Why have my ankles started to ache.Most mornings when rising from bed i can hardly walk. I am 70yrs young. Edd

Question

age 70 fit as a fiddle apart from POLYCITHEMIA they take a pint of blood every 6 months.Hieght 5ft 7in wieght 11 st.7lbs.

Answer 1

I am sorry to know that you are suffering. As per your symptoms, you are suffering from a disorder named Calcaria Spur. There is no medicine or cure available with Orthopaedic surgeon for this disorder. There is a extra growth of bone at the ankles. You must practise toe and heal raising exercise daily and also go for hot water fomentation adding some salt and lemon juice into the hot water. Please take one tablet of Rumalaya Forte (By Himalaya Herbal Health Care, India) twice a day until you get relief from your disorder. Take care and be in good health.

Answer 2

Hi Edd, I'm an old codger too, and have had the same prob in the past,it's a spur of bone growth,comes with a nasty reminder of seniority and athritis,but fear not, do some gentle toe and heal raising excercises and also try a little herbal tea(jasmine or marigold) and anti-inflamatory medication, your doc should be able to help here. good luck

Answer 3

You may be getting a little arthritis in your ankle joints. Which is totally normal for your age. Walking will help the stiffness, and you can try taking an anti-inflammatory like IB profen. But you should really go see a doctor if it gets worse.

Answer 4

i don't usually take pills but so many people recommended glucosamine that i tried it and it works after a few weeks i realised i no longer felt as though i have been run over by a steamroller in the mornings.

Answer 5

could be that it your bones going stiff try fish oil from chemist and eat more fish you could get a bracelet from the chemist too which should help

Answer 6

Could it be fluid? Have yourself checked out.

Answer 7

have you had an exam by your dr. i am glad to know your sit fit. let your dr. know what is going on.