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Compression socks

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Toledo, OH

My ankle is very swollen and inflamed. Hurts to put weight on it.. would compression socks help? Anybody use them?

March 3, 2018
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I would definitely elevate it and try icing it. Soaking in epsom salts might help as well. Most importantly I would get in touch with your doctor and see if it's RA causing it or something else. If it's RA, then it seems like you need a more aggressive treatment,.

March 3, 2018

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