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Rheumatoid arthritis of the foot.

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kristina73093
kristina73093

It's been 4 months since I had ankle surgery gone wrong. At one point in October, I had an accident at home, the x-rays done showed a mess in my foot, totally unrelated to the surgery.

Now I can barely walk I'm in agony. I have diffuse osteopena(SP), and rheumatoid arthritis. The arthritis diagnosis will be confirmed when I see a rheumatologist in February.

They say walking is good for arthritis, but walking makes it worse.

Any pain relief ideas besides medications?

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure kristina73093

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    Soot Kristina, ankle pain can be relentless. Ifind and keeping get up. Also water bottle frozen. I have Psoriatic arthritis in my toes and OA. 

    i injured my ankle years ago when my horse fell on me and my ankle was a mess. The bones had been fused in the 70's now I constantly fight swelling and pain due to advancement of OA. 

    I have have worn spring shoes and discovered great arches and soft moleskin padding to add to my shoes. All takes the pressure of my foot and I can walk much better. Antiinflamatories helps so much is a RX from the doc.

    Hopexxx

     

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