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What Causes Ankle And Knee Pain?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015

Question: I may be going through menopause but I am scared it is worse. As I use a mirena menopause is not obvious. I am 50 years of age. For two months i have had joint pain in knees and ankles especially after prolonged sitting / sleeping. No swelling. Recently my skin has developed an odd tingling sensation when ever I scratch.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may be having vitamin deficiency specially vitamin D3

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,

After going through your query I concluded that you may be having vitamin deficiency specially vitamin D3.You are advised to do your vitaminD3 and vitamin B12 tests.Till then you can take multivitamin and trace elements supplements.You can take Mecobalamin and vitamin D3 supplements (if it is low). You are already taking analgesic (Panadol). You can continue it for pain relief. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.

I want to know whether you got any kind of fever or prolonged disease recently.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Wishing you good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (17 minutes later)

Thanks you. Would vitamin deficiency cover both sets of symptoms? Or does that account for the stiff joints; and maybe menopause accounting for the odd skin sensations?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin deficiencies can cause both sets of symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back

Vitamin deficiencies can cause both sets of symptoms,joint pains and odd skin sensations. Such symptoms can also due to menopause but as you are using mirena so I considering vitamin deficiency as first possibility. Such skin symptoms can also be due to diabetes. So You can get your blood sugar level to know diabetic status.

You can discuss with your Doctor about it.

Hope your query gets answered.
If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
If you have no clarification then you can close the query and rate the answer.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 days later)

Yes thank you I did like my answer. I am taking vitamin D3 with calcium, I could do with a little more information, such as how much, the best form, and how long before I expect improvement.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin D3 60000 IU with a glass full of milk weekly, if deficient.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back and Wishing you a happy and prosperous year 2015

I generally give vitamin D3 60000 IU with a glass full of milk weekly to persons coming to my clinic with vitamin D3 deficiency for nearly 10 weeks with good results. Improvement is apparent after 4 weeks.

You can discuss with your Doctor about it.

Hope your query gets answered.
If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
If you have no clarification then you can close the query and rate the answer.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari