Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Arthritis In The Feet

Hello. My name is Kathy and I am a type II diabetic for about 4-5 years. My diabetes is conntrolled by diet with my A1C running 6.1-6.3 generally speaking. I have been doing well. Recently I ve noticed just the tip of my one big toe gets tingly at times, especially when sitting in my recliner. I have feeling, and it s not hot. I seem to have arthritis in my feet too, hereditary. I am a very active person, camping across the USA as well as traveling abroad and to S. America. I have an appt. with my family doctor in about 10 days and I plan to mention this to him. I read something about a blood test, maybe an EKG can be done?
posted on Tue, 11 Jul 2017
Twitter Wed, 27 Sep 2017 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 27 Sep 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
dear kathy
thanks for writing to health care magic.
I appreciate your concern towards your health.Commonly in such cases we need to do a uric acid and a RA factor done initially to rule out the bone or joint ailments.Yes arthritis can be seen hereditary,but for a active individual like yourself please have these tests done with your doctors consultation.
I am glad that you are maintaining good sugar levels please have a vit b12 done as well ,with proper diet care and rest.
Have a good time,take care
hope this helps
most welcome for further queries.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Arthritis In The Feet

dear kathy thanks for writing to health care magic. I appreciate your concern towards your health.Commonly in such cases we need to do a uric acid and a RA factor done initially to rule out the bone or joint ailments.Yes arthritis can be seen hereditary,but for a active individual like yourself please have these tests done with your doctors consultation. I am glad that you are maintaining good sugar levels please have a vit b12 done as well ,with proper diet care and rest. Have a good time,take care hope this helps most welcome for further queries.