Originally Posted by jj6426 (Post 1849318)

I am going to see a doctor soon -but am wondering if anyone else has ever had this unusual problem. My feet are swollen--and I can hardly come to a standing position from having been seated for awhile. The pain is almost unbearable--. especially in the mornings. I live alone and do everything myself. But it's getting so hard to go out and do errands. I'm about ready to start using a shopping cart that you can sit in. (Ready physically, not mentally) My doctor had concluded that I have arthritis--based on aches and pains I've had in the past year--particularly my hands--and because everything else of a similar and serious nature has been ruled out.
So my question is, have any of you ever had such pain in their feet that they can hardly walk -- and if so, what was the cause of it--and how was it treated? I would so appreciate hearing from you!

Originally Posted by jj6426 (Post 1849318)

I am going to see a doctor soon -but am wondering if anyone else has ever had this unusual problem. My feet are swollen--and I can hardly come to a standing position from having been seated for awhile. The pain is almost unbearable--. especially in the mornings. I live alone and do everything myself. But it's getting so hard to go out and do errands. I'm about ready to start using a shopping cart that you can sit in. (Ready physically, not mentally) My doctor had concluded that I have arthritis--based on aches and pains I've had in the past year--particularly my hands--and because everything else of a similar and serious nature has been ruled out.
So my question is, have any of you ever had such pain in their feet that they can hardly walk -- and if so, what was the cause of it--and how was it treated? I would so appreciate hearing from you!

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1849406)

Actually, a rhumatologist specializes in dance instruction, specifically the rumba. A rheumatologist is the appropriate medical specialist:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
(Sorry, I couldn't resist)

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1849406)

Actually, a rhumatologist specializes in dance instruction, specifically the rumba. A rheumatologist is the appropriate medical specialist:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
(Sorry, I couldn't resist)

Originally Posted by jfkilduff (Post 1849575)

Happens to me “gout” check your uric acid level. I get it from eating certain foods.

Originally Posted by Roron123 (Post 1849613)

Maybe you have Gout? Your Dr will do blood work to check your Uric Acid blood levels

Originally Posted by jj6426 (Post 1849362)

Thank you, John, for your response. I do plan to see my doctor again--will call tomorrow--but I fear nothing will come of it. That's why I'm writing to see if anyone else has the same symptoms. I haven't heard of orthostatic hypotension, but I'm assuming you have medication for that? I do think this might have something to do with blood pressure in which case, I'm guessing they can prescribe something. Thanks again for writing.