AboutAmelia Yaussy Expertise I can answer questions about systemic scleroderma and live and internet resources to help you cope with this disease. I have personal experince with scleroderma, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and Sjogren's Syndrome.
Experience I am a systemic scleroderma patient (12 years) and have been active in support online for nearly the same amount of time. I proposed the Usenet newsgroup alt.support.scleroderma and own the website ihavescleroderma.com.
Organizations I am a board member and volunteer for the Scleroderma Foundation, Ohio Chapter.
Publications Arthritis Today, Sept 1997, "A guide to the internet"
Education/Credentials International Webmasters Association, Web Technologies Certification
Awards and Honors Volunteer of the Year, Scleroderma Foundation, 2004; Advocacy Appreciation Award, Scleroderma Foundation, 2005
Expert: Amelia Yaussy Date: 6/30/2007 Subject: Inflammation of bones in foot
Question Hello Ms. Yaussy,
I think I have some form of arthritis in my foot. Inside the ball of my foot. It's particularly painful when I don't wear shoes. My feet are perfect outwardly, never having worn fashion shoes. I've put myself on a week's course of Ibuprofen and it helps a great deal. Can I carry on taking it? Is there any treatment I should ask for? I'm aged 59 and in good health otherwise. Not taking any other medication apart from fish oil. Thanks a lot. Jane
Answer See your doctor for a complete diagnosis of your pain and to discuss the use of anti-inflammatories. Even the over-the-counter ones can have side-effects and may not be the right thing for someone with other conditions (I can't take them due to kidney disease, for instance.)
