I have been diagnosed with arthritis...and now the heels on my feet hurt! Is this part of arthritis??
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Heel spurs are bone outgrowths, often sharp that can slowly enlarge. They have a greater likelyhood of forming in people with arthritis. An xray and a physical exam can help figure out if this is what is hurting.
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Please tell me more about your general health through the form on this weblink http://www.jentleearthhealing.com/medherb.html and I will try to help you out.\n\nI suspect it is from a build up of toxins that can present as calcium build up in the bottom of the foot. Reflexology is great for remedying this but I will not know if this is the case till I talk to you further.\n\nCraig - Naturopath
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I have arthritis in my hands, feet, and back. I get two injections of Enbrel a week. Makes a HUGE difference.  Difference between walking and not walking.
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I had a similar problem with my feet.  I kept treating it for athlete’s foot.  I went to the doctor for help, and they treated me for a nerve disorder as they saw no signs of athlete’s foot.  Finally after that didn't work, an allergy Doc put me on antihistamines.   Problem solved.  Can't say that is your thing, but it is something to try.
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Flat feet, weak ankles, see your doctor.  this could be corrected with arch supports
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There are several factors here:  your weight and age; your general health.  Most middle aged people will have arthritis in some shape or form.  Having a buldging disc would be pressing on the nerves in your spine causing pain to your lower extremeties.  I would try to resolve that problem first.\n\nIf you have pain medications that you can take, take them WITH FOOD to prevent irritation of the stomach.  Also, give your antidepressants time to work.  Stop looking for an excuse to get off of the medications.  That's what they are for..to relieve you of your symptoms.  Besides if you wait to take your meds when you are in extreme pain, they won't help at all.  So, pain management on a timed schedule is recommended.  If you're able, take tylenol between doses for breakthrough pain.\n\nNext check out your mattress; do you need a new one?  Something firm will help your back, or put a board between the mattress and box spring.  Sleep with a pillow that will cradle your head and allow your body to be in a natural position.  I like a "buckwheat" pillow.  Your body should be in the same posture laying down as it is standing up.\n\nIf you are overweight, try to lose some weight.  For every pound you exert 40 lbs. of pressure on your back and legs/feet.  Try a back brace during the day.  \n\nAbove all, try relaxing and learn about visualizing and breathing techniques to help you do that.  What about your husband?  Keeping him up all night isn't helping the situation.  He's as sleep deprived as you are!  Maybe you need to be in separate rooms for a little while.  Try nice relaxing baths or running the shower on your back before you go to sleep.\n\nI'm afraid arthritis is one of those things we have to learn to live with.  I take aspirin (with food) and get better relief than anything else.  God Bless.
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Possible causes: Plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, heel spur, stone bruise, fracture, peroneus tendonitis, retrocalcaneal bursitis, heel pad atrophy, tumor.\n\nFor an accurate diagnosis - see an orthopedic specialist who specializes in feet.\n\nThe AAFP has a nice website on heel pain: \nhttp://www.aafp.org/afp/20040715/332.html
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That's plantar fascitis which means inflammationn of the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. Reducing inflammation and easing stress on the fascia is the cure. Taking ibuprofen and adding heel pads to well made shoes such as walking shoes and wearing them all the time should help.
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my guess is plantar fasciitis.  i have a great website for you to check out regarding foot conditions and care, myfootshop.com.  for the heel pain the treatment is quite simple, you need to place 3/8 inch heel lifts into shoes, not a cushion, do not go barefoot and try simple stretches on the stairs with toes on edge and dropping heels below stair height.  go to the site these are all outlined there. use the source as direct link to site
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Get good shoes for walking, take whatever pain med you can tolerate (ask your doctor first), use ice pack when needed. Main thing is see your doctor. Good luck.
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You sound as if you are lacking calcium, or need to be tested for either MS(multiple Sclerosis)or Lupus-it sounds like you might be in a stage that's progressing. Don't be frightened by what you see on the internet-you could simply have nerve damage like I do from an accident-although I haven't had any broken bones other than my ankles in at least 5 years, I never tested positive for either of the above mentioned.
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I had this a few years ago. I wore splints on my feet to bed. The problem is that when you sleep your foot is not at a 90 degree angle as it rests. When you put your feet on the floor the tendon that runs from your heel to your foot bad stretches back to the 90 degree angle. Normally this isn't a problem but when it is irritated it hurts like someone is jabbing an ice pick into your heel. I wore the splints for about four months.\nI also did stretch the tendon a few times a day by standing on a stair, preferably one at the bottom. Edge your feet back until it's mainly your foot pad and toes left on the stair. Lower your weight moving your heels down a little, lift back up, then see if you can lift your weight up some too. Repeat about ten times a session, not if/until it hurts. If it hurts only do one occassionally and build up the stretch. This will increase the flexibility of the tendon. \nIf you need to be on your feet for a long time (like I did for my honeymoon) you can go to a Podiatrist and have steroid shots in each foot. This will help for about a month or maybe more. You could also do that now and still work on stretching and wearing the splints. I didn't wear my pumps during the ordeal but I'm back in them now and have been for quite a while.\nGood luck to you!
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I am such a klutz and have broken all of my toes, except for my big toes.  I have a sofa that has a hide a bed in it, so whenever I try to move "the beast", I break a toe....or just walking past it I walk right into it.  Thankfully, that sofa is leaving me in a couple of weeks! \n\nAnyway...it hurts, no doubt about that.  The discoloration (purple, yellow, green) will take a few weeks.  For the pain...Tylenol extra strength and only wear shoes when you have to...I recommend flip flops right now or open toed.  Don't try jamming your toes into athletic shoes or formal wear shoes.  It's only going to take longer to heal.  I have been there! \n\nAs for your husband....if it's not broken, it's probably badly sprained.  I would suggest loosly taping it to it's neighbor or ice.  Also, only wear shoes when you have to.  If he really wants to know if it's broken, see a podiatrist or your primary care physician.  Hope that I have helped.
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Sounds like you are subconsciously making up for the slight immobility in your leg. I can understand why it would cause foot pain, especially in the Achilles tendon, since your inertia as you move would be causing you to be hyperextending your foot. It's probably also connected to the knee pain. You may have developed a habitual limp. Anyone who's ever injured their knee or ankle has experienced the same sort of feeling. I can imagine that this feels completely abnormal though, or else you wouldn't have been describing it here. If you have BlueCross BlueShield, I know that specialists are covered without recommendation under "special office visits". You should have an orthopaedist do an xray to ensure that your cartilage isn't developing elasticity and that it's not flipping around a bone or growth. He should also watch your walk and see what habits you may have developed. Do you have a cane? I've learned that this can cause a weekness in certain muscles, causing others to over-compensate.
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Hi, I too have arthritis in both of my hips and my knees and my ankles and I am only almost 35. I was taking vioxx until they took it off the market. I know the pain that you are dealing with. I have tried every thing else that claims to aleviate the pain. I was only able to work 1 day on and one day off when i was working because when i did work 8 hours when I came home, I literally had to crawl on my knees I hurt so bad. I am so sorry that you are too in agony. I will tell you what I found that is the ONLY thing that has helped me. It is called Replenex. I get it through Melaleuca. It costs 9.99 for 90 tablets. You go to www.melaleuca.com or call 1-800-282-3000 and ask them for more information. This company has been around for 21 years so they are trust worthy and the products are good. Good luck, I hope you get this stuff, it is great.
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I've had the right one done, arthritis, and have to have the left done as well.  It will take time to rehab and you will need assistance for a while.  That pain isn't as much as I thought it would be but it still hurts.  It will be about 6-8 months before you are 'back to normal'.  But, sadly, you will have to have them done again.
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Hi, I had the same problem before. Use heel cushions with your shoes. You will have a relief for sure.\nGood luck!