achilles pain

[elle555]

Every morning when I wake up, my ankles really hurt when I put my feet on the floor and take the first couple of steps. After that, they are fine. Any ideas as to what is causing this and what I can do to prevent it?

Thank you!

[mikey6e]

go see a orthopedic doc u might just have to strengthen your ankles with physical therapy good luck!!!

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Pain or soreness in the foot, that eases with time during the day, is generally indicative of plantar fasciitis. The first step you take generally after sitting or standing for a long time or when you get up from the bed is painful. As you start walking the pain clears up. Plantar fascia is a ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes. If it swells, becomes weak or inflamed, it causes these symptoms. After some time, you may feel pain always. The other possibility is osteoarthritis. This also causes pain worse after inactivity—the first few steps always painful.  It could also be a bone spur. Please consult an orthopedic specialist regarding this. An X-ray of foot and ankle should be taken.
Hope this helps. Do let me know if there is any thing else and keep me posted. Take care!

[cheshchesh819]

it could be that when you sleep you maybe sleep on either ankles during the night and they take a while to come back around or it could be bad circulation,