... Ladybud, I am having the same problem. The only shoes I am finding that I can wear that allows me to walk without severe foot pain (always have some pain) are made by Lifestride. I purchased them at Famous Footwear. The shoe has a larger ball/toe area. They also have good arch support as well. They are very attractive and comfortable as well. The style is "Director". Good... (2 replies)

... rays but I have developed severe arthritis in my ankle and big toe joint, and bone spurs on both. Pain started spreading from my ankle to my foot. ... (5 replies)

... and I was wondeing if severe pain in both feet at the same time is a common symptom of arthritis? ... (10 replies)

... First of all, thank you for reading. I was in such pain last night and this morning I finally signed up to this forum because I need help. ... (1 replies)

... I, too, have arthritis in my neck. ... (15 replies)

... It all started about the age 22. I was awaken from severe pain in my knees. So much so that I couldn't bend them or go down the stairs! So I took tylenol and I felt better. ... (0 replies)

... I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my back and neck. I also was diagnosed with fibro. ... (1 replies)

... osteroarthritis and fibro can be the cause of your debilitating pain. It's difficult to run a house hold, such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, etc. when you're in so much pain. ... (6 replies)

... I'm 41 F. When I was 30 I started getting discoloration in a couple toes, had biopsy done, nothing showed up. Where they did the biopsy, it would not heal, then got Mersa infection, it took 4yrs. ... (0 replies)

... weeks ago, I started having severe pain in one of my basal thumb joints ... ... (0 replies)

... The severe pain and stiffness that led to a diagnosis of RA has lessened, at least for now. ... (1 replies)

... that's how my arthritis started in my hands. first in my wrists from falling down on them on hard pavement. thought they were broke, xray said severe sprain, wore braces that worked wonderful. takes the pressure off them to hold things. ... (2 replies)

... my walking distance declined very quickly, down to about 30 feet or so before I would have to collapse. ... (18 replies)

... Wow, your story is amazing and I wish you peace and healing soon! LindaSR (5 replies)

... I'm 29 yrs old, and I've had joint pain for several years now. It probably began when I was around 20, in the joints of my wrists and fingers, right shoulder and right knee. ... (1 replies)

... I had to quit my job this past Sept. 07. I worked in a warehouse, meaning I was on my feet all day and had physical duties that were more strenuous on some days then others. ... (5 replies)

... I'm a 21 year old, otherwise healthy female. In October 2007, I started having severe joint pain in my hands and feet. After being diagnosed with a minor bacterial infection I started to develop dark red and purple spots on my arms, legs and stomach. ... (11 replies)

... Hello, Im hoping that someone out there has same symptoms that I do and can help point me in the right direction. All my specialist are dumb founded. I am 40 years old. About 2 years ago I went to my doctor with severe swelling in legs, hands and face. ... (6 replies)

... Hi all I am a 28 yo female that started having severe pain and joint stiffness one year ago. I noticed that my joints were really stiff and painful after a period of inactivity. I went to PCP and he did blood draws. ... (1 replies)

... rays, but usually after many years of having this disease. My right wrist has fused all together, can NOT bend at all, feet are basically the same way..Don't want to scare you or your husband but if not treated, rheumatoid can be crippling. ... (14 replies)