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Yazoo City, MS

Is it normal for our toes to hurt .I have my pinky toes it give me the blues .I was wearing flip flops .and it just won't act right. I wear regular shoes and it hurts .I didnt injure it but its neen giving me trouble . I been thinking about letting a Dr look at it .maybe x rays or something

April 26
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Yes, my toe joints get inflamed and painful occasionally, too, BG. Immersing them in cold/ice water, elevating, and resting relieve it. Resting my body more also helps joint flares, I find.

It can't hurt to have it examined, but it may resolve with the above measures. I'd definitely get it checked if not.

April 27 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

My daughter has sjogrens and has horrible pain in her toes when the weather becomes cold or damp. I get a burning sensation in my toes which may be neuropathy.
I think you should been seen by your rheumatologist.

April 29
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Is toe pain normal with lupus, and should a doctor be seen about a painful pinky toe that wasn't injured?

Toe pain is actually very common with lupus β€” studies show that 77% of people with lupus experience foot pain at some point, and it can affect any part of the foot, including the toes.

Some lupus-related reasons your Show Full Answer

Is toe pain normal with lupus, and should a doctor be seen about a painful pinky toe that wasn't injured?

Toe pain is actually very common with lupus β€” studies show that 77% of people with lupus experience foot pain at some point, and it can affect any part of the foot, including the toes.

Some lupus-related reasons your pinky toe might be acting up include:

- Arthritis β€” About 95% of people with lupus develop joint pain or arthritis, which commonly affects small joints like those in the toes
- Circulation issues β€” Lupus can affect blood flow to the toes, causing pain, coldness, or discoloration
- Peripheral neuropathy β€” Nerve involvement from lupus can cause unusual sensations or pain in the toes Getting it checked out is absolutely the right instinct! A doctor can help figure out the exact cause and may refer to a podiatrist (a foot specialist) for more targeted care. X-rays could help rule out any structural issues too.

In the meantime, supportive footwear (sorry, flip flops may not be helping 😊) can make a real difference in managing toe and foot discomfort.

April 26

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