painful1
03-01-2007, 02:46 PM
hello again,finally got xray results from spine and feet. i had to open new thread,as the last one was closed. it showed degenerative disc disease in the lower spine,my dr was not specific where.but i guess this could account for the sciatic pain?
also,the xray on feet showed arthritic changes,my arches have collapsed.
i always had flat feet, and ankle deformity from rheumatoid arthritis,i have had RA since 1995,thats when all the damage was done.the ankle is leaning inwards and the feet turned outwards.with the changes,it hurts more now.
i am taking enbrel once a week,50 mgs. prednisone 5 mg 2x a day .ketoprofen 75 mgs 2x a day,and plaquenil 200mgs 2x a day.i have been taking these meds since 1997.at any rate, my fam. doctor told me 'nothing'
could be done! and it was at the end of the day and she was rushing.i am hoping that there is something that could be done.i have read websites that tell you about surgerys to correct the feet, even ppl with diabetes,which i also have.as far as blood circulation, i do have good supply to both feet.went to see podiatrist a month ago and he agreed.
anyways,my fam. doctor is painting it black./ but then again,i hate to say it,but she is only good for writing prescriptions ,basically.
i guess my question now is, is there something that can be done. and what doctor should i be seeing? should i increase meds or change meds? can i keep walking with better shoes maybe? the pain isnt a 10 exactly,but can be painful indeed. also,the sciatic nerve is involved, in my opinion, because i still get painsd down back of leg ,on side of leg all the way down to the feet,around the ankle,on soles, and lately the little toes twitch along with thigh muscle with pain below the outside ankle. at times the sole and heel will feel numb. and btw, blood sugars are being kept extremely normal.
i am sorry for the long post and appreciate any advice,
john m
also,the xray on feet showed arthritic changes,my arches have collapsed.
i always had flat feet, and ankle deformity from rheumatoid arthritis,i have had RA since 1995,thats when all the damage was done.the ankle is leaning inwards and the feet turned outwards.with the changes,it hurts more now.
i am taking enbrel once a week,50 mgs. prednisone 5 mg 2x a day .ketoprofen 75 mgs 2x a day,and plaquenil 200mgs 2x a day.i have been taking these meds since 1997.at any rate, my fam. doctor told me 'nothing'
could be done! and it was at the end of the day and she was rushing.i am hoping that there is something that could be done.i have read websites that tell you about surgerys to correct the feet, even ppl with diabetes,which i also have.as far as blood circulation, i do have good supply to both feet.went to see podiatrist a month ago and he agreed.
anyways,my fam. doctor is painting it black./ but then again,i hate to say it,but she is only good for writing prescriptions ,basically.
i guess my question now is, is there something that can be done. and what doctor should i be seeing? should i increase meds or change meds? can i keep walking with better shoes maybe? the pain isnt a 10 exactly,but can be painful indeed. also,the sciatic nerve is involved, in my opinion, because i still get painsd down back of leg ,on side of leg all the way down to the feet,around the ankle,on soles, and lately the little toes twitch along with thigh muscle with pain below the outside ankle. at times the sole and heel will feel numb. and btw, blood sugars are being kept extremely normal.
i am sorry for the long post and appreciate any advice,
john m