Could my mom have a pinched nerve in her back?

Question

For about the last three months my mother has been having pain in the bottom of her feet(so bad it hurts to walk), numbness and tingeling(sp), and they have been really tender. She went to the doctor today and he told her it is could be a pinched nerve in her back due to her Rhuemitoid Arthritis. Is this correct or should she get a second opinon?

Answer 1

well from what i understand, RA doesn't affect your spine, is she diabetic or anything?  Come on nurse of the future break out your text book