Question 1

severe pain in both knees, ankles some knuckles often have bad headaches, light sensitive, swelling in knees for over 3 years. nothing helps. diagnose?

Accepted Answer

C rheumatology: Symmetric arthritis usually indicates some type of connective tissue disease.Go get a diagnosis...Then one knows how best to treat it.

Question 2

severe pain in both feet.  feels like a permanent cramp or numbness.  both are swollen to above ankle.  weight bearing is a problem. ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Could be pregnancy, blood vessel issues, thyroid issues. I would suggest an exam by your doctor or to the emergency room for proper work up. Good luck

Question 3

my achelies on both ankles have been giving me severe pain. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis: Put a heel lift in your shoe, ice them. Consider an antiinflammatory. Night splints may be helpful. Follow up with foot doc.

Question 4

i feel some punctual but severe pain on my ankle in the latest two weeks . in a few moments it gets bigger. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Elastic brace: Many stores now sell braces for knees, elbows, ankles, wrists - you might try one. It supports the joint and that allows rest even while active. Also either heat or cold or alternating might help when you are at rest. If it continues, have an exam and follow Tx recommendations.

Question 5

severe pain in my back, spine, knees and ankles. how to find out what is wrong?

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See your doctor: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 6

i have a degenerative ankle which causes occasional severe pain. how often can i take opioids safely for pain?

Accepted Answer

Occasionally: Occasional severe pain; take hydrocodone only occasionally.  This is not a medication for prevention or cure, so there is no need in taking it except when your really need it.

Question 7

what could cause severe pain and swelling  several weeks after ankle orif surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There are a number of things that can cause swelling in the foot and ankle post operatively. This is a very nonspecific symptom.  I recommend that someone with swelling should be seen by orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon for a definitive diagnosis.  One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 8

while walking i missed a step and almost broke my ankle. now i cant walk without having a severe pain?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: For a woman in her 20's with ankle pain, her doctor will want to know about trauma or over-use. Different people have differing perceptions of pain, so it can be hard to tell what a patient really feels without an in-person exam. If a sprained ankle is very painful or if not improving daily after the first two days, a doctor's exam and x-ray can help decide whether or not there is a fracture.

Question 9

if a dislocation causes severe pain and deformity and a twisted ankle causes strong pain than is a twisted ankle a dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Similar: An ankle sprain results from a temporary mild dislocation of the ankle because the ligaments are stretched beyond their comfort level. If the ankle stays dislocated then there is likely a bone fracture or a complete tear of multiple ligaments.

Question 10

i am having very severe pain in my foot and in the outer boneof my ankle. i have to wrap my foot. that kind of helps, butnot everytime. i have a nagging pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

R.I.C.E.: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

If that fails i would suggest seeing your pcp.

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Severe pain in both knees, ankles some knuckles often have bad headaches, light sensitive, swelling in knees for over 3 years. nothing helps. diagnose?

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Severe pain in both feet. feels like a permanent cramp or numbness. both are swollen to above ankle. weight bearing is a problem. ?

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My achelies on both ankles have been giving me severe pain. what could it be?

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I feel some punctual but severe pain on my ankle in the latest two weeks . in a few moments it gets bigger. what should i do?

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Severe pain in my back, spine, knees and ankles. how to find out what is wrong?

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I have a degenerative ankle which causes occasional severe pain. how often can i take opioids safely for pain?

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What could cause severe pain and swelling several weeks after ankle orif surgery?

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While walking i missed a step and almost broke my ankle. now i cant walk without having a severe pain?

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If a dislocation causes severe pain and deformity and a twisted ankle causes strong pain than is a twisted ankle a dislocation?

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I am having very severe pain in my foot and in the outer boneof my ankle. i have to wrap my foot. that kind of helps, butnot everytime. i have a nagging pain. what should i do?

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