Ouch! Sprained my ankle!

9 years ago

I had 4 wonderful days off this week. Didn't leave me apartment at all until last night when I went to check my mail. Lost my balance and foot slide from under me.

I can walk on it (slowly) but it is somewhat swollen and a little purple.

UGH!!!!

SamKaren
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Comments (6)

marie_ndcal
9 years ago
I hope you got it checked out, could even have a broken bone. Not worth taking a chance.
Georgysmom
9 years ago
Remember RICEÃ¢ÂÂ¦..Rest, ice, compress, elevate. Ice for 15 minutes on 45 minutes to an hour off. when icing, ankle should be propped up above the heart. If it's still swollen tomorrow or you cannot walk on it, you would have it x-rayed. Hope you're feeling better tomorrow and do not need to have an x-ray. Some Ibuprofen should help, too.
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Yeah, stop using the peroxide. Neosporin is antibacteria ointment. I had a friend who was diabetic. She kept getting boils that had to be surgically removed. They never stitched her up, just leaving the wounds open to be nursed and bandaged. Because I took care of her, I was told to clean them 3-4 times a day with distilled water. Neosporin says it will reduce scarring potential. I scraped my leg very, very badly once while shaving. I couldn't believe I did that. Used my Topicort, and no scar at all. Also split my finger open with hot welding wire when I was a welder. Used the Topicort on that too and no scar. I can't find either of these wounds. Don't ya hate it when we do these stupid things??? Hope you're much better soon and heal up real good.
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Thanks all of you for all your kind thoughts. How I did it, was I was going out front on the lawn to pick up the paper, so that I could look at the ads to take my mom Christmas shopping and I hurry all the time, so I was running and the grass was wet and I slid and my right foot went under me and I came down on it and sat on it. I actully heard it crack, so I just sat there crying because I just knew that it was bad, and everything went in front of me, Christmas shopping (I love the shop) my very busy job (which I am really starting to love) and then just being laid up. Oh well, I am making the best of it. I have company everyday, someone brings me lunch. My mom and dad - 80 and 82 come over every day when my DH is working, my son and his girlfriend stop by. But it is hard to sit around when I have so much to do. Thanks again for all your thoughts.
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pammyfay
9 years ago
I got that horrible-looking purple, too -- makes you feel even worse seeing that! Does your job require you to do a lot of walking around? I'd make sure to have a little ice pack in a freezer, even a small bag of frozen peas to give your ankle some relief. My ankle was better within a few weeks. I agree with Marie -- if ibuprofen and ice and elevation (when you're home) don't seem to be alleviating the pain and reducing the puffiness, is there a nurse's office at your job you can go to?
wanda_va
9 years ago
You really should get it checked out. Years ago, I fell and sprained my ankle. When it still hurt several days later, I went to the doctor--I had a broken bone in my ankle, and was in a cast for several weeks.

I hope it feels better soon!
samkaren
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks. I have been icing it; resting it and keeping it elevated. I have a desk job so I don't do a lot of walking around.
It doesn't hurt and can walk on it ok. It's just swollen in one spot and bruised. My problem is it takes a long time for bruises to heal with me so I will have a purpleish foot for several weeks.
susanjf_gw
9 years ago
take care!

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