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I got a grade 2 ankle sprain 1 week ago i have been walking and light exercising but now it hurts worse. should i not walk on it for a week or so?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

You could take break: And rest the ankle and use some medication for inflammation and see what happen if you better that is fine if not go and see your doctor.

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 11/17/2012

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

You can walk: You can walk but you should not be exercising. If pain is getting worse see your doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

I would try: Wearing an ankle brace. This may permit you to walk pain free.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I got a grade 2 ankle sprain 1 week ago i have been walking and light exercising but now it hurts worse. should i not walk on it for a week or so?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Beresh agreed

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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