Ankle pain

Mornin' all,

has anyone got any advice on ankle pain that is caused by arthritis in the lower back - an MRI scan showed this was the problem..the pain causes me to stumble and fall. I do strengthening exercises, use tubigrip on occasion, and sports bandages but with not much relief...I'm fed up with my legs constantly covered in bruises!

[Nottobad]

Hi you seem to be doing all the right things. Do yo take painkillers for the pain. What type of arthritis do you have. I have psoriatic arthritis and OA. I take medication for the psoriatic arthritis to slow down the progression and cocodamol for the pain. I was also given a rollorator from my physio to help me when I walk I also have a stick on order. Take care x

[Hidden in reply to Nottobad]

I don't take painkillers other that paracetamol & ibuprofen occasionally. I do take gabapentin for the nerve damage in my back, but not regularly. I have OA and I wear a knee brace to stop my right leg giving way ( I need a new knee but I have to wait another couple of years yet - you've gotta love the NHS!) . My left kneecap was removed 10 yrs ago so my gait is somewhat ungainly at times, and my walking is so slow LOL, but I don't like using a stick, there may be a time when I don't have that choice but right no I try to avoid it.