ball of the foot r/a

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Wednesday, January 02, 2008
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i have RA in the balls of my feet surgery has been suggested to remove the balls of my feet can anybody enlighten me as to what will happen thanks ann.

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re: ball of the foot r/a
Connie Dockler
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 08:46 PM

I too have RA in the balls of my feet but with treatment on Methotrexate the big balls that occur and the hot on fire pain in my feet has really been lessened to the point I can stop thinking about my feet all the time. I used to think about my feet 100% of the time and now it is more in the 30% range. What treatments have you tried for this. I can't imagine not having the balls of my feet with which to do the simple thing called walking and balancing. It is hard enough for me to walk with RA, Fibro and Lupus SLE. Please let us know what your options are besides surgery.

Connie Dockler

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Connie Dockler
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 08:49 PM

I forgot to mention I also take Clinoril for the RA. I have been very happy with the outcome of these meds regarding my RA.

Connie Dockler

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annteloper
Friday, January 25, 2008 at 06:47 PM

I am on methotrexate.sulfasalazine.gabapentin. tramadol. the only time i have had pain free feet was when i was on viox but not available now they are going to inject under x ray in feb will tell you how i go if that does not work they have said it will be surgery to fuse my joints together so i will not be able to walk as good hope it works thanks for your comments ann.

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Connie
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 03:34 PM

Have you tried clinoril with the methrotrexate yet? the clioril helps with teh inflamation alot. I take the clinoril twice daily and with the two meds that is what has helped me. Good luck and I hope you don'thave to have surgery.

Connie

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annteloper
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 05:54 PM
will have word with my GP about clinoril do you mind if i ask the area you live in.you know the good drugs are a post code lottery thanks for your input ann.

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Connie Dockler
Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 12:04 AM

Great you will talk with your GP, do you not have a Rhuematologist??

I live in South Texas and I am not sure I understand what you mean by the good drugs are a post code lottery???? Seems that Clinoril would be available anywhere.

Good luck at your next appointment.

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ann
Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 03:58 PM

HI yes i have a rhuematologist .i live in manchester in the UK.belive me good drugs are hard to get here you have to be realy bad any joint replacements you have to be 70yrs and over before you will be considerd for surgery and some people do pay for drugs that work but are too expensive for our national health service.
once again many thanks ANN.

re: Ball of foot R/A
Connie Dockler
Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 09:42 PM

Ann, it pains me to hear about the difficulty of getting the medications and necessary treatments needed for R/A in the UK. We are really fortunate in the U.S. to have great medical and research also regarding many diffierent medical ailments. I will keep you in my thoughts daily and hope you get some relief from your R/A problems much sooner than later.

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annteloper
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 09:49 AM

Connie hello i have had the injections in my feet i have now been pain free for five weeks will have a follow up appointment in the next two weeks it has made such a great difference to my daily life hope i will be offered them again speak soon. best wishes Ann

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Connie Dockler
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 02:58 PM

This is great news Ann, I hope you have continued success with the injections and you can enjoy some activities you have missed out on in the past. Have you taken any strolls to take in the air yet??

Connie

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annteloper
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Thanks for your reply i have been too busy at work to venture too far but i can walk for longer now when we go out shopping. i will keep you informed of how i am going speak again soon ann.

foot surgery
CyndiLou
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 12:55 PM
My sister had foot surgery to remove bone spurs and to remove the joints in her toer which were severely deformed. She could barely walk, but after the procedure and the post-op time she was wearing regular shoes and had very little pain. This was 23 years ago, I'm sure the procedure is even better noa. Good luck.