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 We left the house yesterday to go to the hospital to visit and my husband started a different direction. I asked where we were going and he said "You'll see." Well, he drove across town and pulled up in front of the New Balance store and said "You may not remember what a difference the new shoes made for you last time but I do." We went in and I bought new ones just like my old ones but updated and also new inserts. Good news is last night my feet did not hurt. I got up this a.m. and they did not hurt. I am so thankful and so blessed with my sweetie. He told me last night that he expected me to NOT put off buying what I need and I told him that I really did not realize that my shoes were wearing down. I think he was right with the fact that I need to replace them more often than he does because of my problems. Anyway I had to share with you what a blessing for me here at Thanksgiving. So.....if your feet really hurt, check out your shoes and your inserts. Blessings. Possi
![[Linked Image]](https://www.kickas.org/images/flowers/Smilingsun.gif) Possi ********************************************************* RUN WHEN YOU CAN, WALK IF YOU HAVE TO, CRAWL IF YOU MUST, JUST NEVER EVER GIVE UP! "A FRIEND HEARS THE SONG IN YOUR HEART AND SINGS IT TO YOU WHEN YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THE WORDS." "A FRIEND LOOKS THROUGH YOUR BROKEN FENCE TO ADMIRE YOUR FLOWERS."
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Possi - I love it! What a great story! Your lovely lovely husband - what a sweetie. Now you can dance around the house. I'm just tickled! As you can see by the increase in my postings today, I'm finally beginning to do a bit better after nearly three weeks of being completely worn out. Could barely manage to read KA, let alone post very much! My improvement (really today has been the first fairly good day in three weeks) combined with your story makes me feel very hopeful again. Thank you so much for sharing! 
Wendy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate, Celebrex, Plaquenil
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Glad to hear it! Tell your feet I said !
sue
Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)
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glad you're feeling better too, Wendy  me too, my back and neck are getting there.... celebrating for all 
sue
Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)
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Good on ya.. maybe I should check my shoes.
Leg stretches helps me a lot though!
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Thanks, Sue! The problem has been linked to withdrawing from opioids. I got stuck with horrible insomnia and all-over restless leg syndrome.  First week got only about 3 hours sleep a night, second week got 5-6. Kept falling asleep at work - it was horrible, I was so groggy.  I started having to take naps during my lunch breaks which was quite embarrassing and even so, couldn't keep my eyes open. In the evenings I couldn't move - just collapsed in a heap.  I began to think I wouldn't be able to keep going which seemed absurd given that I've struggled through until now, even doing school and working full time with much more serious pain. Finally, the insomnia seems to be settling down and the twitching muscles are improving so I had the energy to do a little bit round the house today.  I've been waiting to feel good enough to celebrate finishing my degree. During the final weeks, I kept picturing how great it was going to be when I was finished and I could tackle all these other projects I had lined up. Didn't happen because I've just been too exhausted. Anyway, hoping I've turned the corner this weekend.
Wendy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate, Celebrex, Plaquenil
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Cool!!!!!! Good for your hubby!!!!
Which ones did you get?
DX: Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis
Meds: MTX since Oct 2009, 15mg/week. Cimzia-restarted after 2 yrs away.
Epidural Steroid Injections x8; Lumbar Radiofreq Ablation x2
SIJ Steroid Injection x3; Bilateral Radiofreq Ablation SIJ x9
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Yeah Possi! Isn't it nice when someone takes extra special care of you- he sounds like a sweetheart. So awesome you two have each other. Yeah Wendy! Great to hear you are feeling better! Switching or quitting meds is sooo hard- really glad you have turned the corner and ready to celebrate. Take some time for yourself- don't tackle other projects too soon, sometimes the little things can mean so much. Have a great day girls- new feet and an open schedule- sounds lovely!! Anna
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Great news Possi and Wendy, and Sue!! So glad to hear the good news!
I bought really expensive custom orthotics ($240) and you are right, they did get hard and uncomfortable after about 12 months. I won't ever go that route again. Now I buy Dr. Scholl's gel total footbed inserts and they are so nice ($9) !!
What a sweet hubby to be looking after you!
-Donette
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They are 1123 which is the same ones I had. I just didn't realize that I had been wearing them as long as I had. They still felt supportive but evidently they weren't. Time just gets away. They are expensive (to me) but worth every penny of it. I just probably would never spend that if he didn't encourage me.
Blessings
Possi
Possi ********************************************************* RUN WHEN YOU CAN, WALK IF YOU HAVE TO, CRAWL IF YOU MUST, JUST NEVER EVER GIVE UP! "A FRIEND HEARS THE SONG IN YOUR HEART AND SINGS IT TO YOU WHEN YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THE WORDS." "A FRIEND LOOKS THROUGH YOUR BROKEN FENCE TO ADMIRE YOUR FLOWERS."
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