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Marbles under foot feeling?

Walking bare footed is not comfortable. It feels like I am walking on marbles, and lumps. Sometimes there is slight numbness.

  1. I’ve had RA since 2020. I’m also a medical assistant and work at a foot and ankle office. My advice is to wear good supportive shoes inside and outside. Have you gone to a good podiatrist and had your feet examined?

    1. Hi . Do you mind if I ask if there are any actual lumps or small marble like items under the skin? I ask because nodules are a not uncommon symptom of RA. Our contributor Tamara wrote about them here: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/rheumatoid-nodules. Also, RA can cause nerve issues that may lead to numbness. This article from our editorial team discusses nerve symptoms: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/symptoms/nerve-symptoms. I'm not saying either of these are what you are experiencing (only a doctor can do the proper diagnostics), but I want to share the information. Hoping you can get some answers and relief soon. Best, Richard (Team Member)

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