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tina-M
#1 Posted : Monday, May 24, 2010 8:56:47 PM Quote
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Daniel has been saying lately that the bottom off his feet are burning he never says hurts just we can be some where adn all of a sudden he just comes out with my feet burning mum, please tell me this is not linked to arthritis adn it something and nothing i just dread if it is and it comes back.
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#2 Posted : Monday, May 24, 2010 9:32:33 PM Quote
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Hi Tina

Sorry, I don't really know Daniel's history with RA but can I suggest that you get someone to check his feet? Often the metatarsal heads on the soles of the feet, the area behind the toes, can become inflamed and sore. The continual use of the feet means that the only rest they get is when we are in bed. The metatarsal heads can give a burning sensation.

I don't know whether Daniel is obliging but if you can get him to let you have a look there may be some evidence of hard skin over the heads if this is the problem, it's nature's way of protecting the damaged joint but the hard skin in itself can cause some problems. Either way if you can feel along the base of the foot and see whether there are any raised bumps it may give you some indication. The sensation you get is one of walking on pebbles on a beach.

There are of course other things it could be and fingers crossed it is one of those BUT it is common to find RA in the metatarsal heads and early diagnosis is crucial to 'save' those joints by referral to a podiatrist.

Perhaps I haven't explained very clearly, it's been a long day! Come back to me if you wish and I'll try and help Smile

Lyn x
My son, Ian, completed the BUPA Great North Run on 15th September running for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS). You can read his story at http://www.justgiving.com/ianlukewilson

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#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 25, 2010 12:13:25 PM Quote
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Hi Tina

Sorry to hear about Daniel's foot problem. I know that when the weather is hot it makes my feet really burn, so I wonder if this could be the cause? I usually put them in my foot spa with cool water and some special foot bubble bath.

Lyn
MaryLewis
#4 Posted : Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:17:19 PM Quote
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Hi
Tina
nice to see you back
yes my feet burn on the soles quite a bit like Lyn I also put them into cool water
it has always been that way with me but have never really thought about it until this post
sorry that is all I can say about this
hope Dan feels better soon
take care
Mary L
Calmwater22
#5 Posted : Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:33:07 PM Quote
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Hi Tina lovely see you online
Yep my feet and hnads burn,
sorry hear danile feelign this maybe ring rheumy nurse to ask input for him.
i get lot pain in metatarsal heads,base toes.
lv
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jeanb
#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:42:09 PM Quote
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Hi Tina

I don't have this problem, but just want to say if you have any concerns about Daniel, please have a quick wrd with the nurse to put your mind at rest.

Love Jeanxxx
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#7 Posted : Tuesday, May 25, 2010 3:20:36 PM Quote
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It may be nothing but just have the nurse check Daniel to oput your mind at ease.

How's the sickness? Did the mtx injections halt the sicky feelings in the end?

Much love,

Amanda
tina-M
#8 Posted : Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:12:08 PM Quote
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amanda he not needed to go on the meth injections still on tablets doing a lot better when he has it with milk and ginger biscuits lol,
I must admit i have found since he started taking it that saturday the day after he dose get very depressed and crys easy lol
metatarsal heads is this like little dots cause he has like little black dots and on the other a touch where the skin has come off
LynW
#9 Posted : Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:27:19 PM Quote
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Hi Tina

The metatarsal heads of the feet are like the bony knuckles of the hand. If you turn your hand over so the palm is facing up imagine the fingers are the toes then the MT joints are the line of knuckles. The MTs are not usually so prominent and tend not to cause problems but in RA they can become quite swollen and tender.

The black dots sound like they could be verrucas, a skin infection; this could also cause a burning sensation. Best to get a nurse to check it out because it could need treating.

Ginger biscuits are really good; I live on the things Smile Hope the side effects of the mtx settle soon and you are feeling better as well.

Lyn x
My son, Ian, completed the BUPA Great North Run on 15th September running for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS). You can read his story at http://www.justgiving.com/ianlukewilson

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