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What Causes Dark Coloration, Tenderness, Swelling On Ankle Bone When Having RA?

I have a dark coloration on my ankle bone(outside of foot) , developed it about 2 weeks ago, ankle slight tender, but I also have RA , feels uncomfortable when I roll my ankle back and forth , ankle slightly swollen , but is due to my RA, what can it be? Has not gone away, looks like color lightened a bit.
posted on Sun, 30 Mar 2014
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You have probably twisted / sprained your ankle causing swelling and discoloration on the outside of your ankle which is going better now.Other possibility is that you might be having might be having ankle arthritis.
I suggest you get an X Ray of the ankle to note any arthritis. Use Ankle support for mobilization.
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What Causes Dark Coloration, Tenderness, Swelling On Ankle Bone When Having RA?

Hi You have probably twisted / sprained your ankle causing swelling and discoloration on the outside of your ankle which is going better now.Other possibility is that you might be having might be having ankle arthritis. I suggest you get an X Ray of the ankle to note any arthritis. Use Ankle support for mobilization.