Question 1

i have pain in the back of my ankle . what can i do for it ? also do i need to see a dr about it ?

Accepted Answer

Achilles......: More detail is need to determine the severity of your problem. In general , pain in this area should be evaluated by a physician. The main consideration is Achilles tendinitis and the problems associated with that condition.

Question 2

having pain in the back of my ankle and heel?

Accepted Answer

Sprain: You may have a sprain I recommend you visit your doctor to determine and give you treatment

Question 3

i have pain in the back of my ankle. i dont have any swelling. it is usually in the morning when i wake up or if i have been laying doen a while?

Accepted Answer

Ankle: You were not totally clear - but from your description it may very well plantar fascitis - does it get better the more your walk around and as the day goes on?

Question 4

hi. i have random pain in the back of my ankle it was for like a second and it comes and go. feels like a nerve shocking thing. my foot feels hot too?

Accepted Answer

Likely is : Nerve related because of your discription of it. I suggest rest and ice and if it persists or gets worse then get it checked.

Question 5

i have funny bone pain in the back of my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Similar to elbow: The ankle has a nerve, similar to the ulnar nerve of the elbow. The nerve is sometimes irritated with injury, or tarsal tunnel syndrome/ entrapment. Have you recently injured your ankle or lower leg?

Question 6

pain in the back of my ankle while walking, mild pain when touch, when walking the pain is felt in my lower back calf.

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis likely: Sounds like achilles tendonitis if the pain originates from that thick tendon on your heel up to your calf.  The most dangerous thing would be a blood clot in your leg, typically occurs after travel or sedentary lifestyle and you get swelling in leg.  If calf is swollen and you recently traveled, see your doctor quickly.  If tender on the tendon anti inflammatories would be best if stomach OK.

Question 7

i am experiencing  ankle pain. it is in the back of my ankle. it hurts a little when i stand on it and when i walk on it it really hurts.

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendonitis: Posterior ankle pain that hurts worse when you stand is typically the insertion of the Achilles' tendon that has become inflamed.  Ice the area and wear shoes with an open back but not flats.
Find a shoe wear heel is at least one inch higher.
Rest area limit exercise, find a good sneaker or shoe store and get a dorsiflexion night splint.

Question 8

can i have sciatica without back pain? i only have pain behind knee and calf with occasional thigh, ankle and butt pain.

Accepted Answer

Yes: All the symptoms you are referring to are consistent with Sciatica. See your doctor. I really like Physical Therapy for  sciatica. You may want to consider this as well, but ask your doctor what is the best course of treatment.

Question 9

pain behind right knee? sometime in butt down to calf? numbness in back of ankle. no back pain! hips hurt when sleep on 1 side to long.

Accepted Answer

Lumbar disk disease: This is the approximate distribution of a sciatica type syndrome. If you have a computer go to google and type in dermatome map. If you look at the dermatome MAP you can see the distribution of where the nerves come from the supply the specific areas mentioned.
If this is that symptomatic you probably need to go in and see your doctor and get a MRI of the lumbar spine for further evaluation.

Question 10

lt side lower back pain that radiates down to the back of my lt ankle also experiencing bad constipation w/- large hard stool what cld this be?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Pain that severe needs to be worked up by your doctor in person.  He/she will listen to you, perform an examination and possibly order some tests to see what's wrong with you.

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I have pain in the back of my ankle . what can i do for it ? also do i need to see a dr about it ?

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Having pain in the back of my ankle and heel?

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I have pain in the back of my ankle. i dont have any swelling. it is usually in the morning when i wake up or if i have been laying doen a while?

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Hi. i have random pain in the back of my ankle it was for like a second and it comes and go. feels like a nerve shocking thing. my foot feels hot too?

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I have funny bone pain in the back of my ankle?

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Pain in the back of my ankle while walking, mild pain when touch, when walking the pain is felt in my lower back calf.

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I am experiencing ankle pain. it is in the back of my ankle. it hurts a little when i stand on it and when i walk on it it really hurts.

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Can i have sciatica without back pain? i only have pain behind knee and calf with occasional thigh, ankle and butt pain.

A member asked:

Pain behind right knee? sometime in butt down to calf? numbness in back of ankle. no back pain! hips hurt when sleep on 1 side to long.

A member asked:

Lt side lower back pain that radiates down to the back of my lt ankle also experiencing bad constipation w/- large hard stool what cld this be?

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