foot pain

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--Hi ERika

In regards to your question about foot pain, I also have been

recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and shortly following my

diagnosis, I began to have rt foot pain. However, mine seems to be

more predominantly around the tendon, and then into the bottom of my

foot.

Since I am a nurse and do a lot of walking, I have bought and had

custom fitted custom orthotics, and the shoes seem to help a little.

I find that my foot pain, comes and goes. It is more predominantly in

the right, however my left knee is swollen like a balloon for most

of the time, and my knee does not hurt??? Go figure.

As for the foot pain, it is like most of the other pain, some simple

easy exertion on your feet in the morning, and the pain subsides

during the day.

I know that that type of tendinitis is very painful. Mine seems to

have relapsed for the moment. However, it is something that I

expect to deal with for the rest of my life.

Anne Marie

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one word for shoes.... CROCS www.crocs.com ... they're wonderful!

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Hello ,

I have literally tried on about a thousand pairs of shoes. To answer

your questions:

1. Birkenstocks work really well for me (especially the " Florida "

style since it doesn't really hit your toes at all). Go to

www.birkestock.com to see styles. For walking I use New Balance

shoes- I was fitted at a New Balance store, and they explained that

the New Balance styles you see in Kohl's, etc. are not as good a shoe

and do not have the cushion or support that the more expensive New

Balance store shoes (the higher the number of the style, the better

the shoe).

2. I saw a podiatrist for suggestions on my foot pain. It was

helpful. I was wearing slippers around the house because they didn't

hurt my feet, but he explained that I needed to be in supportive

shoes all the time (even around the house). Also, he explained that

just because we have PA in our feet, does not mean there are not

other problems as well causing pain and suggested some exercises.

3. I would really suggest only shopping at comfort footwear stores

from now on. Expect to pay at least $100 for each pair of shoes, but

the difference in pain is truly unbelievable. I know others on the

list like crocs, but my toes rubbed against the top of the shoe and

hurt. I have heard other people like Dansko shoes, but again I had

toe comfort issues. Just try on a bunch of brands until you find the

ones that work for you.

Good luck!

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I haven't been diagnosed yet with PA, but I have really bad bunions,

and had some trouble with plantar fascitis last year. I discovered

these inserts:

http://www.powersteps.com/

They take a little getting used to (they are very stiff), but once you

do, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them. The other day I

switched into shoes and didn't have time to switch the inserts, and

whoaa... what a difference! I was in agony trying to walk without them.

jen

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Hi ,

Often, a podiatrist can help.

For some, orthotics are the answer. Many people wear Crocs. I currently

wear lightweight hiking shoes with SUPERfeet inserts. Before I had a

running shoe that was comfortable (but they quit making it). I used to

be very athletic, and I could always count on my feet not to hurt no

matter what I put them through; this is no longer the case. Sometimes

they throb and ache in general; sometimes they burn; sometimes they

feel like I am walking on knives. Right now, they throb and burn and

are moving toward the knives...I'm going to bed to sleep off some of

the pain.

Sometimes doing plantar fasciitis exercises is helpful (especially if

you get leg cramps:

http://www.plantarfasciitisbraces.com/plantar_fasciitis_stretching_exerc

ises.html

http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/529/main.html

Good luck to you,

brent

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a - besides resting them frequently and using ice (which are both

helpful), try the Dansko Professional clog shoes. These allowed me

instantly to walk twice as far as I had before. I could feel instant

relief when I put them on the first time. I bought 2 pairs right

away. http://www.zappos.com/n/bs?q=dansko+professional

They also make pretty cute dress shoes which are much better for my

pain than normal heels. Here is an example -

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/7547655/c/208.html

When I wear those, I get lots of compliments!

Also, doing the exercises normally prescribed for plantar fasciitis

seems to help keep my foot, ankle and toe pain better under control.

http://www.plantarfasciitisbraces.com/plantar_fasciitis_stretching_exe

rcises.html

I do the calf stretches against the kitchen counter any time I put

something in the microwave, like the water for my coffee or tea.

And another exercise not listed there that I do every time I sit down

is this: Place your right foot on your left knee. With your right

hand, gently pull the toes back to stretch. Repeat with the left

foot on the right knee, using the left hand to pull the toes back.

Also, before you get up from lying down, always stretch your feet by

pulling your toes towards your knees. It hurts usually, but do it

carefully and it will help. You will feel it stretch your calf.

There is a reason these calf stretches help. Many of us with PA in

the feet or ankles suffer from slight " foot drop. " This means that

the foot tends to want to point downwards, which is particularly a

problem at night. For me, I notice that when I lay down I sort of

point my toes - my foot doesn't stay at right angles at the ankles

like it does when I'm standing on it. (Does this make sense? I'm

having trouble explaining it!) Anyway, this cause the calf muscles

to shorten, so it's important to keep stretching them to keep them

lengthened. Otherwise every step will hurt because the calf muscle

is too short to allow the foot to flex normally.

Even if you don't think your pain is coming from your ankles or calf

you should try these exercise. I bet they will help you and they are

quick and easy to do. They give me such relief that I don't have any

trouble remembering to do them.

best wishes,

sherry z

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Thank you all SO much for your advice about foot pain! I'm currently

checking out all the different shoe brands to see what will work for me. And

the exercises sound great...I'll start doing them right away.

Thanks again!

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dotti, I'm glad these shoes work for you. I tried them on once and couldn't

even take one step in them they hurt so much and offered no support for me at

all. marylou

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I find the sas shoes work best for me. my doctors suggested i see a pedorthist

at a local store and he was able to find the shoe that fit me the best. marylou

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Right after I wrote this, my neighbor called to tell me that Marshall's

Dept. store had Dansko " Aubrey " shoes for $40! She picked me up a pair

in brown. They are very comfortable and nicer looking than my normal

Dansko clogs. Don't ya just love a bargain?!

best,

sherry z

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I have PA and my feet are the most affected part of my body. i asked my

rheumatologist if there is a certain shoe that would be correct for me to wear,

he said " wear what helps you the most " . I find that shoes with a large

(rounded) toe box, and with wooden bottoms (so they don't flex as I walk) help

the most. I like Bastad/Troentorp clogs the best. they have a steel toe, which

is great if you're at a concert or other crowded place because you're safe if

someone accidentally steps on your foot!

many years ago i went to a podiatrist who gave me cortisone shots directly

into my feet. i felt like superwoman for about a week, but the pain returned.

remicade is making a tremendous difference for me now.

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hi erika, I wear crocs. got the black solid ones for work. if you can go from

an 8 hour workday to a 6 hour, and most important, take naproxin in morning with

a breakfast and of course your vitamins. I work on my feet. I've noticed i have

less foot pain if i keep moving. if I were to stand in one place the pain would

be unbearable......casey

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I will agree with what you said about New Balance Shoes. They are expensive

but worth it. The support and cushion really makes a difference. I will

usually by a cross-country running shoe. They have soles that do not slip

when the weather is bad and have a good cushion. I normally buy them

online, but recently found a New Balance shoe store in Salt Lake City (my

rheumatologist even " googled " a map for me so I could find it), and I bought

my first pair of Women's shoes in years. I did not think it was possible to

find a " girls " shoe that was wide enough for my poor deformed arthritic left

foot. Everyone thought I was nuts, I was so excited about buying women's

shoes. I have always had to but men's shoes to get them to fit.

I also have several pairs of Birks. I really love them, but when I am on my

feet all day, the support & cushion of the NB Shoes really help. The

athletic shoes are not in our dress code at work, by my doctor gave me a

letter that basically covers any shoe that works for my feet. Fortunately,

I live in an area where " dressed up " means your good pair of jeans.

Because, dress shoes are not something I can buy.

I hope everyone has a pain free week.

Becky R

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You can find NewBalance shoes at a discount at Shoe Pavilion.Theyare a chain

that typically discounts shoes.

I'm not sure where you're located,but I'm in California and they are all

over.

Also --

For those women who are looking a fabulous (comfortable)dress or business

shoe that is amazing, check out

Anyi Lu. I know Nordstroms carries them -- and you can check them out

online at http://www.anyilu.com

They are pricey -- but they are made with the same cushioning as tennis

shoes --and are amazingly comfortable.

I'm having huge issues with my knees and feet right now-- and these are

fabulous shoes. They are the best heels I've ever owned.

FYI...order a half size up in sandals.

Patty

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The shoes, like New Balance, that are typically sold at discount shoe chains are

often of lesser quality than are sold in more traditional stores so be careful.

Joanna Hoelscher

630-833-7361

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I,have foot pain all the time - my dr said it's part of the fibro (he's

a Rheumatologist). My husband thinks I'm crazy when he uses the

massager on my back, I ask him to rub my feet with it too. I sleep

better than when he doesn't!

I also took Gabapentin because my dr said the Lyrica was expensive.

Well the Gabapentin isn't too cheap itself and also made me so sleepy

so I haven't taken it since the first month.

[Guest guest]

---I too have foot pain. Have had xrays and all. Dr. says it must be

Fibro, but not to always think everything is fibro. My Dr. doesn't

want to put me on the Lyrica because I already suffer from IBS,

migraines and can't sleep. I do take Gabapentin. I just havn't got the

dosages down yet.

Leah T.

In dominie , " arleo96 " <arleo96@...> wrote:

>

> I,have foot pain all the time - my dr said it's part of the fibro

(he's

> a Rheumatologist). My husband thinks I'm crazy when he uses the

> massager on my back, I ask him to rub my feet with it too. I sleep

> better than when he doesn't!

> I also took Gabapentin because my dr said the Lyrica was expensive.

> Well the Gabapentin isn't too cheap itself and also made me so

sleepy

> so I haven't taken it since the first month.

>

[Guest guest]

My feet used to hurt all the time too from fibro for years. I'm not

sure how or why it finally went away, but the fibro pain has been gone

for several years. Take a look at the pain suggestions at

http://www.fms-help.com/what.htm - scroll about 3/4 of the way down and

look for RED WRITING. We are all different, but you might find some

ideas there.

>

> I,have foot pain all the time - my dr said it's part of the fibro

(he's

> a Rheumatologist). My husband thinks I'm crazy when he uses the

> massager on my back, I ask him to rub my feet with it too. I sleep

> better than when he doesn't!

> I also took Gabapentin because my dr said the Lyrica was expensive.

> Well the Gabapentin isn't too cheap itself and also made me so sleepy

> so I haven't taken it since the first month.

>

[Guest guest]

foot pain can also come from back problems... or could be a structural problem, such as flat feet, arch problems, etc... and there is also nerve problems in the feet similiar to carpel tunnel in the wrists... just some other thoughts blessed be and happy new year lizarleo96 <arleo96@...> wrote: I,have foot pain all the time - my dr said it's part of the fibro (he's a Rheumatologist). My husband thinks I'm crazy when he uses the massager on my back, I ask him to rub my

feet with it too. I sleep better than when he doesn't!I also took Gabapentin because my dr said the Lyrica was expensive. Well the Gabapentin isn't too cheap itself and also made me so sleepy so I haven't taken it since the first month.

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First of all, Happy,2008 and wishes for minimal or no pain.

I also have MS and scoliosis that seems to be wosening with age. I'm 56

yrs young. Between the fibro and the other stuff I have all kinds of

pains everywhere.

Today my feet, from ankle level to my toes, are especially painful. I

really can't tell if the pains are from my back, the MS or the fibro,

or all of the above.

I've been taking Lyrica for about 2 1/2 months and it's really making a

difference. Before that they tried me on Gabapenten, but it really made

me feel lousy and I had a phantom smell up my nose from it all the

time. That only disapeared almost a month after I stopped taking it. It

didn't help my pain at all.

Happy New Year again, soothing hugs, peace & serenity,

Maris in Israel

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It seems like many of you are having success with lYRICA. My mom was on it for a while but I myself have never tried it. I've been on Gabapentin for over a year for rls but it has stopped working. The doc just last week started me on 2-3 different types of drugs which I have. I am beginning to feel like a drug addict. i GUESS only God has the anwsers but I sure wish we did, amen? Happy new year to you all and be blessed and not stressed trying to figure this whole thing out. Shirley Godbout

Re: foot pain

First of all, Happy,2008 and wishes for minimal or no pain.I also have MS and scoliosis that seems to be wosening with age. I'm 56 yrs young. Between the fibro and the other stuff I have all kinds of pains everywhere.Today my feet, from ankle level to my toes, are especially painful. I really can't tell if the pains are from my back, the MS or the fibro, or all of the above.I've been taking Lyrica for about 2 1/2 months and it's really making a difference. Before that they tried me on Gabapenten, but it really made me feel lousy and I had a phantom smell up my nose from it all the time. That only disapeared almost a month after I stopped taking it. It didn't help my pain at all.Happy New Year again, soothing hugs, peace & serenity,Maris in Israel

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>

> It seems like many of you are having success with lYRICA. My mom

was on it for a while but I myself have never tried it. I've been on

Gabapentin for over a year for rls but it has stopped working. The

doc just last week started me on 2-3 different types of drugs which I

have. I am beginning to feel like a drug addict. i GUESS only God

has the anwsers but I sure wish we did, amen? Happy new year to you

all and be blessed and not stressed trying to figure this whole thing

out.

>

> Shirley Godbout

>

>

>

> Re: foot pain

>

> First of all, Happy,2008 and wishes for minimal or no pain.

>

> I also have MS and scoliosis that seems to be wosening with age.

I'm 56

> yrs young. Between the fibro and the other stuff I have all kinds

of

> pains everywhere.

>

> Today my feet, from ankle level to my toes, are especially painful.

I

> really can't tell if the pains are from my back, the MS or the

fibro,

> or all of the above.

>

> I've been taking Lyrica for about 2 1/2 months and it's really

making a

> difference. Before that they tried me on Gabapenten, but it really

made

> me feel lousy and I had a phantom smell up my nose from it all the

> time. That only disapeared almost a month after I stopped taking

it. It

> didn't help my pain at all.

>

> Happy New Year again, soothing hugs, peace & serenity,

> Maris in Israel

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I used to have crippling foot pain too. I remember one day shopping

at Target with my husband when I had to stop walking immediately -

the pain was so severe. I bought a cheap pair of orthotics right

there and put them in my shoes and it helped some. I finally went to

a place called Foot Solutions and got some orthotics that were

designed specifically for my feet (they use a computer program).

They were expensive but really helped. Later I found some through a

TV ad that were cheap and worked just as well, at least for me. I

guess it depends what is causing your foot pain. As far as regular

fibro foot pain, I had that for years too. I don't know why, but it

has gone away, along with all of my other fibro pain. Probably from

the ton of supplements I have to take to stay (relatively)

functional. However, I still am verrrry picky about what I wear on

my feet - I've had to ditch fashion years ago - comfort reigns!

> I,have foot pain all the time - my dr said it's part of

the fibro (he's

> a Rheumatologist). My husband thinks I'm crazy when he uses the

> massager on my back, I ask him to rub my feet with it too. I sleep

> better than when he doesn't!

> I also took Gabapentin because my dr said the Lyrica was expensive.

> Well the Gabapentin isn't too cheap itself and also made me so

sleepy

> so I haven't taken it since the first month.

>

>

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>

>

>

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I have crps in my foot.

Jolene

In a message dated 3/19/2008 9:29:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

iMarzz@... writes:

You may have some RA associated tendonitis. My feet are full of painful

lumps and

bumps, tendonitis and ganglions - lovely.

I hope you feel better soon.

-- In _ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: ) ,

" Pam Hunt " <pamhunt56@.pa> wrote:

>

> I've been having some pain in my right foot. It is in one spot, on the

> left side right above the heel. It isn't a sore. It looks red but it

> is underneath the skin, but it's not hard like a callus would be. It

> hurts when I walk or push on it with my finger. I have arthritis in my

> feet. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this. I don't

> know if it's arthritis are caused from something else. Thanks.

> Pam

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[Guest guest]

You may have some RA associated tendonitis. My feet are full of painful lumps

and

bumps, tendonitis and ganglions - lovely.

I hope you feel better soon.

-- In , " Pam Hunt " <pamhunt56@...> wrote:

>

> I've been having some pain in my right foot. It is in one spot, on the

> left side right above the heel. It isn't a sore. It looks red but it

> is underneath the skin, but it's not hard like a callus would be. It

> hurts when I walk or push on it with my finger. I have arthritis in my

> feet. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this. I don't

> know if it's arthritis are caused from something else. Thanks.

> Pam

>