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Yes, this could definitely be rheumatic pain.  I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 14 years now and deal witht the pain in my knees and especially my feet on a daily basis.  It almost feels like every bnone in the bottom of your foot is broken and virtually impossible to walk on, am I correct?  If this is the case for you, then you need to get to your doctor and get tested.  As far as remedies for this, I am not aware of any.  I do know a few things that might ease your pain though.  Get you a bean bag heating pad.  They are the kind you can throw in the microwave. This heating pad you can mold to the bottom of your foot and hold there with a pillow.  Also get you a pair of slippers that have memory foam in them.  They provide a little extra comfort at the bottom of your foot and really cushion them when you need to get around.  And as far as your knee, you may try a knee brace or a simple ace bandage.  I have to use these constantly as my knees are almost always too swollen to bend.  I hope this helps!  Good luck and best wishes!