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2nd severe ankle sprain on same ankle. wearing a boot day and night, using crutches, tried ice, ibuprofen. still having severe pain even when at rest?

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Ankle pain: Have you had X-ray done? Consultation with an orthopedist may be indicated, and MRI might be necessary to evaluate it further.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Seek further input: It sounds like you were evaluated already. But two things. One if you haven't had an x-ray, it may be reasonable if the pain continues and is severe. If you have had an x-ray, you may have suffered more significant soft tissue like ligamentous damage, that needs to be addressed.

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