that old sprain, again

[fox]

so the ankle i sprained last fall is making itself known, actually -- i thought it was just being annoying because i'd spent a couple hours on those high heels the other night, but in fact this can't be (exclusively) a high-heel related problem. i can see swelling behind the ankle bone on that side, which isn't present on the left ankle.

goddammit. but what can i do? i can't Not Walk On It, at least for another couple of weeks. i can put a brace on it and take some ibuprofen and be glad it doesn't hurt too badly -- is that all there is?

Comments

[sharp-tongue.livejournal.com]

I'm not a medical expert of any shade but I've had a billion sprained thises and thates. So far as I know, yeah, a brace and ibuprofen is most of what you can do. When you can, stay off of it. And put heat on it when it swells.

[autiger23.livejournal.com]

No heat. Heat bad. My brother (who's a physical trainer) used to tell me heat then ice, but my physical therapist says ice only. And only for about fifteen minutes. I recommend buying a gel pak specifically made to ice injuries. It's only about $20, doesn't leak, and sits on your injury better.

[wholenother.livejournal.com]

I was told ice for both my ankle sprains. And be glad that one is good.

Aw, poor Fox!!!

[shezan.livejournal.com]

You can go to a doctor & get it X-rayed, CAT-scanned, MRIed, whatever it takes to tell you what the bloody fuck is wrong with it.

And being in England, it won't bankrupt you...