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Triple joint fusion surgery
After years of trying to make my mind up whether or not to go for this surgery, mainly because of the long recovery involved especially as I am 70 and live alone. I am due to go for surgery at the end of January, however I am really still not sure whether to go ahead. I have mid foot arthritis in both feet, I have already…
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Hallux Rigidus, self-manage or clinical interventions
Hello I've got quite severe Hallux Rigidus in my right foot, with a couple of bone spurs at the bottom of the toes. After many years running, I am now limited to walking which is uncomfortable even in shoes that have specialised insoles made by my local hospital. For the last year, I have attempted to self-manage the pain…
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Sock are uncomfortable
Hi there, Does anyone find wearing socks really uncomfortable? Since being diagnosed with osteoarthritis I have had to resort to wearing sensible foot wear around the house. But recently I've developed a corn so now I have to wear socks which has somewhat alleviated the corn but wearing socks makes my feet feel hot, not so…
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Corn on the side of big toe
Hi there, Can any advise on problems with corns on the side of their toes please? I have a sore corn on the side of my big toe. This is due to the changing shape of my toes which is, I am suspecting the onset of osteoarthritis (OA) in the feet. I have had OA in my hips, knees and back for a while now due to having Long…
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What causes this pain?
A few weeks ago, I had gout, but currently, I do not have it, and my uric acid levels are normal. Now, I experience a sharp, throbbing, burning pain that periodically manifests around the left metatarsal area. My doctor diagnosed arthritis after reviewing my X-ray, but I am somewhat skeptical since the pain appears to be…
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Sore foot
I was wondering if anyone can offer some insight. I have inflammatory arthritis. I have got like small blisters and “blemishes” on the underside of my toes and bottom of my feet. Could this be RA related and worth mentioning to my rheumatology team or is it completely unrelated? Thanks.
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Rheumatoid arthritis - constant shooting pain in feet.
Hello, thank you for allowing me to join the group. I am a female, 22 and have just been diagnosed with RA. I have seen the rheumatologist and have been given steroids and methotrexate which has helped a lot however I am left with constant shooting pains in my toes and foot. Unfortunately not having much support/luck with…
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Osteoarthritis in teens
My daughter, age 13, has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in two joints in her feet, caused by tarsal coalitions, which are inoperable. I'm finding hard to find any parents/carers of young people with osteoarthritis... is there anyone out there?! She can only walk very little with crutches, and is using a wheelchair…
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Osteoarthritis in both feet
Hi, I’m a new member, in my 50’s, and I’ve just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both feet… I have an appointment with the doctor in two weeks to “discuss options” but the news has already affected my mental health. I am usually a keen walker - I used to walk 20 or 30 miles a week, but this has reduced to maybe 5…
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Hugely swollen feet & ankles
Hi, I've having a 'is this RA or is this normal' moment 🙈 My feet and ankles are currently 3 times their usual size, it's quite difficult to walk as the swelling from the top of my feet squishes my toes with every step. It was like this last week, went down a bit but back with a vengeance these past 3 days. It's been hot…
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Wide fit hiking boots
I have RA in my toes, I had a bunion op a couple of years ago which did not go well and the surgeon ended up doing it again and at the same time he did some work on my 2nd and 3rd toes. Anyway I have really wide feet, I could be a hobbit.... Can anyone recommend hiking boots with a really wide toe box, after some looking I…
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Recently told I have OA
Been recently told i have Osteoarthritus its in my hands knees feet wrists and neck.I think i must be having a flare up at moment as it hurts so bad.As anyone got any ideas how i can ease this pain.Doctor has only given me some gell im alergic to ibrufen and asprin.
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Not a good week
I am reaching the end of my tether with pain. I like to walk with my elderly, arthritic dog each day. We have been managing around 2,500 steps which is nothing to what we used to do - only five years since we did a 1,000 mile challenge over a course of a few months. it is now proving too much for me to even do the short…
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I came off steroids and then my feet swelled up.
I came off steroids and then my feet swelled up. Its a real nuisance I can only hobble about. I had to buy a size larger wide fit shoes.I started hydrating and managed to get my thirst response back. But still those feet are swollen. I engaged the footrest on the settee today so I must be getting desperate. Any ideas. I…
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New x-ray results yesterday 4/10/21
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Pain relief for arthritis in the feet
Can anyone recommend good pain relief for osteoarthritis in the feet I struggle to walk because of arthritis in the feet - it is in the top of bones from the ankle to the little toe and the side of those bones Every step I take is extremely painful
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Sleeping with Foot Arthritis – Anybody with similar problems?
I’m self diagnosed with RA in my right foot but can’t get a full diagnosis with the current Covid 19 problems in the NHS. Last night was a bad night for me, almost constant pain and difficulty finding a comfortable position for my right foot so I could get more than a hours sleep. I had been sleeping on my back with my…
