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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness Of The Ankles Caused By Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Posted on Wed, 17 May 2017
Question: Hi...When I wake up in the morning or after sitting at my desk....my ankles are stiff and my feet and ankles remain in a 90 degree or "L" shaped configuration. In other words I walk like a duck for about ten minutes. I am 58...is this a function of age? I have osteoarthris/ degenerative disc disease in my lower 3 discs but nosigns of arthritis in other joints. I do have similar symptoms in my elbows at times......decreased flexibility and they can get locked in one position for a few seconds. Could this be a problem with the connective tissues?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be rheumatoid arthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The restricted joint movement that you have can be related to rheumatoid arthritis. A direct examination and few investigations will help in proper diagnosis. Till then a hot compress and regular physiotherapy to maintain the muscle tone in the joint areas will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness Of The Ankles Caused By Rheumatoid Arthritis

Brief Answer: Can be rheumatoid arthritis. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The restricted joint movement that you have can be related to rheumatoid arthritis. A direct examination and few investigations will help in proper diagnosis. Till then a hot compress and regular physiotherapy to maintain the muscle tone in the joint areas will help. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal