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A member asked:
How does ra contribute to the ankle tendonitis i am experiencing and why would tendonitis be in both ankles?
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RA does that!: Rheumatoid arthritis affects the ankles, and involvement is usually symmetric. It also affects the synovial ling of tendon sheaths. See a rheumatologist to better treat your pain and arthritis issues!
Answered 5/8/2013
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Chronic inflammation: Rhematoid arthritis will cause degenerative changes to the ankle joints resulting in the ankle functioning incorrectly. This will in turn cause overuse of the tendons surrounding the ankle joint and chronic inflammation. Injections of cortisone around the tendon can be helpful as well as antiiflammatories. An ankle brace would be helpful to stabilize the joint and orthotics to realign the joint.
Answered 3/25/2013
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