I started having pain in my ankle after turning it outward while walking up a hill. i had an x-ray that was negative. i do have occasional leg pain, mostly in my ankle. what shouldi do?

See note : A stress fx often will not show up on plain x-ray for sometimes 2 to 3 weeks following an injury. Pending the exact location of pain and thorough physical exam a repeat x-ray or MRI may be indicated.

See specialist: How long ago did this happen. If very recently, try ice, elevation, compression and rest. If no relief or symptoms are severe, see ankle specialist. There could be significant soft tissur damage.

Get re-evaluated: If there is a severe sprain, it is a soft tissue injury. An x-ray will not demonstrate that. The instability created by that kind of injury will cause a change in gait which can also affect the leg. You need to get rechecked. Options for treatment may include conservative means such as bracing or if the injury is severe, surgery may be warranted.