Sprained ankle?

[ezbtr]

I turned my ankle(no much I thought at the time0 on Friday at work, was ok, Sat just a bit stiff, then Sun. really got tender on inner side and some swelling, almost like I streched a tendon? haave movement, pain really not bad but walking it's very tender, seems better if i kinda go on my toes??? Still waiting where to go(work from home today) for workers comp doc, Kaiser(my ins. requires it),swelling/tenderness rt under ankle boe, any ideas? Thanks

 

[firehog6305]

Re: Sprained ankle?

Bummer buddy, I'm a fireman/medic so thats a easy answer, we all say (I'm at work) use the RICE treatment, R-rest, I-ice, C-compession (ace bandage) and E-elevate, hope this helps, also try so asprin or somthing for the pain, I like aleeve better

 

[Vlad D Impeller]

Re: Sprained ankle?

What firehog said, if not since you're at home, try nursing a bottle of your favourite brew.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Sprained ankle?

Bummer buddy, I'm a fireman/medic so thats a easy answer, we all say (I'm at work) use the RICE treatment, R-rest, I-ice, C-compession (ace bandage) and E-elevate, hope this helps, also try so asprin or somthing for the pain, I like aleeve better

I twisted mine when I went down on a patch of ice (trust me it was not planned....real sudden) about 2 weeks ago. I got it x-rayed and the Dr said RICE. The ace bandage compression worked great.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Sprained ankle?

Vlad D Impeller, your cure will get the other one twisted, or something else.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Sprained ankle?

Plenty of fluids in amber coloured bottles is always soothing !!!!

 

[Vlad D Impeller]

Re: Sprained ankle?

Vlad D Impeller, your cure will get the other one twisted, or something else.

Naa! Not if we are talking about Heinz.

 

[aspeck]

Re: Sprained ankle?

Yep, RICE ... Firehog nailed it.

 

[firehog6305]

Re: Sprained ankle?

I guess all those years in medic school paid for themselfs *ha ha* hope ya get better, and remember, a xray is always a good idea too

 

[ezbtr]

Re: Sprained ankle?

Finally got location of workmans comp doctor yesterday! Glad I did the obvious, rest ice, elevate, cuz thats what I need and 2-3 weeks PT(45 min sessions). Theyy xrayed all fine, but i do have a ruptured tendon(not torn), ther one on inside of ankle bone, was swollen, doc says like all you guys said and wear boots, light duty stay off feet, worked from home 2 days and got LOTS done, came in today, just no crane climbing etc. Gotta be careful as well, is my right foot/ankle, left knee only has 50% range as whacked it years back, still 3 screws(2-3") in it. Gonna really rest up, it already is feeling better form RICE! Thanks guys!