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What Causes Painfully Swollen Ankles And Knees?

I have been having some troubling symptoms. My legs have had severe edema. My doc gave me lasix and that has helped some. I steel have band of pain around my knees and ankles. They feel like they are still swollen and there is a fair amount of patience n. Walking is difficult. I have shortness of breath with any activity ( going. To bathroom etc) the doc ruled out congestive heart disease and is sending me for an ultrasound. Today I woke up feel gross. I am nauseous, all joint hurt, I have leg cramps and feel dizzy off and on. I hate to bother my doc again if it s nothing . What do you think.
Sat, 29 Feb 2020
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Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.

* Multiple joint pains and swelling in absence of congestive heart
disease can be part of degenerative arthritis or rheumatoid with
systemic inflammatory response via cytokines and else mechanics.

A blood panel with particular rheumatoid factor, Anti CCP , ESR and x-ray of more painful joints do give best results of further diagnosis and care accordingly.

Thank you.
Regards.
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What Causes Painfully Swollen Ankles And Knees?

Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services. I have read your query and here is my advise. * Multiple joint pains and swelling in absence of congestive heart disease can be part of degenerative arthritis or rheumatoid with systemic inflammatory response via cytokines and else mechanics. A blood panel with particular rheumatoid factor, Anti CCP , ESR and x-ray of more painful joints do give best results of further diagnosis and care accordingly. Thank you. Regards.