it may not be arthritis at all. if it is on the bottom of your feet it could be plantar fascitis. see a podiatrist for a proper examination and treatment which could be as simple as getting different shoes to special orthotics (shoe inserts). arthritis can also be improved by using nsaids (a class of drugs that includes ibuprofen and naproxyn). have you had them checked? spurs could do that to your feet also pain in bottom of feet is mainly due to plantar fasciitis a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome. it may also be due to other causes such as a stress fracture tendonitis arthritis nerve irritation or rarely a cyst. using first-line strategies like heel rest wearing supportive shoe inserts stretching exercise and intake of oral pain killer medications like nsaids may help.
what can i do to help with arthritis in my feet on the bottom of my feet and they hurt badly