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Does anyone suffer with this and if so, what do you recommend for relief please?
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OSTEOARTHRITIS IN FOOT
- By Londonmaster
- Posted September 29, 2008 at 6:08 am · 5 replies
- In Living with osteoarthritis
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- By missoulagirl
- Posted September 30, 2008 at 11:33 pm
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I have serious osteoarthritis in my right foot. I am currently on a prescription anti-inflammatory for my back, and I suspect that helps somewhat. But what really makes the difference for me are custom, fiber glass orthotics that my podiatrist had made for me. They have brought me tremendous relief in my right foot. I still get some pain, particularly at night, but I have gone from pain most of the time to pain occasionally.
Good luck!
- By Londonmaster
- Posted October 1, 2008 at 2:54 am
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Thanks for the information. I am on Brufen Retard, Gapenton and Tramadol but I was wondering whether there was anything else out there to try. I will have a word wih my GP with reference to what you have suggested, but I could get the same effect I suppose with a bandage strapped round my ankle. As for sleeping, bend your knees and put some cushions under your calf it helped me and might you.
- By Calaneet
- Posted October 1, 2008 at 8:23 am
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You may also want to try some physical therapy. If you can get some of the muscles in that area a bit stronger you may find some pain relief. See if your doc will refer you to a PT.
- By mariec22
- Posted October 2, 2008 at 1:19 am
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I JUST HAD BOTH ANKLES AND FEET X-RAY ED FOR OSTEO. FOUND SOME IN LEFT ANKLE AND BONE SPURS IN BOTH FEET. NOW I HAVE TO SEE A FOOT DOC. ONE MORE TO ADD TO THE DR LIST
- By PeaNute8
- Posted October 2, 2008 at 10:36 am
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I have OA in both feet and hands. I soak feet and hands in a hot ginger water.
Boil enough water to be placed in a plastic tub later. Place a cup of chopped ginger in the water and let boil for 5 minutes. After, turn off heat and let the water sit until at a temp. that is ok for you. VERY Soothing.
Good luck
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