Ankle pain and cracking with RA is really common, and while Simponi works to manage the underlying inflammation, there are several additional options that may help ease the discomfort alongside your current treatment.
Here are some approaches worth exploring with your doctor or rheumatologist:
- Heat therapy – Warm soaks, hot Show Full Answer
Ankle pain and cracking with RA is really common, and while Simponi works to manage the underlying inflammation, there are several additional options that may help ease the discomfort alongside your current treatment.
Here are some approaches worth exploring with your doctor or rheumatologist:
- Heat therapy – Warm soaks, hot baths, or moist heating pads can help relax joints and improve blood flow
- Cold therapy – Icing your ankles for up to 20 minutes at a time can reduce inflammation and temporarily ease pain
- Alternating hot and cold – Some people find switching between the two works even better than either alone
- Orthotics – Custom shoe inserts can improve ankle function and reduce strain
- Ankle braces – A lace-up brace can offer support for mild-to-moderate pain
- RA-friendly footwear – Supportive shoes designed for RA can make walking more comfortable
- OTC pain relief – NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can help with swelling and pain
- Topical treatments – Numbing gels or capsaicin creams applied directly to the ankle may offer localized relief
- Gentle exercise – Low-impact movement and physical therapy can help keep joints flexible and strong
One myRAteam member shared that rolling their feet on a frozen water bottle for 10–15 minutes brought real relief!
Always check with your rheumatologist before adding anything new, especially medications, to make sure it works safely alongside Simponi.
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