Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 YES I GET SAME KIND OF PAIN HAS YOU HAVE. BEST THING I DO IS ELEVATE. MY CMT HAS PUT ME IN A WHEELCHAIR I CAN NOT STAND. LOST ALL STRENGTH TO HOLD ME UP FROM HIPS DOWN OH PLUS MY SPIN. NOT MUCH CAN BE DONE EXCEPT WATCH WEIGHT BARRING USE JACCUZI, WARM BATHS THINGS LIKE THAT. TONY (CANADA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Angie, I can feel for you. I have 5 stress fractures in my left foot. So, yes, you may be prone to them again. My recomendation to you would be to get that scan then take all scans and xrays with you to see a foot and ankle specialist. You can either go with a podiatrist or an Orthopedic foot and ankle specialist. My orthopedist actually sent me to an ortho foot and ankle specialist rather than a podiatrist because he felt that an ortho foot and ankle specialist would be better prepared for the complexities of the RA along with the stress fractures. But, either one would be a good choice. Just get one with enough experience and if they decide they want to scan your foot (MRI or CT) make sure they include your ankle. Many foot problems can originate in the ankle. As for the job, I am in the same boat. I don't want to give up what I do because I love it. Just not to crazy about where I am doing it at right now. My rheumy had suggested I go on disability, but I don't want to, not yet. I know I need to, and I am looking for another position within the company, but I'm not having much luck. Oh well, what will be, will be. I understand your fear. I am dealing with that very same thing. We'll get through this....Love and prayers........Marina/Ohio > > I am still having really bad foot pain. Saw my rheumy yesterday, he > now thinks I probably have a stress fracture in my foot. He told me > these are common with RA does this mean I get to have these again. > I have to go for a bone scan of the foot and then he wants to see me > back in 2 weeks and we will discuss what to do. Also told me I may > want to start thinjking of another job. I just can't imagine not > being with the kids all the time. I love my job have done in for 13 > years. Oh well I will stop whining I just am a little scared of > what all is going on. > Thanks for letting me whine to you guys > Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Hello Kiran, If it does not involve Varus Heel, molded shoes are expensive but help a great deal. I wore them for 35 years before needing AFOs. Varus Heel requires control from AFOs in order to straighten the ankles and stop walking on the outside of the foot. A bunionette ( sometimes called a tailor's bunion ) is a result from the walking on the outside of the foot and very painful. Look up the nearest pedorthist and talk to your PCP and him about molded shoes or inserts. Shoes are about $7-800.00 and inserts about $300.00. There are 8 certified pedorthists in the Las Vegas area. You can get their names and addresses from http://www.cpeds.org/ . EdM from NH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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