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Arthritis in legs
I have an arthritis for 9 years , i have a pain in the ankles , heels and right knee , especially when i woke up , the x rays said that i havent any problem in bones and analysis said i have an arthristis only , i took a lot of medicines for arthritis but i get well for short time and return back , i am taking now Cortezone medicine and alot of vitamens: vitamen d and also methotrexate injection for protection purpose my ankles right knee and foot fingers get also swelling from time to time
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Avoid Squatting-
Avoid sitting Cross legged
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
Quadriceps strengthening exercises
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Steroids only gives temporary relief.
If treat the problem from it's root cause...then u need a proper stretching and strengthening protocol from qualified physiotherapist.
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Dr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Kindly do visit a physiotherapist for ur joint treatment plan they will assures u pain relief and will teach you some exercises kindly do follow it wear MCR slipper
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If ur obese try to reduce ur weight
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