Feet were the worst symptom of my disease in the early years. And one foot was worse, and became extremely deformed. I had in reconstructed in 2009 and that was a complete fail. Do NOT do it! Ever! Because RA causes so many complications in surgery.

I am just worried because it sounds like you may be headed towards that. Getting on a biologic is key. Plus, do you have sero-negative RA? Because that tends to be worse in the hands and feet. Some doctors think it is milder, let me assure you it is not.

As for the prednisone, have you tried going down 1/4 of a mg in the 1 mg tablets. I would go down 1/4 for 2 weeks each time you lower the dose. Or do they not think your adrenal gland will start working? I had adrenal insufficiency with the 100 mg pre-loading dose for Rituxan in the 2nd year. I was completely bagged for 2 months, before I complained to my doctor and I did 20 mg, which didn't affect me. I've been on prednisone for 16 months now. I went down too quickly once, and I got that again. Really a terrible thing to go through - I feel sorry for you.

Not sure what sesmoilditis is? I hope you get some answers.

So sorry you are experiencing this pain. Hope you get on Humira and it brings you relief...maybe combined with methotrexate? (Ask your doc about that.)

Just your LEFT foot, not both?

If the docs say it's inflammation, i guess it is, but one of your doctors made a very bad call and caused you harm by suddenly stopping your prednisone (I wonder if he is still your doc?) But... in any event...

My daughter once experienced very sudden excruciating foot pain - unable to walk. It turned out to be FALLEN ARCHES!

I would get an opinion from an orthopedist and also a really good PODIATRIST, not your run-of-the mill neighborhood podiatrist. Try to find a doctor associated with a hospital that has a Prosthetic/Orthotic department if possible.

You would be AMAZED how much custom orthotics can help even the WORST foot, ankle, knee and even back pain!

I'm not sure if your problem relates to mine , but here goes it. I woke up with real bad foot pain in both feet. I could still walk but it really hurt . I found some high arch ortho inserts for my shoes. it helped but they still hurt so I added ankle braces. After wearing the braces and the inserts for about two weeks I was able to take off the braces. So now with just the inserts I walk around very comfortably. I plan on seeing a foot doctor next month to find out whats going on but in the mean time the inserts and braces did wonders. I hope you find an answer and stop that dreadful pain you are going through.

I'm sero negative I had no idea it was worse in feet and hands but it's certainly is for me. I had chronic pain in both large toes many years of steroid injections just to get by finally couldn't anymore and have had both large toe joints partially replaced. And I'm still in pain now although it did help for a while. I also know that we are susceptible to stress fractures so make sure. I hope your pain eases. I'm not sorry I had the surgery but it was a very difficult and painful recovery and I'm not sure that journey is over for me.

Foot pain along with knee pain is where most of my RA pain seems to be after a couple years. I'm currently considering injections in the soles of my feet but I fear it will be a waste of time as I've had little luck with injections in the past. One thing that does help is to avoid walking around barefoot or with slippers even in the house. This recommendation came from my podiatrist. He also recommended an excellent orthotic that can be purchased without a prescription. They cost about 60 bucks but work amazingly in my opinion. The brand is Lynco Orthotics by Aetrex. www.aetrex.com
I'm sorry to hear about your pain and my measly recommendations are probably not enough but I would find a expert podiatrist as others have suggested.