A member asked:

I have ankle pain when walking sometimes.. i put question on profile today about it but i was wondering what i can take for pain now so i can walk..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Eugene Batelli answered

NSAIDs : If u have no allergies, nsaids are best bc the reduce swelling as well as pain. Obviously consult ur physician first.

Answered 9/28/2016

5.2k views

Thank

Dr. Scott Koppel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

OTC NSAIDS: Use naprosyn (naproxen) or ibuprofen. The max dosage of naprosyn (naproxen) is 1000mg/day and Ibuprofen is 3600mg a day in 4 divided doses.

Answered 6/25/2014

5.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have ankle pain when walking sometimes.. i put question on profile today about it but i was wondering what i can take for pain now so i can walk..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Eugene Batelli answered

Dr. Scott Koppel answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I bent down now IV a sore back even sore wen i walk and put my left foot to the ground what is this ?

A member asked:

I have a pain in the side of my foot that has moved onto the bridge, it was fine at first but now I cannot put pressure on it nevertheless walk on it.

A member asked:

I lost my balance and fell on my LEFT buttock but I have pain in my right side when I try to walk and put weight on my right leg. I usually walk with a cane but it's not working well for me right now. A little pain when I get up, More when I walk?

A member asked:

When playing football I hit the top of my foot off the bottom of someone else's, I immediately had pain and now hurts to walk on and put pressure on ?

A member asked:

Have pain in right muscle of my leg the pain has gotten worse within two weeks now it hurts to sit and stand and walk I have been take over the counter med. Using heat and elevating it nothing seems to work?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Today I feel on my ankle and now I cant walk on it. My parents wont take me to a doctor so I don't know how badly im injured, any advice?

Ankle and toe pain. Is this normal? I bearly walk and takes jogs or any exercise.Pain since 2 days now.Normal? It happens randomly through out the day

Hello: i was a broken ankle bone, specifically in the talus before 90 days now can I put my body weight and i walk on the ground, what do you think

I was given diclofenac to take 75mg twice a day with a ankle boots brace for a week now in severe pain affects my ability to walk was i misdiagnosed??

Swelling in legs and ankles I have seen drs here and went to physical thereapy, had a lift put in my shoe, and wear the support socks and my legs from the knee down swell. They put me on water pills and that did no good. Now when i walk i feel pain from

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?