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My mom (she's 47, menopause) sometimes has joint pain in ankles, joints of upper portion of legs. pain increases sometime after morning walk and after?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Seems to have...: Arthritis, either degenerative or inflammatory. Hurting after activity can \suggest DJD or a mixture. You have left out something important: is she overweight? Have her see her pcp for an inital evaluation!

Answered 10/4/2016

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Osteoarthritis: The most noticeable symptom of oa is a feeling of pain in or around the joint. Other symptoms include:tenderness and stiffness in the joint loss of flexibility or range of motion grating sensation or sound in the joint, also known as crepitus.

Answered 2/20/2014

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