Well I met the newest person on my medical team today. The podiatrist. She was really great and so far she's a keeper. Anyways found out my feet are in pretty bad shape. (as if I didn't already know). RD referred me because of RA and some bone spurs/issues there. So I was told I need orthatics, which she believes insurance will cover because of RA/Diabetes. Anyways she said also the fat pads on my feet were thinning. To which I said, "oh great so where's the fat going to my hips? I wish some of the other fat pads I've got on the body would thin out too"
Anyways about the spurs, she says we might try some injections to see if that will help. Has anyone had this done? Is it terribly painful? And most important how long is the needle they use to inject? I am definately a wimp when it comes to long needles.
Thank guys for any imput.
mom2
I've had many injections in my feet for bone spurs. Everyone says it's the most painful thing ever, but it's not so bad. My rheumy sprays the ice cold numbing spray first then does the injections. I feel instant relief and want to run around like a kid, but it's important to stay off them for a couple of days - that's the hardest part, lol. I really look forward to it, that's how much pain relief I get!