Twisted ankles

Okay, first of all, ouch.

Second of all, how long do they take to go down/get better?
Was determined not to let mine make a difference to me - played badminton and swam on it within an hour of getting it - but then I realised that my ankle was now the size of my fist and walking was becoming a real chore.
Meant to be going up to London tomo to go clubbing. Something tells me it's not going to happen.

What might help it?

Reply 1

Soapysudds1

1

an ice pack and some anti inflamitories (sp)

Reply 2

Apricot Fairy

16

Depends how bad it is. Sometimes they can hurt for ages. Mine usually twinge for a few days but don't actually stop me from walking. Best thing you can do is walk on it. Then sit down for a few minutes with an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas. Then get up and walk on it some more, etc.

Reply 3

dobbs

17

Eeww, never twisted an ankle so bad that it's swollen up!

Sorry...that doesn't really help does it? Hope it gets better for London though :smile:

Reply 4

Apricot Fairy

16

Soapysudds1

an ice pack and some anti inflamitories (sp)

I'm sure anti-inflammatories are designed to relieve a somewhat different form of inflammation...

Reply 5

jd27

OP

susiemakemeblue

I'm sure anti-inflammatories are designed to relieve a somewhat different form of inflammation...

I'm confused... unless this is a *ahem* woman's thing. In which case i'll shut up :biggrin:

Reply 6

Apricot Fairy

16

No, it's not a women's thing.....but I think it is an internal thing, rather than for twisted ankles!

Reply 7

Amanda

9

I take dance lessons and used to take gymnastics.. *glares at crutches in her closet* Remember R.I.C.E -- (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Stay off it for 24 hours, more if it's necessary.

Hope you feel better. :hugs:

Reply 8

lskdgjsj

10

jd27

Okay, first of all, ouch.

Second of all, how long do they take to go down/get better?
Was determined not to let mine make a difference to me - played badminton and swam on it within an hour of getting it - but then I realised that my ankle was now the size of my fist and walking was becoming a real chore.
Meant to be going up to London tomo to go clubbing. Something tells me it's not going to happen.

What might help it?

I twisted my ankle in Lent term playing squash: I was able to walk comfortably after several days; took about a month for it to go away entirely.

Reply 9

Trousers

11

If it's swollen up, there's a good chance you've torn a ligament, which is bad news. You should elevate your foot and stick a bag of frozen peas on it.

Hey, here's a crazy idea - how about asking a doctor?

Reply 10

erk

14

It can be ok, or very bad, usually the former.

A few months back i ****ed my ankle, it turned out it was 'twisted' and a bone cracked, basically the twisted causes all ligaments to be pretty much ripped apart - if it ain't better in a couple of days go to A+E.

Reply 11

Lone Ranger

I went over on mine whilst playing football, an it went crack an i was like **** but then after some heat searin pain it went away so i got up n carried on that night i looked at it an it was the size of a tennis ball an the next mornin i couldnt put much weight on it but then the more i walked the easier it got an it went down a little i got like a brace sock which helped only i went over on it again it took about 2weeks for it to go down for moi an it still twinges if i twist sum ways dunno i prob hav dun sumit bad to it but usually there ok if you give them adequate support an give it some rest,

Reply 12

Helenia

20

susiemakemeblue

I'm sure anti-inflammatories are designed to relieve a somewhat different form of inflammation...

Not at all - ibuprofen and aspirin will work on any kind of inflammation - ibuprofen is particularly good for muscle/joint injuries.

Sorry to hear you've damaged yourself, jd27. All the advice on here is pretty sound - rest it, ice it and keep it elevated. Take ibuprofen every 4-6 hours (but not for a prolonged period of time). My sis has recently sprained her ankle quite badly, she was on crutches for a couple of weeks and since then has had to be very careful with her dancing and sports (she's not allowed to dance on pointe for another 2 months but I doubt that's of much concern to you! :wink:

)

As for activity, do what feels comfortable. If it starts to hurt, take it easy.

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