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So.... i sprained my ankle a little bit more than a month ago, and i have been wearing a brace, putting ice on it,and not doing strenuous activities, but it doesn't seem to be getting better. it is also a very painful sprain. what do i do?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See a doctor: Check with your doctor. If not Xrayed when diagnosed, that might be a good idea now, to make sure there is no fracture.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/22/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Sprain: It is time to have someone look at it and decide if an x-ray is needed. If they did X-ray at first and no fracture may be time to get an MRI to see what is going on.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/24/2021

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A member asked:

So.... i sprained my ankle a little bit more than a month ago, and i have been wearing a brace, putting ice on it,and not doing strenuous activities, but it doesn't seem to be getting better. it is also a very painful sprain. what do i do?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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