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A member asked:

Both of my ankles keep giving out. what could be the cause? i had surgery on my left so i know why they gives me problems but why do they both?

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Dr. Timothy Farley answered

Specializes in General Practice

See your doc.: At 18 years old, if you're finding difficulty bearing weight on your ankles, that would indicate a problem that needs imaging (at the very least an xray) to me... go see your doctor and good luck!

Dr Kennedy agreed

Answered 9/8/2015

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