[Kathryn Putt]

Call your doctor!!!!!

[sandie]

Originally Posted by jj6426

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!

I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS BC I HAD ALL THE SAME SYMPTOMS U HAVE. WENT TO A RHEUMATOLOGIST WHO THROUGH LAB WORK TOLD ME WHAT WAS GOING ON. I HV BEEN ON HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE FOR 4 months and now methotrexate has been added. Being weaned off prednisone slowly. I can walk now with slight limp no longer need an aid to help me. I think I am having some side effects from the prednisone but it has helped my RA tremendously. Other meds can take up to six months to kick in.

[Kgcetm]

I recommend seeing a cardiologist. Swollen feet and ankles can be a sign of heart disease. It was for me.

[jfkilduff]

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

[LOMDtrainman]

Originally Posted by jj6426

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!

Are you retaining water? condition may not be arthritis! Get a lab work up ASAP

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

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

And the "hart doctor" referenced in post #4 would be a veterinarian.

[dadoiron]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

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

Do you really mean "one who specializes in rum", in particular the drinking of?

[ron32162]

See a different Doctor get a second opinion

[DaisyDE]

Ask your doc about going to physical therapy and walking in the pool

[Roron123]

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

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by jfkilduff

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

Originally Posted by Roron123

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

Gout in multiple joints in both feet at the same time is highly unlikely. Besides, what doctors know and you don't is that half the people with gout do not have high uric acid levels and half the people with high uric acid levels do not have gout

[Dominic Paravano]

you have neurtopathy, go on line for more detail. you can buy a pain relieving foot cream from any pharmacy.


DHP

[joeharing]

Don't mess around call an Ambulance and go to the Emergency Room. The money makers there will give you every test imaginable.

[gantlope@yahoo.com]

Sounds like textbook gout which is a form of arthritis

[KRM0614]

Originally Posted by jj6426

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.

That is a symptom of a bigger problem you need a specialist not a local doctor. Go to Mayo Clinic.also keep a health diary. Food sleep exercise symptoms etc

Also the history when it started and try to explain the pain