Question 1

what can cause joint pain with swollen ankles?

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Many things: Swollen ankles with "joint pain" may be due to several forms of arthritis.  Most commonly degenerative joint disease (DJD) or osteoarthritis.  However, reumatoid arthritis, gout, pseudogout, lupus and septic joints may all cause joint pain with swelling.  Oftentimes, this complex may be caused by two or more different problems, such as heart failure and DJD together.  Check w your doc.

Question 2

what is best to take for joint pain with swollen ankles?

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Joint pain: The first thing to do is see your podiatrist and determine why they are swollen.  Then you will be directed what - if any -meds to take.

Question 3

i am on zoladex (goserelin) treatment for breast cancer. i suffer from severe hot flushes, swollen ankles and pain in joints. is it normal?

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Zoladex (goserelin) Side Effects: Yes, these symptoms are often observed as side effects alone or in combination with zoladex (goserelin). As always, it is wise to notify your oncologist so he can monitor your progress and consider these potential side effects in the context of your entire treatment protocol.

Question 4

compression socks help ankle swelling? not sure if due to preg or lupus. swelling happened overnight but bp norm. severe joint pain 5 weeks

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Here are some ...: If just happening overnight, one has to concern about DVT (deep vein thrombosis) although it's uncommon for bilaterally simultaneous occurrence. So, watch such swelling closely for potential progress, go to urgent care timely, &amp; don't wait until the last minute. For the time being, wear compression + leg elevation will help, but not knowing its underlying causes. Best wish ...

Question 5

any ideas on what could be causing pain in my joints and ligaments, swollen ankles?

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Many things: Could be uveruse syndrome, could be arthritis.

Best to see a doctor for evaluation.

Question 6

pain in my joints and ligaments, swollen ankles and a lot of discomfort. any ideas on causes?

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Collagen vascular: The symptoms and sign that are described in the question are unlikely to be due to circulatory problems.  These more fit a collagen vascular diseases such as lupus or rhemathoid arthritis for which the rheumotologists have the expertise.

Question 7

does extreme joint pain in a 78 yr old man with ipf mean the disease is progressing?  his feet and ankles are also very swollen.

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Heart failure due to: It sounds like he is developing heart failure secondary to his pulmonary fibrosis.

Question 8

i have been having a sharp pain in my second toe on my right foot. it consitant and came on suddenly. when touched or in shoes it hurts more. seems to ach when laying down. looks swollen. pain in tip of toe and joint pain under nail. numb foot?

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Toe pain: These are signs of inflammation or injury. If there's no history of trauma or abnormal pressure on the toe from tight footwear, inflammation from gout, other forms of arthritis, ingrown toenail or infection are possibilities. A podiatrist would be best to evaluate,advise and treat you. In the meantime administer warm water soaks until examined.

Question 9

swollen lymph nodes. weakness all over. bilateral joint pain ( both knees both ankles both elbow). aches all over.chills. fever. throat pain. tylenol n motrin not helping. can't sleep. urinate frequent. what could it be? scared to take my ambian.

Accepted Answer

See a physician : Please see a doctor,  you may need some testes for enlarged lymph nodes  fever and joint swelling   You may have infection mononucleosis but full examination and investigations is needed

Question 10

i'm 31 and have developped joint pains in wrists, knees, ankles (swollen) on just getting back to tropics after extensive travels in europe - suggtns?

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See our doc: Could be infection, inflammation from problems like e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis. You need to see your doc to get this diagnosed.

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What can cause joint pain with swollen ankles?

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What is best to take for joint pain with swollen ankles?

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I am on zoladex (goserelin) treatment for breast cancer. i suffer from severe hot flushes, swollen ankles and pain in joints. is it normal?

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Compression socks help ankle swelling? not sure if due to preg or lupus. swelling happened overnight but bp norm. severe joint pain 5 weeks

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Any ideas on what could be causing pain in my joints and ligaments, swollen ankles?

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Pain in my joints and ligaments, swollen ankles and a lot of discomfort. any ideas on causes?

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Does extreme joint pain in a 78 yr old man with ipf mean the disease is progressing? his feet and ankles are also very swollen.

A member asked:

I have been having a sharp pain in my second toe on my right foot. it consitant and came on suddenly. when touched or in shoes it hurts more. seems to ach when laying down. looks swollen. pain in tip of toe and joint pain under nail. numb foot?

A member asked:

Swollen lymph nodes. weakness all over. bilateral joint pain ( both knees both ankles both elbow). aches all over.chills. fever. throat pain. tylenol n motrin not helping. can't sleep. urinate frequent. what could it be? scared to take my ambian.

A member asked:

I'm 31 and have developped joint pains in wrists, knees, ankles (swollen) on just getting back to tropics after extensive travels in europe - suggtns?

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