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lucygirl159

Can cronic Arthritis in a big toe, cause the metatarsal and heel pain to worsen?

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carolanivey

Yes, it can, and here's why: Pain in one joint causes a change in the way you stand and walk, even if it's something subtle you don't notice or are conscious of. This causes increased stress on the next joint up the line, then the next, etc. etc. What seems to be arthritis "spreading" could simply be the muscles and ligaments of those stressed joints yelling in protest. Or causing other bones to rub together differently and thus cause joint inflammation.

Have you been seen for the chronic pain in your toe? It sounds like you need to get to the root cause.

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lucygirl159

Thanks, for your response! I've had x-rays done on the toe. Doc wants to fuse the bone! trying to hold off on that one, but the rest of the foot is so bad, may have to give in.
Have you had similer problems?

thanks again, lucygirl159

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lucygirl159

Thanks for your response! yes, I have been x=rayed, and my Dr. wants me to have the toe joint fused. I am stalling, due to just recently having both shoulders operated on. but just recently the rest of the foot is giving me fits, have had cortizone injections in both heels, was doing fine until this toe has worsen, now it's flaring up again.

Have you had similer problems? thanks again, lucygirl159

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briamysunshine

I would think if the pain is worsening or spreading that maybe the arthritis has spread into other joints. Since the heel is not a joint that could not be explained by the arthritis. Hope you find the answers you are looking for.

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