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A member asked:
I have rheumatoid arthritis and what does it mean if my ankles are swollen?
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Effusion: You probably have involvement of your ankle joints. Consider seeing your rheumatologist.
Answered 9/9/2013
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Common with RA: That is a natural course for this problem. Usually you get swelling around arthritic joints. It is an inflammation of the joint fluid and swollen tissues. It could help to take an nsaid.
Answered 4/15/2014
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