Re: Pain in legs and feet

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In a message dated 12/27/2009 7:25:32 P.M. Central Standard Time,

bureau97504@... writes:

My legs below the knee hurt at night when I am laying in bed and then when

I get up in the morning sometimes I feel like I cannot walk at all too. >

Before I was treated, I had to use a walker. They had given it to my

husband when he had knee surgery. I would use it as a standing frame next to the

bed, to keep my balance until I could walk. Those days I wished I had a hot

tub for my knees before bed. This year, my knees go back to feeling bedly

when they get too cold. I think I'm going to ask my RA doc to raise the

Remicade next infusion.

dd

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Hi Angie:  I was hit the hardest with my RA in my feet and akles.  When I was

flaring, I could barely stand on my feet they hurt so bad.  I could not walk

good at all.  I was hurting so bad and was afraid of falling.  I would spend

many days in bed because they hurt so bad.  I also have very little feeling in

my feet from my toes to the arches.  This causes me to be unstable.  I went to

the foot dr. who got me new inserts for my walking shoes.  I have a reg. pair

when not flaring, and a pair made of a softer material but very comfortable. 

They cost $35.00 a pair and well worth it.  My feet hurt so badly that I wanted

to chop them off.  I also bought a foot bath which helps a great deal.  I add

Epsom salts to the warm water and it is very soothing.

I have been in a medicine induced remission with my RA.  My feet are great but

I have to be careful as they are unstable.  I have Neuropathy on the bottoms. 

I do not have Diabetes.  The foot dr. had me buy running shoes instead of

walkers or cross trainers.  He said the running shoes have more support.  I

don't wear anything but these.  I bought them at Reboks because they were the

most comfortable for me.  I know what you are dealing with and it is awful.  I

hope my information helps you.  I take MTX shots, Pred., Sulfasalazine, and

Placquenil for my RA.  I also have diff. pain meds. for when I need them.

Talk with your Rheummy about your foot pain.  He might have some suggestions

for you.

 

Take care and rest when you can.  I wish you many pain free days ahead.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: asl1081973 <angie-long@...>

Subject: [ ] Pain in legs and feet

Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 7:09 PM

 

I haven't posted in a while but read posts all the time. My RA has been doing

pretty good till about the last month and it continues to give me problems. I am

having a lot of problems with my feet and legs. They hurt alot and don't feel

like they are going to support me. When I get up from sleeping or just sitting

around my feet and legs hurt so bad I want to cry. I see the doctor in about a

week but was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so what

helped. If there is something I should ask the doctor for let me know. Thanks

for your help

Angie Long

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Hi Angie: I just read your post about legs and feet. My legs below the knee

hurt at night when I am laying in bed and then when I get up in the morning

sometimes I feel like I cannot walk at all too. I have to hang on to something

to make sure I do not fall. If someone saw me, they would think I am an old

lady. I have knee and back problems so not exactly sure what is causing the

pain.......maybe fibro or the RA or osteo.......it is a toss up. I see my

Rheumy in a couple weeks and am anxious to see what he has to say. I just

wanted you to know that others feel the same pain you do. Hope things are going

better and hoping for a Happy and Healthy 2010

Gentle Hugs from Pat in Southern Oregon

Bureau Alvarez

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From: Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...>

Sent: Sun, December 27, 2009 5:20:03 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Pain in legs and feet

Hi Angie: I was hit the hardest with my RA in my feet and akles. When I was

flaring, I could barely stand on my feet they hurt so bad. I could not walk

good at all. I was hurting so bad and was afraid of falling. I would spend

many days in bed because they hurt so bad. I also have very little feeling in

my feet from my toes to the arches. This causes me to be unstable. I went to

the foot dr. who got me new inserts for my walking shoes. I have a reg. pair

when not flaring, and a pair made of a softer material but very comfortable.

They cost $35.00 a pair and well worth it. My feet hurt so badly that I wanted

to chop them off. I also bought a foot bath which helps a great deal. I add

Epsom salts to the warm water and it is very soothing.

I have been in a medicine induced remission with my RA. My feet are great but I

have to be careful as they are unstable. I have Neuropathy on the bottoms. I

do not have Diabetes. The foot dr. had me buy running shoes instead of walkers

or cross trainers. He said the running shoes have more support. I don't wear

anything but these. I bought them at Reboks because they were the most

comfortable for me. I know what you are dealing with and it is awful. I hope

my information helps you. I take MTX shots, Pred., Sulfasalazine, and

Placquenil for my RA. I also have diff. pain meds. for when I need them.

Talk with your Rheummy about your foot pain. He might have some suggestions for

you.

Take care and rest when you can. I wish you many pain free days ahead.

Hugs,

Barbara

From: asl1081973 <angie-long@sbcgloba l.net>

Subject: [ ] Pain in legs and feet

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Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 7:09 PM

I haven't posted in a while but read posts all the time. My RA has been doing

pretty good till about the last month and it continues to give me problems. I am

having a lot of problems with my feet and legs. They hurt alot and don't feel

like they are going to support me. When I get up from sleeping or just sitting

around my feet and legs hurt so bad I want to cry. I see the doctor in about a

week but was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so what

helped. If there is something I should ask the doctor for let me know. Thanks

for your help

Angie Long

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HI ANGIE,I TO HAVE NOT POSTED IN A WHILE AS WELL. FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS

I'VE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM;SEVERE PAIN IN LEGS & FEET. MY NEURO JUST UPT

MY NEUROTIN TO 600MG. I WOULD ASK ABOUT UR CIRCULATION IN UR FEET & LEGS... WHAT

HELPED ME IS REST & STAY OFF MY LEGS & FEET.

GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS,~MELYNDA~ 12/27/09 8:30P.M.CDT

[ ] Pain in legs and feet

I haven't posted in a while but read posts all the time.  My RA  has been doing

pretty good till about the last month and it continues to give me problems.  I

am having a lot of problems with my feet and legs.  They hurt alot and don't

feel like they are going to support me.  When I get up from sleeping or just

sitting around my feet and legs hurt so bad I want to cry.  I see the doctor in

about a week but was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so

what helped.  If there is something I should ask the doctor for let me know. 

Thanks for your help

Angie Long

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Hi Melynda:  I read your post and was hoping you were feeling better.  These

feet of ours sure do cause a lot of problems.  Mine are very stiff and I am

afraid of falling with them being so unstable.

I hope the 3 of you had a wonderful Christmas.  I sure did.  I have had you in

my thoughts and prayers.  My love to all of you my dear friend.  Please rest

and do what you can each day.  The main thing is to just rest yourself.

Many hugs,

 

Your friend,

 

Barbara

From: Melynda Gamez <melyndagamez@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Pain in legs and feet

Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 9:30 PM

 

HI ANGIE,I TO HAVE NOT POSTED IN A WHILE AS WELL. FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS

I'VE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM;SEVERE PAIN IN LEGS & FEET. MY NEURO JUST UPT

MY NEUROTIN TO 600MG. I WOULD ASK ABOUT UR CIRCULATION IN UR FEET & LEGS... WHAT

HELPED ME IS REST & STAY OFF MY LEGS & FEET.

GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS,~MELYNDA~ 12/27/09 8:30P.M.CDT

[ ] Pain in legs and feet

I haven't posted in a while but read posts all the time.  My RA  has been

doing pretty good till about the last month and it continues to give me

problems.  I am having a lot of problems with my feet and legs.  They hurt

alot and don't feel like they are going to support me.  When I get up from

sleeping or just sitting around my feet and legs hurt so bad I want to cry.  I

see the doctor in about a week but was wondering if anyone else has had this

problem and if so what helped.  If there is something I should ask the doctor

for let me know.  Thanks for your help

Angie Long

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Hi Regina:  I too suffered with that Plantair Facitis, and glad it is gone.  I

hope it never returns.  Yes, the shot does help.  I had it done 3 times, and

it finally went away.  I could barely walk with it.  I too changed the type of

shoes I wore due to the Podiatrist' suggestion I change from Cross Trainers to

Running shoes.  This has helped tremendously. I also bout 2 types of shoe

inserts from him.  One I wear all the time, the other is when my feet are bad

or flaring.  I was glad I went to the foot dr. as I could not bear the pain any

longer.

 

My feet are happy as I am sure your's are.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: Regina Burns <regburns@...>

Subject: [ ] Pain in legs and feet

Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 7:54 PM

 

I have had a time with my feet and legs. My ankles, back of my heel and the

bottom of my feet. I was diagnosed with plantar facitiis for the bottom of the

feet. My rhuematologist did not recommend steroid shots in my feet, but I was

getting to the point that I could not walk. He said it would break down the

padding of my foot, but I thought just one time should be okay. I went to a

poditrist and got the shots, plus I started wearing Sketcher Shapers. I still

have some pain, but not like it was. I am living a normal life.

Regina Burns

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Barbara:

Now if I could cure my ankle and leg pain. LOL

Regina

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Yes, that would be good.  With this disease, we have to work on one thing at a

time.  I hope you can get your pain under control.  Everything takes so darn

long!!!

 

Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, New Year.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: Regina Burns <regburns@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Pain in legs and feet

Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 9:47 AM

 

Barbara:

Now if I could cure my ankle and leg pain. LOL

Regina