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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankle

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016

Question: All of a sudden my left ankle is very swollen. I've MS, but exercise everyday - until the swollen ankle. I also had a tooth pulled last week and jus went off pain pills (Ibuprofen- 800 or Tylenol with codeine plus regular Tylenol). Did painkillers cause it? Did going off pain pills cause it.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get an xray, take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Ankle swelling is not related to multiple sclerosis or tooth extraction. Pain killers related swelling occurs due to reaction and not after withdrawl.
Is there any history of ankle sprains, trauma, redness?
Get an Xray of ankle.
Elevate leg during sitting or sleeping.
Take pain killers and anti-inflammatory.
You may also try putting leg in hot water.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (27 minutes later)

Ibuprofen or Tylenol? Regular strength or what I was taking for tooth pain?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take full strength thrice daily

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Take ibuprofen full strength tds.
Take omeprazole or pantoprazole with it once daily empty stomach.
Regards
Dr N Kumar

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina