Horrible Foot Pain After Sitting, Could it be RA? - Arthritis Message Board

julbox · 05-23-2003, 12:15 PM

My mother had a pretty crippling case of RA and went through pure hell. I am 36 years old and lately I have noticed that after sitting for long periods of time (riding in a car or the movies) when I get up the pain is almost unbearable to walk on until I stand or walk for a few minutes. Could this be RA?

happy43 · 06-06-2003, 12:54 PM

Sounds like a case of plantar faciatis (sp?). The tendon that runs under the bottom of the foot and connects to the balls of the feet get inflamed from overactivity or injury. See an orthapedic surgeon to check it out. They will probably prescribe some anti inflamatory drug along with physical therapy. Most cases get better after of few months of treatment.
good luck! Scott

Mattsmummum · 06-06-2003, 02:14 PM

I have had RA for years and when my feet hurt years ago it was like walking on glass, they felt bruised. But a couple years ago I got that plantar's faciatis and after several months had to see a podiatrist. My foot was taped, I had a cortisone shot and was put on anti-inflammatory medication. I had to start wearing inserts to protect the arches and I haven't had any more problems. It can also come from wearing flat shoes and ones without enough support and going barefoot is the worse thing to aggravate this type problem. It is very hard to move right after sitting.