Painful toe joints

Sounds as if you need a podiatry appointment. They can help a lot. From experience I would steer clear of surgery if at all possible. I had surgery on my right foot/toes, and am currently doing everything I can to avoid the same on my left foot/toes!!! M x

Btw, I think it is difficult for other people to understand how debilitating such pain is.......you can't get away from your toes!!! M x

Ask to see a podiarist at your hospital and they will be better placed to help you as they specialise in feet full stop.xxxxxx

Bit late I know but I too get painful toes. I take 25mg methotrexate a week and folic acid every day except day I take the meth. I am always surprised that feet joints are never taken into account by rheumatologists. I am about to start rituximab and the assessment to qualify for this drug takes account of pain in all the usual points in the body but not feet! Feet are quite important in life I think!