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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TWGarrett 09/10/2010

Does anyone have the foot pain without being swollen? With the pain I have been in for days or should I say weeks my feet fill like if you stuck them with a pen they would pop but then I look and they don't look swollen. The pads look puffy as well as my toes but I've always had pudgy toes.LOL
I guess I have to ask myself is it in my head because they're not swollen twice their size.
But if it's in my head I need my head examined.
OK I feel better now.

deleted_user 09/10/2010

You totally can have the pain without being swollen! Which makes it hard for doctors to understand your pain. But unfortunately it is all too real.

I think the inflammation is deeper in the tissues in between the metatarsals or something so maybe not so noticable on the outside. When I was first diagnosed I couldn't put my feet on the floor in the mornings without excruciating pain. I had to wear 1 1/2 inch thick slippers to even be able to contemplate walking.

I hope you can get this under control soon. It is really hard some days when you are in so much pain and you still have a life to live and things to get done.

Have you tried placing your feet on ice for a bit through the day? Sometimes that gives me a bit of relief.

Big hugs to you!

sandi7213 09/10/2010

your to funny, it's not in your head. although that would be nice lol

hope your feet feel better soon

CharlieBaxter 09/10/2010

My feet are not swollen now, but the joints in the left foot are tender, especially the ankle (as usual). Doubt if it is in your head. You could try hitting your head with a hammer and see if the pain in your feet stops, If it doesn't then it is probably in your feet :-))

No, you don't have to have swelling to have active RA. Take care, Charlie

TWGarrett 09/10/2010

Thank you guys so much for the reassurance and the laughter. Charlie you will forgive me for not taking your advice this time.
I'm sorry for you guys that I'm not alone but it sure feels better knowing I'm not alone.:-)

deleted_user 09/10/2010

My feet are don't always look swollen but they feel it and then they hurt when I walk so I don't think it's in your head at all. Sometimes my feet hurt so bad I want to cry.

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