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Ankle pain!

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KHC1978
KHC1978

Hi. I’ve been on methotrexate for just over a year which has been increased from 10mg to 20mg. I also take sulfasalazine ( excuse the spelling!) and have done so for two months. The aches in my fingers and hands is much improved, but I’m still experiencing really achy ankles every evening. It’s the front part of both ankles. Is this a normal symptom of arthritis, and is it strange that my other aches have stopped (other than the odd flare up from time to time ), but my ankles continue to ache? Any ideas?! Thank you for any comments x 

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  • amkoffee
    amkoffee KHC1978

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    I get aching leg pain that has nothing to do with arthritis but I get a lot of success by putting on a pair of compression socks. It might be worth trying that yourself and seeing if you get any results.
  • celinechee
    celinechee KHC1978

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    I think if the joint has erosions then there is a possibility that you may continue to have ache or pain. RA patients may eventually get osteoarthritis because the joint has some degree of damage by continuous inflammation from RA. Osteoarthritis pain is typically worse at the end of the day (after use), unlike RA pain which is typically worse in the morning. It might be a good idea for you to let your rheumy know.  
  • Rowbirdie
    Rowbirdie KHC1978

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    Hi. My experience is that RA can affect any joint. Mine began with 1 shoulder, 1 knee and base of thumb 4 years ago then rapidly became symmetrical and affected wrists, hands, fingers, toes and ankles as well. I was on mxt and sulfasalazine as well to begin with , but it wasn't sufficient to deal with the disease activity so after trying a third dmard I was put on a biologic which has worked wonders for me. Strangely enough- when this is wearing off its my ankles that complain first!

    what I m trying to say is that RA affects each individual differently- and moves to different parts of the body( though hands most common) it can even affect throat, elbows  - so the ankle pain sounds like RA to me. Best advice I can give is don't suffer with pain. If it gets too much go back to the rheumy clinic and tell them the problem with the ankles. It's not going wrong- it's just the nature of this auto immune disease we have. There is always more they can do as long as you can tolerate the meds ok. 

    All the best

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