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How to deal with arthritis pain in the ankles?
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See below: Physical therapy, anti inflamatory meds, ankle brace, surgery.
Answered 3/26/2013
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OA in ankles: Maintain proper weight, exercise regularly (but not to the point of exascerbating ankle pain). Use otc zostrix (capsaicin) cream/thermacare wraps twice daily for arthritic pain relief. Good luck.
Answered 5/18/2014
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Get it evaluated: Arthritis limited to the ankles is unusual in a 36 year old. If the ankles are swollen consider lofgren' syndrome. See a rheumatologist.
Answered 5/12/2013
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Arthritis pain: Many ways to deal with arthritis from NSAID to physical therapy to Methotrexate , immobilization of joint to reduce inflammation. Need x-ray and possible consult with rheumatologist.
Answered 6/28/2014
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