Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
So I have been having a lot of extra pain in my left ankle the last few days. When I walk it feels like it wants to give out on me. I see my family physician today and then my rheumy on Wednesday so I will ask them both about it.
My husband has seen on TV shows promoting Tommie Copper support wear. He suggested I check out the ankle brace. I am wondering if anyone here has tried this brand? If so, any reviews you have would be greatly appreciated.
If anyone has had a similar problem I would love to hear what you did for support and pain relief.
Thanks and have a great day!
Dana :)
My husband has seen on TV shows promoting Tommie Copper support wear. He suggested I check out the ankle brace. I am wondering if anyone here has tried this brand? If so, any reviews you have would be greatly appreciated.
If anyone has had a similar problem I would love to hear what you did for support and pain relief.
Thanks and have a great day!
Dana :)
My family physician told me he really doesn't know if the copper helps or not but suggested I talk to my rheumy tomorrow when I go as she may have a preference for something like this.
In the mean time I guess I will keep praying my ankle doesn't fully give out. If it does, then I will be praying no one saw me dancing!
Checking with your rheum and or a physical therapist would be whom I would suggest about finding a proper support...also read customer reviews online
when fitted for the ankle splints by he PT I got a full lecture on use and atrophy. also my buddy in town here is now sporting two casts thanks to having ankle fractures, that synovial fluid and high use is a killer. so mabye see someone if your own self splinting does not work
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