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Posted 4/30/2014 8:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone. I am going through a diagnoises right now and I am wondering if anyone else gets swelling on the bottom of there feet? And when you walk does it hurt? And does it feel like your walking on a marble? Every time I mention this to a doctor they act likes it's nothing but this keeps happening. It seems to happen in the evening and is gone within 9 or so hours. If anyone else has this please let me know. Thank you.
Posted 5/1/2014 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
Plantar fasciitis fits this description. This is typically an overuse injury (bad shoes, too much running...).
Posted 5/1/2014 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sweetkisses -

I get some inflammation in my feet (not just toes) due to RA and it seems like the pain transfers to the balls of my feet. I actually was experiencing this yesterday and started prednisone last night due to that inflammation, along with inflammation in my toes and hands. I have described it as feeling like I'm walking on rocks.

I hope you get a diagnosis soon.
Posted 5/2/2014 12:06 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I have had this since day one over 20 years ago. My balls of my feet as well as my small joints the ones right before your toes. That can be very very painful at times and walking can be a challenge. Between the feet and my knees I got a walker to help me especially in the mornings. I am pretty unstable on my feet at those times so it helps quit a lot. When we find a good medication for me this all subsides generally or at the very least is much less painful. I hope that you feel better.
Posted 5/8/2014 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
Yes. Metatarsal (balls of feet) area is where I have a lot of pain and where my RA started. But with RA, pain is generally worse in ams and gets better as day goes on. Walking in the morning is hardest for me. The timing of your pain sounds different. Good luck and hang in there!
Posted 5/23/2014 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
I've had RA since 1983. I've lost the fat pads on the bottom of my feet that would protect the metatarsal heads resulting in pressure sores>osteomylitis>toe amputations. Also have RA related pulmonary fibrosis. Currently taking 2000mg Cellcept per day, 20mg prednisone.
Posted 5/23/2014 7:36 AM (GMT 0)
I'm new to this forum but I recognize the symptoms of Sweetkisses. I have felt like I'm at times walking on a very large pebble (maybe ping pong ball size) and my doctor first thought it was because I have fibromyalgia. I have since been diagnosed with RA and am now told this is due to the RA.

I've just started with a new symptom and I'm wondering if I'm alone. In my feet, especially at the top where it bends, it feels like I've got a "kink." It's a bit like a kinked neck except far more painful. It's almost constant and it's definitely affecting my daily life.

Does anyone else have this particular symptom? Is there something I can do to find some relief from it?

Thanks!
Posted 5/28/2014 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
I reckon a good podiatrist can help.
I was really hobbling with my feet and my podiatrist made me orthotics that have halved my pain. She has put pads under the base of my toes and it takes the pressure off the metatarsels, I still have pain- just not as severe.
Good luck, golitho
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