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Article The Foot and Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the commonest type of inflammatory arthritis. Up to 90% of people with this condition will report associated foot problems. For some people, the foot is the first area of the body to present with signs and symptoms of RA. For others, it may be months, years or they may never experience […]
Article Medications for RA and how they can affect the feet Some medications used to treat RA such as steroids, DMARDs (such as methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, azathioprine, penicillamine and injectable gold) and the biologic drugs (such as etanercept, abatacept infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, certolizumab-pegol, tocilizumab and rituximab) can also have an effect on the skin and underlying tissues, making them more vulnerable to damage and infection. It […]
Article Who can look after my feet? Podiatrists are part of the healthcare team that works together to care for people with inflammatory arthritis. Most people will be familiar with the term ‘chiropody’, but this is being superseded by the term ‘podiatry’, this being the profession’s preferred title. In essence, these are interchangeable protected titles. All chiropodists/podiatrists must be Health and Care […]
Article I have problems with shoes – HELP! Article by Dr Anita Williams Why are shoes so important? We all have to wear shoes to protect our feet from the environment, and it is crucial that they are the correct design, not just to accommodate our feet comfortably but for the activity that we are doing. Over a lifetime, our feet will walk […]
Article Foot Surgery The following article contains some images of pre and post-operation photographs, which some readers may find upsetting, but which we have included in order to demonstrate the huge differences that surgery can make. Introduction: Sometimes more conservative treatments such as foot orthoses (specialised insoles) and corticosteroid injections are not enough to reduce pain and improve […]
Article Body image, feet, shoes Moreover, traditional measures of assessing the effectiveness of treatments do not fully capture what is most important to those with RA, and these difficulties are heightened as one’s experience of the illness changes. In this short piece, the author gives an indication of the sorts of difficulties people with RA have with their feet and […]
Article Foot health case Studies/patient stories My foot and ankle journey so far with RA by Ailsa Bosworth Feet and footwear really can be the bane of life for many people living with RA. In my experience, it is people with longer-standing disease who are likely to have more problems with their feet as, thankfully, those diagnosed within recent years have […]
Article Foot health links and conclusion Links to useful information Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists: Find a podiatristHealthy footwear guide: supporting organisationsDisabled Living Foundation information on finding suitable footwear Links to shoe manufacturers The following shoe manufacturers have been used by some of our Members: Ecco shoesHoworth’s onlineClarksHotter shoesWider fit shoes Conclusion Managing people’s foot and leg problems that are associated […]
Article Gum Disease What is gum disease? Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a very common condition where the gums become swollen, sore or infected. Gum disease is caused by plaque (a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums). Plaque makes acids and toxins. If you do not remove plaque from your teeth by brushing them, […]