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Foot Pain

Posted by simmie @simmie, Jul 5, 2016

I have fibromyalgia and osteoporosis (arthritis too), and I am wondering if anyone has had any luck in finding help with pain the feet? I recently started experiencing chronic pain in my left foot (top and bottom) and my right calf. It's sore and burning. It's getting difficult to walk and this is frustrating me to no end! I am a walker so this is not a good thing for me (or anyone). Suggestions, help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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simmie | @simmie | Jul 10, 2016

It is always good to question and suggest to your dr. Most drs. still don't believe in fibro (says it's all in our heads!). The best thing for you to do for is to educate yourself as much as you can about fibro and chronic pain. Good luck!

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success101 | @success101 | Jul 10, 2016

Thankyou i will do that.
Success101

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Cherril Engholm | @cherril | Jul 10, 2016

Thank you for your suggestion. Yes, fortunately my Primary Care Doctor understands that fibro is definitely a REAL condition. Maybe I need to try a different podiatrist who has a new slant on how to help my foot pain. Cherril

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success101 | @success101 | Jul 10, 2016

Thanno youfor your kindness.
I see him next week.
I will see.
Sucess101

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Mary | @mfobrien36 | Jul 12, 2016

Hmmm... wonder if PN (perepheral {sp?} neuropathy) might enter into your picture. I have many of the same symptoms as you descibe in relation to pain in your feet and fibromyalgia, althritis. Here's the kicker --- regardless of the "title" of the specific disease you and gobs of others are told you have -- there's so many symptoms that apply to any disease, I don't think it's easy to give the disorder a specific name.

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simmie | @simmie | Jul 12, 2016

Thank you for your response and I agree with you. You have to wonder what is happening when so many people with fibro are starting to experience the same things.

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Cherril Engholm | @cherril | Jul 12, 2016
In reply to @mfobrien36 "Hmmm... wonder if PN (perepheral {sp?} neuropathy) might enter into your picture. I have many of..." + (show)
@mfobrien36

Hmmm... wonder if PN (perepheral {sp?} neuropathy) might enter into your picture. I have many of the same symptoms as you descibe in relation to pain in your feet and fibromyalgia, althritis. Here's the kicker --- regardless of the "title" of the specific disease you and gobs of others are told you have -- there's so many symptoms that apply to any disease, I don't think it's easy to give the disorder a specific name.

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i do have Perepheral Neuropathy in my feet, but this is more burning it seems. Would it also contribute to overall horrific soreness of my feet?

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simmie | @simmie | Jul 13, 2016
In reply to @mfobrien36 "Hmmm... wonder if PN (perepheral {sp?} neuropathy) might enter into your picture. I have many of..." + (show)
@mfobrien36

Hmmm... wonder if PN (perepheral {sp?} neuropathy) might enter into your picture. I have many of the same symptoms as you descibe in relation to pain in your feet and fibromyalgia, althritis. Here's the kicker --- regardless of the "title" of the specific disease you and gobs of others are told you have -- there's so many symptoms that apply to any disease, I don't think it's easy to give the disorder a specific name.

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Probably Cherril. When you see your dr. mention it to him/her.

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Mary | @mfobrien36 | Jul 13, 2016
In reply to @mfobrien36 "Hmmm... wonder if PN (perepheral {sp?} neuropathy) might enter into your picture. I have many of..." + (show)
@mfobrien36

Hmmm... wonder if PN (perepheral {sp?} neuropathy) might enter into your picture. I have many of the same symptoms as you descibe in relation to pain in your feet and fibromyalgia, althritis. Here's the kicker --- regardless of the "title" of the specific disease you and gobs of others are told you have -- there's so many symptoms that apply to any disease, I don't think it's easy to give the disorder a specific name.

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Yup, with PN, your feet burn - sometimes - sometimes they're ice cold. The cold feels better. My PN was chemo-related although, there was some "tingly" feeling before chemo started. anyway, as stated above - I don't care what they call it - I wish they could just fix it - preferably without some wonder-drug med that will cause something else I don't want. Nobody seems to agree on what it is - just treat the symptoms - so this could go on and on and on...

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