Question 1

i rolled my ankle last night and it still hurts and i  called my doctor and they said to wait  76 hour and if it still hurts call them do i need cruch?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: If you cannot stand or walk on the ankle due to pain, and if the ankle is very swollen and painful, go to an Urgent Care Center for an evaluation.  If Ice, Elevation, and Motrin or Tylenol (acetaminophen) are allowing you to walk around without much swelling or pain, then this injury is more likely an ankle sprain.  Pain exists to tell you something is wrong - if it hurts when you walk after an injury, seek help.

Question 2

what to do if i rolled my ankle 3 days ago and it still hurts should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It would be worthwhile if you are in pain.

Question 3

6 mth old ankle sprain still hurts. pt says that i have strength &  flexibility just need balance work. what could be causing the pain? mild when walk

Accepted Answer

Grade sprain: Depending on the grade of your sprains you can anticipate 6-8 weeks of trumatic pain. Please consult an orthopedic expert.

Question 4

my heal is hurting what should i do? about 3 months ago i rolled my ankle on the tile falling from the stairs. i have been attending physical therapy. they said it was just an ankle sprain and my toes would get numb. now my heal hurts so bad i can hardly

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You : You absolutely should get it x-rayed to make sure you don't have a stress fracture.

That being said, your choice of the words "on fire" and "numb" make me suspect a nerve injury.  Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a possibility, but this usually comes on gradually, not right after trauma.  You may have a nerve impingement, or something called neuropraxia, which is when a nerve gets stretched suddenly, which you might have done when you fell.

Your first order of business is to get whatever is causing your pain diagnosed.  You can either go to a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon, have an x-ray, and see about the condition of the nerves in your foot & ankle.

Good luck!

Question 5

if i had a high ankle sprain and a torn tendon and it still hurts what do i do?

Accepted Answer

May not be healed: It sounds like it may not be healed . You should have your physician check it out and see if you need more treatment.

Question 6

if i had a high ankle sprain and a torn tendon 4 months ago and it still hurts, what should i do to alleviate the pain?

Accepted Answer

Get it diagnose: To know what is the problem then we could advise you. May be you need  MRI on the ankle to see if there is something  broken in the joint or if the ligament healed or not.

Question 7

is it possible for a 4 month old ankle sprain to need surgery. at the 3 week point had an x-ray but only showed lateral swelling. still hurts and pops?

Accepted Answer

Ankle sprain: Recommend you get an mri. You may have ligament tears that have not healed or joint surface damage that did not show on the x-ray.

Question 8

can a rolled ankle sprain my achilles?

Accepted Answer

Achilles Tendon:  Where is your pain physically?  Just above the heel?  Achilles strain, tendonitis or rupture may occur with injury.  See: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324800#causes

Question 9

why am i still limping and in pain after 4 weeks of an ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

See below: It may not be totally healed or it is more than a sprain.
See a doctor to have it checked.

Question 10

didn't take care after an ankle sprain or use crutches n limp around from day 1. now, 6th week after sprain n still in pain. what can i do now?

Accepted Answer

Exam & phys. therapy: With 6 weeks and no resolution of symptoms, you should be examined by your physician. Physical therapy may still be useful to help maximize your functional recovery.

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I rolled my ankle last night and it still hurts and i called my doctor and they said to wait 76 hour and if it still hurts call them do i need cruch?

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What to do if i rolled my ankle 3 days ago and it still hurts should i see a dr?

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6 mth old ankle sprain still hurts. pt says that i have strength & flexibility just need balance work. what could be causing the pain? mild when walk

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My heal is hurting what should i do? about 3 months ago i rolled my ankle on the tile falling from the stairs. i have been attending physical therapy. they said it was just an ankle sprain and my toes would get numb. now my heal hurts so bad i can hardly

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If i had a high ankle sprain and a torn tendon and it still hurts what do i do?

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If i had a high ankle sprain and a torn tendon 4 months ago and it still hurts, what should i do to alleviate the pain?

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Is it possible for a 4 month old ankle sprain to need surgery. at the 3 week point had an x-ray but only showed lateral swelling. still hurts and pops?

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Can a rolled ankle sprain my achilles?

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Why am i still limping and in pain after 4 weeks of an ankle sprain?

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Didn't take care after an ankle sprain or use crutches n limp around from day 1. now, 6th week after sprain n still in pain. what can i do now?

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