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Post by nhnancy on Nov 22, 2009 23:18:56 GMT -5
WOW, is all I can say to this thread... I have had sore feet for years...I have had cortisone shots in my heels a few times... They told me I had plantar fasciatis (sp?), but they couldn't seem to "cure" it, I have taped up my feet, worn night splints gone to physical therapy, have a walking splint which I can't use.... I have been like this for years...at first a few years back the shots helped for 6-8 months, but last February, I had two in my left foot which made my condition worse! I NEVER go without white socks, as I can't stand to step on anything...I wear "good support" tennis shoes. I have a hard time with concrete floors (supermarkets, malls, etc) I swear this disease has been showing itself for many years, but no one knew what to look for. Remember my ANA and sci70 came back negative. There is no question by my "specialiist" that I have it..Believe it or not, Walmart has a brand of shoe that works well for me, they're call Earth Shoes... I like the ones with at least a one inch heel thickness...they seem to help me get "cushion" Thank you for this thread, as I never thought this was part of it and didn't mention it to my Rheumy..
Nancy~
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Post by kathsherman on Nov 25, 2009 13:39:26 GMT -5
Yes...with sclero, the padding on the bottom of the feet thin and seeing a podiatrist on a regular basis is wise. If pressure builds (callus) , ulcerations can occur due to limited circulation. Wearing stabilizing and cushioned footwear at all times to protect and prevent injury to foot and especially vulnerable toes, is advisable. Good luck ... kathleen xo
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Peggy
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Post by Peggy on Nov 25, 2009 17:00:05 GMT -5
I have learned so much from everyone. I know for sure that when I see my doctor in January I will be asking for that referral to the podiatrist. If there's something that can provide some comfort or relief I'm all for it.
I have terrible muscle pain in my legs and arms that unfortunately there's not much they can do other than give pain meds. Well now it has moved to where my ankles feel like they are being cut off from my legs. It hurts so bad where my feet join my legs its excruciating. I had terrible swelling of my ankles when this disease first flared and before I knew what I had. They were so swollen they looked like small basketballs. Well now swelling isn't the case it's just plain terrible pain. I know it's just the manifestation of the disease and how my body is reacting to it. We all have different things that bother us from this disease and I guess this is my crutch to bear. I know there are so many with it alot worse than what I have but I also can't help but wonder what's up ahead for me and what's next.
Thank you so much for all of your posts on this!!
Warm hugs, Peggy
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Post by grammie on Dec 9, 2009 20:45:39 GMT -5
I have found that vit B6 has helped me....recommended by two doctors. I stopped it for a bit but have gone back to it when the feet began to be tender again. grammie
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Post by Cubby on Dec 14, 2009 19:34:21 GMT -5
Just had to add my 2 cents. For some of us--especially me, Neurontin was a miracle drug! At one time, I was taking 3500 mg a day!!!! Thank heavens most people don't have to take such a high dosage, but it sure did he trick for me!
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