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Durham, UK

Pain in toes from arthritis. Very painful have increased medication but using parcetmol as a top up? What else can I do????
Many Thanks
Karen

October 6, 2016
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Some ppl have said if you soak your feet in epson salts its meant to help. I have a lot of hassle parking in disabled bays, if they only knew how painful it is with every step,gentle hugs to you all x

October 9, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I would like anything that would help with walking. Have had suggestions with shoes that may help. I used compounded creams that had muscle relaxers, anti -inflammatories and i cant remember what else. I dont kno that the helped. The meds needed to b tweaked. But i moved from the area. Now trying voltaren. Mayb helping a little. Apply 2 x a day. The problem is that having to b on feet causes problems. I have gotten some really good ideas on shoes. I also am diabetic. Medicare will pay for diabetic shoes. But i also need shoes that will help with walking. I dont want to have to stay sitting or laying down all the time yet. They tell me to keep moving for the fibro. It is a lot easier said than done. Do i sound like a big whiner? I dont look like on the outside like i have handicaps. Someone left a note in my car to the effect that i " was handicapped " my ass. Insinuating that i did not need the handicapped placard. I was having a good day. People dont understand that i hsve good days and bad days. Grr. Sometimes i get so mad. Wow. That feels good to vent.0

October 6, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have poor circulation in my feet, my toes get cold and painful, I pretty much live in socks, on occassions two pairs of socks. it helps me to keep them warm, not sure if this problem is from Diabetes or arthiritis.

October 17, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I wear shoes as little as possible. I know there is a lot of info about needing to wear shoes for proper support, but in my opinion, we were created barefoot, born barefoot, and shoes are a lot about modern vanity. So I only wear them when I need to. Also, when I sleep on my back, I have pillows under my knees and a soft pillow under my heels. (I have bad heel pain) If I could afford one of those things they use in hospitals to keep the blankets off your feet, I would get one of those, too.

October 15, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thankyou everyone for your comments I will put them to use. Take care x

October 11, 2016

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