Medically reviewed by Marissa Sansone, MDMedically reviewed by Marissa Sansone, MD In the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), people may first notice tenderness, stiffness, and pain in the ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make tasks like getting dressed, typing, or gripping certain objects hard to manage. When joint pain, stiffness, and swelling get in ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly causes joint damage and fatigue, but it may sometimes cause symptoms that affect your skin ...

I have been wearing Birkenstock sandals and shoes with modifications, but they just relieve a minor part of the pain. I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and knees.

To summarize, midfoot arthritis can cause significant pain to the top of the foot, often without any notable or recent injury. The pain is usually exacerbated with ambulation and improved with rest.

As you age, the combination of stress and complex joint anatomy puts the ankle at risk for arthritis. Almost half of people in their 60s and 70s have arthritis of the ankle, foot or both.

An estimated 1.5 million Americans have a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Many patients with the autoimmune illness experience flare-ups and chronic pain.

Ankle Arthritis Symptoms Arthritis in your ankle may be painful. It may also feel like your ankle has turned, so you’re walking primarily on the inside or outside of your foot. If you have ankle ...