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...
does anyone else get pain in the balls of your feet? I can feel some fluid in there but this is the first time Ive gotten attacked with inflammation in that part of my body. almost feels like Ive jumped up and down on them for many hours...and the pain can go away as quick as it comes. ???
I have had several bouts with this wonderful activity. Here is what was determined to be the problem. I just kept soaking my feet hot and then cold. Sorry you are having this issue. Maybe others can help us with this.
Metatarsalgia -
Description: The above term refers to pain in the balls of the feet (the area between the toes and the arch). Metatarsalgia is often referred to as a symptom, rather than as a specific disease. Common causes of metatarsalgia include interdigital neuroma (also known as Morton neuroma), metatarsophalangeal synovitis, avascular necrosis, sesamoiditis, and inflammatory arthritis. The most important structures in the balls of the feet are the five metatarsal heads (the ends of the metatarsal bones that connect to the toes) and the protective fatty pad that cushions the ball of the foot. Each time we take a step forward, we push-off with our toes and the ball of the foot, forcing ourselves forward. To do this, we force 100% of our body weight on these structures. If they are not aligned perfectly, or if we have insufficient fatty padding, we experience pain in the ball of the foot.
Peace
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Oh well ...
Peace
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