I was wondering if ankle pain and swelling is common with fibro. I have had lots of foot problems including plantar fascitis, but now I'm having pain on the interior side of the ankle and it wraps around into my achilles tendon. When I touch the skin it is sore and burns and there is some swelling just in that area. Anyone else get this or have plantar fascitis?

mesafoxx

Thanks for your response. Plantar fascitis is inflammation of the plantar fasci (the long ligament that runs from the heel of your foot and along the arch). It's very, very painful. Feels like your walking on nails. I think some people with heel spurs have it too because the spur can rub on the ligament and cause irritation. The treatment is physical therapy and ultrasound treatments where they use ultrasonic waves to break up stuff. They also use anti-inflammatories. Anyway, I'm sorry to hear your heel spurs are causing you so much grief! I can't walk or stand for very long when my plantar fasc. flares up.Sure does limit things. I'll ask my podiatrist about the ankle swelling and pain next time I see him. Whatever is causing it, I want it to go away!

Yes, I've had too many mornings having to hobble to the bathroom. lol. No, I don't take Lyrica. Sounds like the swelling is common with it. The only meds I take now (as needed) are Flexeril and Vicodin. Funny thing is I started noticing the achilles and ankle pain when I began taking the Flexeril. Coincidence? So the surgery works? That is good to know. I really want to avoid it if possible, but it may be necessary at some point. Guess I'll have to wait and see.

Who knows, maybe the Flexril has something to do with the swelling.

Hopefully your podiatrist is familiar with Fibro and he can give you some insight on your swelling. My podiatrist isn't a Fibro fan...you know that type, it's all in your head!! I could scream when doctors have that attitude and there are so many of them.

Take care,

Charlotte

I also have achilles tendinitis in both & my ankles do this like shift thing, real painful feels like they pop out of their socket.

I guess it's all fibro related.

Susie