Arthritis in Feet

Should add - you can start off taking less a day - half a teaspoon.

I was taking Turmeric but I am someone with a lot of allergies and intolerances, and I've developed a problem with Turmeric now.

I use Rhus Tox & Ruta cream on the arthritis in my fingers which has worked well to keep the pain at bay over the last 5 years. I am waiting for the results of my foot X-rays and meanwhile smothering my feet with the cream too, which has got rid of the stabbing pain, but I have quite a large swelling on the ball of one foot which makes it painful to walk, and I don't know what the answer is for that.

I saw a Consultant sometime ago with arthritis and other foot problems. I had to agree that I was prepared to have an op if that was suggested before the GP would refer me, as the Consultants were finding to many people asking to be referred but then refusing the advised op. I was prescribed insoles which were made. After a few years I need new ones but am now told that the NHS won't deal with it for simple foot problems. Interested in how it is now simple when it wasn't first time round.

Yes its very painful. I see the NHS podiatrist and have been prescribed insoles which help. I have also had injections directly into the toe joints which help keep me on my feet literally.

As for footwear I find Reiker boots good. They have a raised and shaped insole reducing pressure, but it depends on your feet.

Sparklefizz if you are ever referred to an orthopaedic consultant please ask for a foot surgeon or otherwise heaven knows what may happen. Some are gung ho and think they can operate on anything and everything but at the end of the day, you have to be able to walk.

There is NHS podiatry available, the waiting list in my area is around 3 months but not everybody is eligible.

I have osteoarthritis in my feet and was referred to a podiatrist who prescribed inserts for my shoes and boots. There’s no way you should be paying for special footwear. Podiatrists will also have access to orthopaedic consultants so if they feel it’s necessary they’ll refer you on but usually after you’ve given the inserts a try. I have found them really helpful and have helped ease the pain but you do have to give them some time.

Thank you everyone for your help and advice.

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I too have osteoarthritis in my feet, and had a lot of pain in one foot. I saw a podiatrist who referred me to a consultant. After scans showed that the joints in my right foot had split, the consultant performed surgery to fuse the joints. Now I have no pain at all in the foot and I walk a fair amount.
I am not in the UK, though, so not sure of your options there.

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