A week of foot pain and swelling with no relief even after prednisone sounds really exhausting — hang in there. It's worth reaching out to your rheumatologist soon, since persistent symptoms may mean your current treatment plan needs adjusting.
In the meantime, here are some things that may help:
- Ice therapy — Icing Show Full Answer
A week of foot pain and swelling with no relief even after prednisone sounds really exhausting — hang in there. It's worth reaching out to your rheumatologist soon, since persistent symptoms may mean your current treatment plan needs adjusting.
In the meantime, here are some things that may help:
- Ice therapy — Icing your feet 3–4 times a day for 20 minutes can temporarily reduce pain. Avoid applying ice directly to skin
- Heat therapy — A heating pad or warm Epsom salt foot soak may ease stiffness and discomfort
- Elevation — Getting off your feet and elevating them can help reduce swelling
- Compression socks — These can help manage swelling, and custom options are available if over-the-counter ones don't fit well due to swelling
- Orthotics or supportive shoes — Shoe inserts and well-fitting footwear can make walking more manageable
- Gentle movement — Low-impact activities like swimming or recumbent biking keep strength without stressing the feet As one myRAteam member shared, finding the right medication can take time and persistence — don't hesitate to keep communicating with your doctor if you're not feeling better. A podiatrist or occupational therapist may also be worth seeing if the pain is affecting your daily life.
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