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Fri-13-10-2023, 12:49 PM
I have osteoarthritis in my knees, they ache and sometimes hurt. But it usually is one where the knees are achy and stay that way for awhile, then may hurt but the hurt usually builds up and then fades after a bit.
A few years ago, my rheumatologist told me I had psoriatic arthritis. I had stiffness in my ankles, usually when inactive. I would stretch the ankle a little bit and it would start to feel better. Although uncomfortable, I wouldn't say it was super painful. I also wondered if I did in fact have psoriatic arthritis.
About a week ago, I was walking in the house and out of nowhere a pain shot through my ankle. It continued for about 10 steps and I thought great I sprained my ankle somehow. And then, it stopped. Since then, I can be walking and for no reason a searing pain will go through my ankle as I'm walking. Usually somewhere between 2-20 steps later it goes away. This is happening daily. I went shopping yesterday and did a lot of walking. It happened quite a few times but most of the time I was fine. So, I'm confused. I doubt it is a strain or injury as it wouldn't just go away if it were that. So that makes me think of arthritis, but it doesn't gradually come on or ache... it hurts like heck when it happens. Thought I'd see if it was a familiar thing to any of you. Going to the liver specialist today and asking for a referral to get it checked out. I think I want to try a new doctor for this one.
A few years ago, my rheumatologist told me I had psoriatic arthritis. I had stiffness in my ankles, usually when inactive. I would stretch the ankle a little bit and it would start to feel better. Although uncomfortable, I wouldn't say it was super painful. I also wondered if I did in fact have psoriatic arthritis.
About a week ago, I was walking in the house and out of nowhere a pain shot through my ankle. It continued for about 10 steps and I thought great I sprained my ankle somehow. And then, it stopped. Since then, I can be walking and for no reason a searing pain will go through my ankle as I'm walking. Usually somewhere between 2-20 steps later it goes away. This is happening daily. I went shopping yesterday and did a lot of walking. It happened quite a few times but most of the time I was fine. So, I'm confused. I doubt it is a strain or injury as it wouldn't just go away if it were that. So that makes me think of arthritis, but it doesn't gradually come on or ache... it hurts like heck when it happens. Thought I'd see if it was a familiar thing to any of you. Going to the liver specialist today and asking for a referral to get it checked out. I think I want to try a new doctor for this one.
