Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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BAH!!

becrox
becrox
Can't sleep! My feet are so swollen they are on fire! It feels like someone is using a stapler on the insides of my ankles. Or maybe like someone heavy is standing on my foot. It hurts so bad I am having trouble even describing what hurts or how.....stupid stupid stupid.....RAWR!
deleted_user
deleted_user
im sorry!
having the same problem and cant sleep. sometimes it feels like you have 10lb ankle weights with stapler. its not stupid. its how we can cope and live. we need to express it sometimes. i hope you feel better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry you are having a flare, I agree, Stupid, stupid, Stupid!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try ice on both feet, sometimes the change of sensation, can break the pain cycle, hope you find a position of comfort.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been where you are, and it is not a good place. I'm sorry you are there now. Are you permiited to take prednisone? That is the only thing that calms my ankles down when they flare. Hope you can find some relief.
Bistro
Bistro
My foot gets that way sometimes. It's hard to know when to use ice or heat. Have you ever tried Voltaran Gel? It kind of works, but not great. Hope you feel better soon.
CharlieBaxter
CharlieBaxter
My neuropathy has been very hard to control these last 6 to 8 months. I have always had problems but lately it seems to be much worse and the meds have worse effects than putting up with the pins and needles and numbness. Guess I shouldn't complain, could be worse.
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