Arthritis in my ankle

richard10012

 I got arthritis in my ankle, it flares up making it impossible to walk. I need to go into the office at least three days a week. Work are ok at the moment about me not meeting this but I feel they will take disciplinary action soon. I am currently seeing an orthopedic and he wants to monitor it. He says if it keeps flaring up he will inject it and if that does work I may need a fusion. I am looking for advice how to stop it flaring up. 

MaryL44

Hello @richard10012  and welcome to the Community. We're all very friendly and very experienced in many aspects of arthritis!

Our website is a mine of information so do look at it. There is a lot of information on ankle pain; pain management and exercise. This may be of interest but do search the site.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-foot-and-ankle/

Also, keep checking back here for responses from our members.

Please keep posting now you are here and let us know how you are getting on.

I am not an expert on employment but I know from my own experience that you should not be disciplined for illness. Maybe you should speak to your employers and get a sickness certificate from your GP if necessary

Best wishes

Mary