Anyone had success with Meloxicam for fat pad atrophy?

I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FOR YEARS WITH FAT PAD ATROPHY. IT FEELS LIKE I AM WALKING ON A ROCK. ANYONE BEEN SUCCESSFUL WITH ANY PROCEDURE TO HELP THIS CONDITION? WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR HELP.

@esperanza22 you will notice that I have moved your post back into a previous discussion you started on this topic in order to get an update from you on what you have experienced these past 6 months since your original post.

Here is some additional information in case it is helpful.

-Filler in the foot: treatment of plantar fat pad atrophy with dermal fillers: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/joan.2021.10.Sup1.6

Can you share what you have since tried in terms of the orthotics and meloxicam and what procedures you may have looked into?

Anyone have shoe recommendations besides hokas ? Also socks?

Thank you

This medication made me urinate a lot and have diarrhea
Did not help

Best orthotics for fat pad atrophy and tiled pelvis

I have the same problem. Very painful to walk due to Doctors shooting me with cortizone shots for over 10 years. also 3 botched up surgeries. Getting custom orthodics but have my doubts. What is Meloxicam? I have ulcerative colitis and not sure I can take it but willing to try anything. Tylenol doesn't touch it. I'll ask my Doctor. Thanks for the info. Maria.

I can't afford the treatment either. I think it's called dermal fillers. I will spend the rest of my life in foot pain. Can't take drugs due to ulcerative colitis. The right care is rarely available with MediCare. Any suggestions besides expensive orthodics? Any luck with those? Thanks. Maria.

@esperanza22 i too have fat pad atrophy (sometimes called syndrome). It’s sad that treatments for this painful condition isn’t covered by insurance/Medicare. What does it take to get something like this addressed as can be disabling. I’ve read that Leneva injections can be helpful but it’s just a short term fix (about one year) and is approx $1,000. out of pocket. Another longer recovery surgery is a synthetic graft to cushion the heel or ball of foot. Maybe someone on connect may have had similar procedures and can share their results.

I have had some had some success calling Medicare and making a complaint. Be firm not wimpy. Appeal to their feelings, “How can you be so cruel?” Be sure you have all the information ready. Rehearse your presentation before calling. Jeff

extra thick padded cotton socks, gel inserts- but no painkiller can replace the fat pads..