Ankle swelling

[Manchestermum]

Swelling around ankle and tightness around back of ankle can not weight bare and also pain in hip so worryed gp just keeps throwing painkillers at me

[springcross]

Looks like fluid to me. Can you go to A & E? You might get an answer your GP isn't giving you. Good luck.

[Manchestermum in reply to springcross]

I thought the exact same that it was fluid

[CagneysMum]

My left ankle has been the same during lockdown over the last 3 months and now also have hip pain because of it.... not walking properly. My Rheumatology nurse has said It’s because my RA is active there and suggested a steroid injection to provide some immediate relief whilst they review my medication. As a result I will be starting biologics within the next couple of weeks.

[Manchestermum in reply to CagneysMum]

Yes i have had hip problems as well

[Hidden]

I too have got swelling around my ankles, on top of my feet and also further up my legs just under my knee where it looks absolutely huge but they are not painful. I have been given water tablets which make me keep passing water all morning but don't take the swelling down.

My GP says to keep my legs up and to walk?? Bit difficult to do both and I can't walk more than a few steps anyway. I have mentioned it so many times but never get any different advice. It is difficult to know what to do.

[Manchestermum in reply to Hidden]

I think some gp exspect us 2 be able to just deal with it its so painfull all am told aswell is pysio will work yes i agree maybe for some maybe not all back of ankle so dam tight

[Hidden]

I get this during a flare. Back of the ankle is your Achilles’ tendon pain could be compression due to swelling or the tendons themselves inflamed. I’ve had this for 18 months limp everyday. Having physio and now steroids as it wasn’t settling. Always thought once RA controlled it would settle. I left it too long and should have got help sooner. The pain in your hip ( I get this)could be because your holding your body differently to compensate for your ankle. I would contact your clinic and show them the photo. Steroids may help

[Manchestermum in reply to Hidden]

Its horrid i can not weight bare its actully makeing the hip hurt as well

[Hidden in reply to Manchestermum]

Yes I get this I’ve tried for months to sort it but steroids I’m in at the moment have given me great relief.. I feel your pain 🥺

[Manchestermum in reply to Hidden]

Feels like the bone inside ankle is on fire horrid nurve pain around ankle

[Manchestermum]

I was thinking possiable anchillis tendon not sure what thay will do for that

[Hidden in reply to Manchestermum]

Physio and orthotics maybe offered but you need to get the inflammation down

[Hidden in reply to Manchestermum]

Achilles tendinitis is a bugger it can take a while to sort. Nsaids rest ice and heat. Physio to help strengthen the muscles around the ankles and stretch the Achilles but it won’t work while your flaring unfortunately .

[Manchestermum in reply to Hidden]

Exactly am at my docs at 5pm today so let see what thay say today

[Hidden in reply to Manchestermum]

Don’t be fobbed off naproxen and steroids are the best for Achilles problems according to my consultant. Let us know how you get on

[Leics]

My feet are like that and my hips too. My R.A. affects my knees feet and hips more than anything. It looks from the photo that you have quite a bit of inflammation or could be fluid around your ankle and it’s swollen near your Achilles too probably the reason you can’t weight bare. Try ice packs compression socks and raise your feet too ‘R.I.C.E’ method if that doesn’t work then contact your rheumy team it could be that it’s a flare. Unfortunately mine is, does it hurt to press on the hips ? Sometimes the lower back can be a problem and that’s why your hip hurts but also because you’ve changed your gait to compensate for your ankle. I would get it checked out and find out one way or the other if it’s tendonitis or inflammation or just fluid retention. A blood test would be pretty conclusive and a quick examination. Keep us posted how you get on.