Good morning all,
I seem to have painfull feet all the time.
I get sudden stabbing pains in my toes which make me cry out when they happen.
I also get aches and pains along my shins. finally and by far the worst thing is my ankles they swell up badly, and my right ankle swells so much that it makes my foot turn inwards, and causes me to walk badly as result.
Any way, as I do not seem to be getting anywhere with mt GP and rhumatologist, I am considering trying to see a podiatrist, anyone else seeing one ? Do you think they could help me?
Thanks, as always
Kentish Maid
Hi Kentish,
I have wondered about a podiatrist also. My feet are so achy and painful. I have developed a very swollen joint by my big toe that hurts every day and radiates pain to jy ankle. My rheumatologist just blew me off when I showed him my foot.
I hope someone here knows if a podiatrist would help. I even thought just a prescription for foot massage might help :-)
If neuropathy is the problem in your feet, then I can not see where a podiatrist would help. If the pain is from other issues a podiatrist will help. I had to go to one as a child. I slept with my feet and legs in braces that were painful. I was thankful that I was able to stop by the time I got to kindergarden. I still had to wear special shoe inserts for a a number of years because my arches were considered too high.
I worked for a Podiatrist for many years, I was his asst. and assisted in surgeries. I think a appt. with one would be a good idea. He would probally be able to help with your ankle problem.
This is so strange...just recently, I've started having the same kind of pain in one of my toes. It's hurting so badly right now, I'm limping around trying not to move it. I thought maybe it was caused by my shoes, but I've had the ones I've been wearing to my classes lately for years and never had this problem. I wonder what the connection is?
Hi kentishmaid:
I saw a podiatrist for the first time this Spring.
He immediately figured out my problem, and told me the medication that would solve it.
I was amazed.
I had been suffering for about 3 years with deep cracks in the bottoms of my feet and didn't even KNOW
what the problem was.
With all my other problems my feet were on the back burner. And with the numbness in my feet, I didn't know how bad they were (even tho' I tracked blood everywhere when barefoot!).
He made orthotics for my shoes, and I also discovered my feet were ONE size LARGER than I thought!
That meant all new shoes.
Bottom line: a podiatrist has a unique view on feet.
Hugs
Elaine
I fianally found a good podiatrist and just saw him today and he removed my great toe nail.
Anyway, check around and see if you can find a good one. They do a lot of different things these days and have had more training. At lest the younger ones. The one thing that will help is he may be able to sort out some of the feet stuff and refer you to someone who can figure out what the shin or other higher up stuff is.
I would think that anything that is autoimmune would not need surgery. Anything else that may need surgery should require a second opinion. I would be very hesitant to have any foot surgery until they proved to me that it was something that would benefit me. Good luck. irish ;D
I think a podiatrist is a good idea. Actually, I think I might see one for a problem I've been trying to get my dermatologist to correct.
If the podiatrist is unable to help you, I would see a chiropractor before agreeing to surgery. Also, depending on your problem a very good pair of shoes can make a big difference.
Good luck, it is terrible to have painful feet.
Shade
Hi Kentish Maid,
I wish you luck! I have a similar issue with my left foot. My neurologist identified nerve issues with my deep peroneal (sp?) nerve in my foot by the EEG. He said a podiatrist can help with that. It causes very painful "sharp shooters" between my big toe and next toe. Can also happen between other toes if other nerves are affected. This can also cause pain up the calves. My podiatrist is working with me to narrow down which nerve is causing the pain, so we will see. I hope this helps you with deciding where to start.
Good luck and I hope you find a solution soon!
I used to work in a shoe shop that was linked to a podiatry practice,My job was to fit specialised footwear (orthotic friendly) for podiatrists.
If you are having problems with your feet seeing a podiatrist and backing it up with good footwear can have a big effect on feet and knees.
Good Luck
Cheryl
Thanks as always, for your many good ideas.
I have decided to make an appointment to see a podiatrist who is based at my doctors surgery.
It has got to be worth at try.
I will keep you posted
Thanks again
Kentishmaid. :)
I was listening to a radio show on NPR today.
2 out of three people are wearing shoes that hurt!
amazing but true.
my toe hurt a bit, and who knew that I wore an entire size larger?
sigh
Elaine
Go see one.... it might be helpful. I had achy feet, ankles etc. Found out I had planters fascistis (sp? ), achilles tendon and heel spurs. Got new orthodics and with a little exercise I am 90% better.
I ask the Dr. why I am not 100 better.... he said " you are not 21 anymore ". How awful to get old.
I have a wonderful podiatrist who happens to know a lot about Sjogren's and how it affects the feet. He knows the medications to use and gave me a prescription for a cream that is a composite of many medications that we take by mouth. It cost over $75 so I couldn't get it. But hopefully you can find a podiatrist who is helpful.
I think a podiatrist can help you with neuropathy issues especially if you find a good one.
Good luck ;)