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My ankle has been sprained for a long time and it is very painful. nothing has made it feel better. i tried on my boot from a long time ago, for about 5 minutes, and that made it feel better when it was in the boot. should i go see doctor for a boot?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Seek help : No. Do not see a doctor for another boot. See a doctor to get a proper evaluation and a supervised physical therapy program. After any injury, weakness ensues. I would also consider the need for X-rays at this point. Basically you need to start from the beginning to resolve this problem appropriately.

Answered 2/21/2021

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A member asked:

My ankle has been sprained for a long time and it is very painful. nothing has made it feel better. i tried on my boot from a long time ago, for about 5 minutes, and that made it feel better when it was in the boot. should i go see doctor for a boot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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