Has anyone twisted their ankle and still have swelling?
A couple months ago I was bravely (albeit stupidly), trying on an old pair of high heels that I keep around because I like to look at them. Suffice it to say, my ankles did not have the strength to wear the thin heels and I fell off my shoe. The swelling started immediately, but despite ice and heat, it has not subsided. I still tend to be sore and favour that foot. I wonder if incidents like these are what causes intense RA symptoms to stay.
Hi
! First off, my apologies for not replying at an earlier time!
I am sorry you hurt your ankle (high heels are dangerous!). If you haven't done so already, you may want to talk to your physician about your injury. You may need an X-ray or a physical exam to check for damage.
I hope by the time you are reading this response, your ankle is doing much better!
Ankle swelling is a pretty typical RA symptom, and maybe your injury is an enhanced immune response. However, I am not a physician, so I cannot diagnose you. Here is some information on ankles and swelling that you may find helpful -- https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/symptoms/ankle-swelling-inflammation/.
I hope you are doing better at this point!
Best, Erin, RheumatoidArthritis.net Team Member.Thank you Erin! I will check out the website. Take care.
