Question 1

constanly feel like ankle is stretching and giving out. it's very weak. keep respraining. hard for sports. treatment of ankle instability?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: A fairly high percentage of patients with recurrent ankle sprains have a relative weakness in the everters of the ankle, and strengthening them can sometimes help.  Others have chronic instability related to a ligament tear and may never do well unless surgery is done.  An exam can tell if your ankle is stable or not .  Consider being seen.

Question 2

my herniated discs with annular tears have not responded to any treatment, including injections. weakness and numbness in my leg, & shooting pain help?

Accepted Answer

Possible surgery.: If indeed you have herniated disc or disks and you have neurological signs like foot weakness and/or absent reflexes then surgical option is more appropriate.

Question 3

what is the treatment for a herniated disc caused by a car accident that is causing leg burning numbness and leg weakness for almost 8 weeks ?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: It is difficult to give specific advice without an exam and access to the mris and other essential data. My advice is to see a spine surgery or neurosurgeon for an opinion if conservative therapy has not helped.

Question 4

best treatment for leg and foot weakness, numbness,heaviness and tingling. no doctor in my country doesent help me,so i am on my own now,looking for treatment?

Accepted Answer

: The best way to start is to start with a proper examination. Is it on one side or both? These symptoms suggest that a nerve is inflamed or injured. The damage can occur in any location of the axon. The most common cause is sciatica, inflammation of the sciatic nerve as it exits the sacrum. Sometimes, prolonged sitting leading to sciatica or disc-related back pain can be the source. Check it out.

Question 5

hi, im zeza, 61y/o female. on monday, 7 days ago, picked up slight cold and fever, no respiratory problems to date. have what looks like infected insect bite on leg, treating at home. still weak, slight fever at night, off balance. home treatment?

Accepted Answer

Doing well: Get fusidin cream or bactroban and keep covered with this cream on. It will burst then you need to try to squeeze pus out. Try this for a few days if winning continue if the redness is getting worse and spreading rather see a doctor.

Question 6

what is the treatment for persistent numbness and weakness in lower leg and foot 1 mo. after a popliteal nerve block to remove 3 fusion screws?

Accepted Answer

Doppler or nerve tes: You can have doppler study to check for the blood flood and nerve conduction study for nerve problem. Sometimes those problem could from your lumbar spine. Go see your doctor who did the procedure on you.

Question 7

how can i strengthen weak ankles?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Propioception exercises work well to strengthen ankle ligaments. These exercises are best learned under the guidance of a physical therapist.

Question 8

would it be feasible i am imagining ankle weakness?

Accepted Answer

Anything is : Possible. If you find yourself constantly rolling over your foot it's probably really happening.

Question 9

i am an old athlete with weak knees and ankles, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Condition!: It is never too late to work with a therapist or personal trainer to strengthen the lower extremities and increase endurance.  This has been shown to decrease injury rates!

Question 10

can "weak" ankles be genetic? if so, why can some bear naturally "weaker" ankles?

Accepted Answer

Not a diagnosis: "Weak ankles" is not a medical diagnosis.
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Constanly feel like ankle is stretching and giving out. it's very weak. keep respraining. hard for sports. treatment of ankle instability?

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My herniated discs with annular tears have not responded to any treatment, including injections. weakness and numbness in my leg, & shooting pain help?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for a herniated disc caused by a car accident that is causing leg burning numbness and leg weakness for almost 8 weeks ?

A member asked:

Best treatment for leg and foot weakness, numbness,heaviness and tingling. no doctor in my country doesent help me,so i am on my own now,looking for treatment?

A member asked:

Hi, im zeza, 61y/o female. on monday, 7 days ago, picked up slight cold and fever, no respiratory problems to date. have what looks like infected insect bite on leg, treating at home. still weak, slight fever at night, off balance. home treatment?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for persistent numbness and weakness in lower leg and foot 1 mo. after a popliteal nerve block to remove 3 fusion screws?

A member asked:

How can i strengthen weak ankles?

A member asked:

Would it be feasible i am imagining ankle weakness?

A member asked:

I am an old athlete with weak knees and ankles, what should i do?

A member asked:

Can "weak" ankles be genetic? if so, why can some bear naturally "weaker" ankles?

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