Woke up with intense pain in arch of foot plus chills/mild fever. symptoms disappeared 12 hours later. could this be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis?

Foot-pain & chills: "Woke up with intense pain in arch of foot plus chills/mild fever. Symptoms disappeared 12 hours later. Could this be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis?" This is a question you should consult your doctor about. A good history and physical, along with whatever testing (bloodworm) may reveal answers. I can't answer this without an examination, and review of your test results. Go see your doc-