Can you get arthritis in your heels?
My heels have been giving me a lot of trouble, especially after I've been standing for a long time. It feels like a deep ache inside. Is it possible for arthritis to affect the heel bones?
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4 months ago
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Yes, arthritis can affect the heel area, especially where the tendons attach to the bone. Just like managing blood pressure, keeping your weight and lifestyle in check helps reduce pressure on your heels.
4 months ago
Yes, it can happen. I ignored severe heel pain for over a year thinking it was just a normal shoe bite or tiredness, and now it has turned into chronic inflammation. Please go see an orthopedist immediately.
7 months ago
Yes, heel pain can be a sign of arthritis or plantar fasciitis. My dad has it and he changed his running shoes to super cushioned ones which really helped him. Get a doctor's advice on this.
7 months ago
Yes, heel arthritis can be painful. My mother was advised to use warm water fomentation at home, but we also got custom orthotic insoles from the doctor which gave her great relief. Do consult a specialist.
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5 months ago
Yes, conditions like ankylosing spondylitis can cause heel inflammation (enthesitis). Since heel pain can have multiple causes, a proper diagnosis from a rheumatologist or orthopedist is the best way forward.
7 months ago
I totally get it, heel pain makes even standing up in the morning a nightmare. Yes, arthritis can happen there. Please take care of yourself and see a doctor soon to get the right treatment.
4 months ago
Haan yaar, heel arthritis can really trouble you while walking. Don't keep dragging your feet in pain. Go to a good doctor and get an X-ray done to see if there is any bone spur.