Hello-new to the group. Dx'd w/RA about 4 mos ago, but suspicious for at least 2-3 years. Feet, I believe, were my first symptom, hands tend to be the worst now, then elbows and knees, but oh well. Just wanted to chime in that what a lifesaver it has been to me to have orthotics made for me. He must have done a great job because they are very helpful. I can last for a tiny bit of time in "other" shoes and I do have full gym shoe types and "dress" shoes types, but they help tremendously for me. It used to be difficult for me to even take a step out of bed and now, provided I wear them consistently (which I do, about 95% of the time), my feet feel quite ok. Not taking any treatment for RA yet (long story) but orthotics for the moment, have helped my feet. The rest of the joints, of course, another story.View Thread
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