Are you experiencing tenderness in your feet and toes that makes wearing sneakers difficult?
Yes, foot and toe tenderness is very common with lupus. About 77 percent of people with lupus experience foot pain during their disease, and many find it affects their daily activities.
MyLupusTeam members share similar experiences
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Are you experiencing tenderness in your feet and toes that makes wearing sneakers difficult?
Yes, foot and toe tenderness is very common with lupus. About 77 percent of people with lupus experience foot pain during their disease, and many find it affects their daily activities.
MyLupusTeam members share similar experiences:
- "My feet feel like I'm walking on glass whenever I walk"
- "Does anyone feel as though you're walking on rocks? Literally, I feel rocks on the bottom of my feet"
- "The tops of my feet are aching and very painful. It comes and goes all throughout the day"
Several conditions related to lupus can cause this tenderness:
Arthritis - About 95 percent of people with lupus experience arthritis or joint pain at some point. This commonly affects small joints in the feet and can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Peripheral neuropathy - Lupus can damage nerve fibers, causing pain, tingling, or unusual sensations in the feet and toes.
Raynaud's syndrome - This causes coldness and numbness in toes due to restricted blood flow, which can lead to discomfort.
It's important to talk with your doctor about your foot tenderness. They can identify the underlying cause and create a treatment plan that may include anti-inflammatory medications, lupus medications, or referral to a podiatrist for specialized foot care.
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