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A member asked:

Sprained my ankle 3-4 weeks ago and it is still sore. the atl is still swollen and i've noticed that the ptl has now started swelling as well. normal?

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Yes: It can take up to 6 weeks for a bad ankle sprain to heal. I advise taking Aleve (naproxen) 2 tabs twice daily with food x 10 days, rest, ACE bandage wrap for support x 10 days. If it is no better in 2 weeks, then you need to be seen by a doctor for an evaluation, or sooner if it gets worse.

Answered 9/23/2014

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