Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from Angela53510 at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/629579 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/629579/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/629579 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/629579/78772/rec Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:18:01 -0400 Angela53510 I am into my 13th week since I had my right foot reconstructed. The big toe hasn't healed properly - two nodules were showing prominently on the last xray - The pain has been severe - nerve damage, I guess. I talked to a lady who had bunion surgery so she could wear pretty shoes (I just wanted to walk again! My foot was so deformed) and she is still in pain after a year.    So I just wonder if anyone else has had reconstruction... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/629579/78772/rec http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/629579/72528/fold Wed, 27 May 2009 22:21:57 -0400 Angela53510 I lost my voice after reconstruction surgery on my foot, over 4 weeks ago. I also have a cousin with RA who almost died (hypoxia, heart attack, permanent trach in her neck), so this is serious.  ANYONE with RA who is considering any kind of surgery with a general anesthetic needs to see an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialist pre-op to see if they have any vocal fold nodules or cricoaryteoid joint damage in their throat.  When you are... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/629579/72528/fold