Multiple Options: Depending on the severity of the arthritis, you can: 1) use antiinflammatories (sparingly if you have heart problems, high BP or kidney issues; can't use with stomach ulcer history) 2) try an off the shelf or custom ankle brace 3) modify your work/activities 4) consider low impact activities (yoga) if these things are not helping, then consultation with an orthopedic surgeon may be needed.
Answered 12/31/2015
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Symptom relief : Such as nsaid, topical prep, physical therapy. Many new tx like rx pain creams for flair ups.
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Arthritis : Warm moist compress helps along with soaking in epsom salts if no open wounds. Excerise or physical therapy will help too.
Answered 5/14/2013
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