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Besides Plantar Fasciitis, How Has Having AS Affected Your Feet & Ankles?
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I’m experiencing a lot of swelling and pain located in my ankles but also in the other joints of my feet, sometimes stabbing pains, aching, neuropathy, numbness & certain movements cause sharp pains. Some days it feels like I sprained my ankle, others not. They also at times appear bruised. X-rays show no significant arthritis. Does anyone else experience this type of pain & has your rheumatologist confirmed it’s related to AS?

posted March 18, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes I developed symptoms in my ankles eventually not being able to walk. The bones in my ankles started to fuse. Only 1 or 2 percent develop this form. After Ultrasound and physical therapy I started to regain the ability to walk. This was after NSID medication and hypnosis to control the pain. Most importantly is to keep doing exercises to move your joints! So 40 years later I still move my joints subconsciously now to prevent stiffness.

posted March 18, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes I have but at time I saw Rheumatologist had not had this symptoms yet! They sent me to a vascular Dr. Now own Ted stockings which are very difficult to get on with my hands so painful. I also have nephropathy. When it gets bad on ankle I use a support just for my right ankle. I'm sorry you are having this it is very painful😢

posted March 22, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

My podiatrist had me get zcoil shoes which helps a lot but I'm also dependent on a cane to walk now. Otherwise Hips knees feet keep me from going anywhere. Soon it will be cart riding at stores. My right wrist is brace dependent as well.
Today I got sharp pain in wrist just trying to put a plate in the dishwasher. Every day it's a struggle. I'm on triple therapy (methotrexate sulfasalzine maximum and now my Dr has me taking hydroxycloroquine. I'm not able to take NSAIDS so I am about to start another round of prednisone. I'm only 60 but I'm on permanent SSDI. I had to quit working. I've had so many surgeries I can't even count them. So far no joint replacements. I've been told I'm not a good candidate for back surgery and I'm opiode dependant too. I hate this so much. 😒

posted March 19, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Compression socks. Arch supports, copper socks l, and very sturdy shoes help a lot.

posted March 18, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I have compression stockings prescribed by hospital
Wear all the time
All suffer with very dry skin

posted March 18, 2023

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