Rheumatoid Nodule on base of foot..

[Widget]

I saw an orthopaedic surgeon today about a nodule on the base of my foot which is causing my foot to be at an angle. He suggests I leave the nodule alone as if he operates it is very likely to return & then I would have to deal with a painful cut & the return of the nodule.

Has anyone else had this & how have you dealt with it. Walking on an angle is causing me pain in my ankle,knee & hip

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I've not had one widget but hope you get some help with this as it sounds very painful. Best of luck x

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That sounds painful too, I have one on wrist but on foot must be so bad x

[nanypat]

hello Widget,i have a nodule on the arch of my foot about the size of a large pea,havnt been given any treat ment for it,I You dont say were it is on your foot is it very large.I do see a chiropodist regulary, its not causing me much trouble.Do you see a chiropodist, would insoles not help at all. hope you get it sorted soon.

patx

[minka]

hi widget

i can only give you some advice im affraid cos i have the same aches but no noduels yet.

if you get some insoles like the ones with lamb hai in them

dont forget to put 1 in one side and 1 in the other side to keep everything square as possible.

if you are walking on the outside of your foot you are bound to get ankle hip and knee pain

thats because you are asking things further up to compensate for it.

what about those plasters ive seen with holes in them like pads they are will that help

regards john

[Tinwoman2]

I had a large callous & bone pointing down on the ball of my foot for years and I found that wearing callous cushions helped me a lot. They are padded circles with a hole in the middle that protect the callous/nodule. I eventually had my right foot reconstructed and the problem is gone forever, as my Dr took those bones out-so they can never dislocate again.

Good luck to you Widget.

Christine