

debatat
debatat Member Posts: 659
edited 16. Apr 2009, 07:49 in Living with Arthritis archive
Can anyone tell me if arthritis in children affects the small joints of the feet? Especially the big toes.

Thanks

Deb

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  • noeltone
    noeltone Member Posts: 878
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Mine did what age are you thinkg off my feet were first bad with arthuritis when I was thirteen Especially the big toes.
  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    He is 11. The toes are terrible. He does play a lot of football, but I don't know anyone else with this problem. Its the joints directly under the big toenail. Can these be affected.

    Thanks

    Deb
  • noeltone
    noeltone Member Posts: 878
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My feet then were a prob with lumpy bits on side where they were inflamed and I got fungul infection in my big toes and today toes are still a problem I saw lots of doctors etc in hospital for my problems childrens ward when i was a boy and could not do lots of sport so I can empaphise have you contacted AC source info for youngsters about the joints directly under the big toenail they have lots of info but I would say arthur can affect such areas unfortuantly has he got a rheumy nurse they have them these days and most are very good and helpful
  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you so much for your reply. Your description sounds exactly like my sons toes. I have posted in the helpline section as well. I am going to ask his consultant at his next visit. Thank you again. You have put my mind at rest.

    It must have been very painful for you. What type of arthritis do you have? Hope you don't mind me asking.

    Deb
  • noeltone
    noeltone Member Posts: 878
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi debatat I hope you might get some answers and things sorted out when you and your son see his consultant at his next visit. My arthur went in remission for some years and I got on well at work but it came back in 1998 and I had to give up work I had JA then I got OA and RA has stayed with me unfortunantly????
  • colinone
    colinone Member Posts: 1,039
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi debatat
    Just wanted to say i hope your sons OK, growing up is hard work without having to cope with an illness. Give him our regards
    Colin
  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks noeltone and Colin for your kind words.

    Deb
  • trustymick
    trustymick Member Posts: 9
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    debatat wrote:
    Can anyone tell me if arthritis in children affects the small joints of the feet? Especially the big toes.

    Thanks

    Deb
    Hi deb
    A friend of mine had a child who was born with R/A
    The r/a was all over her body (so sad)
    R/A stikes any age, as I have found out with my wifes famly
    one member has just had a hip replasement at 21
    Trustymick

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