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Has anyone experienced pain in the balls of their feet? At the moment I have a very painful left sole. I'm working a weekend as a nanny in a house with mainly hard wood floors and so I don't know if it's that or whether it's connected to my RA. It's particularly bad with shoes on but is painful just walking in socks. Has anyone had anything similar?

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dobsey

I used to get pain in the feet heels and balls of the feet but since being on bio

Meds don't get it much

Do have the painful heels but apparently that goes away after a while Can't remember the name fur it. As have got fibro fog So you do get pain on the balls of your feet from RA. Well I did anyway

Hope that helps in someway

But worth checking with your rhummy

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flow4

Yes. I think there are several possible causes though, including inflammation in your feet and/or the possibility that your arches have dropped and you need orthotic inserts for support... If it keeps happening, ask your GP for a referral to podiatry.

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Beckywood89 in reply to flow4

Thanks. I think I'll go see a podiatrist. I might go private and get the problem sorted out quicker. I'm a nanny so struggling to walk isn't really an option!

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flow4 in reply to Beckywood89

I hope you can get it sorted out. :)

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earthwitch

Plantar fasciitis? very common in the spondyloarthropathies (AS, PsA, etc)

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Karen77 in reply to earthwitch

I don't think balls of feet is a plantar fasciitis issue, but there's certainly no lack for foot problems, is there!

Oh my, I can feel your pain :( That's how my RA started. I couldn't even walk...I went from a size 8 shoe to a size 12....Go to your rheumy right away...I didn't and now I have claw toes with my 2nd and 3rd toe spread apart on both feet.

Take care and I wish you well

Sue

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Rachel43 in reply to

Talk to your rheumatology department. I've got claw toes (ouch) and my 2nd & 3 toe spread. The balls of my feet hurt as soon as I get up. I've got insoles from podiatrist but so thick I can't get them in even trainers. I've bought sketchers memory foam trainers which give me some relief.

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Karen77 in reply to

The pain on the balls of my feet first occurred in 2012 and I still don't have claw toes, so I wouldn't freak her out. I definitely think massage is in order though! And taking it easy. I sometimes get pain and inflammation after a long run. I switch my workout routine to cycling and I can still get in my exercise while giving the metarsals a rest. Good luck Becky!

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Beckywood89 in reply to Karen77

Thanks! I googled claw feet then wished I hadn't!

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I didn't mean to freak you out Beckywood89.

It took along time for my doctor to diagnosed RA. I had extreme ball of foot pain for about 8 months before my toes clawed and separated. By the time my doctor figured out that I had RA, saving my toes where too late. But it's not too late for you.

Take care

Sue

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Beckywood89 in reply to

That must have been horrendous. I was really luck that I got my diagnosis early and got treated

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Barrister

Yes, feels like I'm walking on marbles sometimes. Clemmie

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helixhelix

Very common, sadly. RA causes inflammation of the joints at the ball of the foot, which loosens their ligaments and can cause pain as the bones are then misaligned. I have custom made orthotics (insoles) that really help keep my feet properly supported/aligned. Walking in bare feet is a thing of the past for me as my feet have the most damage (from before I started on the meds).

Ask if your rheumy team has a podiatrist that specialises in arthritic feet and ask to be referred. And make sure your shoes are as supportive as possible -especially if you're running.

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d-creasey

Yes I suffer badly and burning. I was sent to the podiatrist who made me special in soles for my shoes. She also recommend trainers which I bought and when walking now I float and I'm much more comfortable. She also said to wear them indoors but I don't.

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Treza42

Yeah. When I was first diagnosed my feet was painful in the balls. Hot sweaty and swollen. Know I get pain in the balls still and swelling in my achilles heel and bunions appearing. Asked to be passed to a podiatrist and the clinic says I am out of its boundaries. Feel like I am fighting a losing battle. So hey ho. Ya not alone. Xx

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Beckywood89 in reply to Treza42

I hope you manage to find a podiatrist. I think I might go privately rather than faff on and wait ages for an NHS appointment. Would that be an option for you?

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Karen77

Yes, it was actually one of my first symptoms, and I still have problems now and again. It's usually related to spending a lot of time on my feet, either standing, walking or running. I wear "barefoot" footwear (Vibram five fingers) which have been great for joint mobility, but obviously don't provide a lot of cushion. When my metatarsals are bothering me, I give them massage and try to give them a break. A nice change is cycling, as it doesn't require putting pressure on that area of your foot. Or take it easy :)

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Beckywood89 in reply to Karen77

Perhaps I'll persuade my husband to massage them! Ive worked this weekend so I've basically been on the go since last Monday with no day off until Saturday (can't wait) which probably hasn't helped!

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RichardG

Often. Did go away once I was on Humiria and has been fine for over 2 years but recently has reoccurred now and again

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Cagsie

I had dreadful pain in my feet especially the balls of my feet. Definitely the RA, getting my medication right has certainly helped. When I have a flare my feet become very painful again. Hope yours ease soon x

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somaiah

Soft double soled slippers helps to reduce pain than the high healed ones.i too had but now better mild pain.

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