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Does anyone have rheumatoid arthritis in their feet? What were your first symptoms? How do u know? |
My feet have been hurting for quite some time and ache and burn. I can walk on them but it is very painful. Even at rest they ache and burn. I have noticed the joint closest to my foot on my second toe is swollen and it hurts to curl my toes. It is also painful for them to be touched or rubbed. This has been going on for several months now. I wear tennis shoes and I can only wear this old pair as anything else hurts my feet severly..so much that I really can not walk for a day or two. I have always been one that hates to wear shoes, but now I can not stand to be without shoes as when I am barefoot I feel like my feet are splitting in two. I have RA all over.. but it really affects my feet. New Balance has some type of program that helps for those who need special shoes to accomodate foot problems. I was gonna use this program but a REALLY wide shoe helped me out instead. I hope you have/will go see a doctor - the earlier they catch things like this, the easier they are to control and lessen the pain...But all of what you said sounds very farmiliar. I unfortunatley used to be a barefoot girl but not anymore, I understand. I hope this helps and will keep you in my prayers. The most common symptoms of RA in the foot are pain, swelling, and stiffness. Symptoms usually appear in several joints on both feet. You may feel pain in the joint or in the sole or ball of your foot. The joint may be warm and the way you walk may be affected. Mine started off with feeling like the joints of my toes needed to crack, like the knuckles in your hand. Try wearing Crocs. The shape of the shoe is helpful and doesn't press on your toes like other shoes do. You can also try to get moccasin type shoes. Visit a shoestore that sells wide widths, so that with socks you don't have anything pressing on your feet. http://www.feetforlife.org/cgi-bin/item.... http://shop.crocs.com/c-4-footwear.aspx?... Sounds like RA. You should see a rheumatologist. You may need an anti-inflammatory to help with the inflimmation. Once you see a doctor....a good one, he can put you on a series of medication to help. however, you may need a cortisone shot. but ask your doctor |
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