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my sons ankle

my question is I have a son thats 10 years old, now before we adopted him at a very young age he was severly physically abused which we through alot of doctors have gotten him through most things but he still suffers alot of extreme pain in his left and right ankle only at night when he rests and only after alot of playing or swimming outside. the doctors think he has capuleitis, but can’t give us anything to help except he might outgrow it. He is small for his age and slim build and very active. we don’t know if he suffered any trauma top his ankles when younger or not. but doctors didn’t say they seen any signs. this pain occurs about 3 or 4 nights a week and the only thing that seems to help is ibuprofen and rubbing his ankles. for at least an hour. I hate seeing him wake up in pain at night is there anything else you know of that might help?
thanks bryan and amber


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    Vivian Abrams DPM

    9 10

    Without examining him I can only throw out some thoughts. I would want to know whent his started, how often it happens, anything that makes it better etc. I would want to see what shape his foot is, watch him walk and run, see what shoes he wears, what he plays etc. If he has some ongoing trauma, I would think he would hurt while going through various activites, not when at rest. I would question about his diet- getting enough calcium, magnesium, vitamins.

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