Torn/strained ligament in ankle
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Sep 2011
11:28am, 2 Sep 2011
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SpicedApple
Thanks, Katie and CT! I can put weight on it as long as I stand totally still - any movement through the foot (e.g. rolling the foot when walking, putting it on a slightly uneven surface) is quite painful. I'll try and keep it elevated, though above the heart sounds quite challenging. 
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Sep 2011
11:29am, 2 Sep 2011
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SpicedApple
At the moment, I hobble about in my flat (haven't been outside since Wed morning) by trying to put the foot down totally stright, and not move it when bearing weight at all, otherwise, it's rather painful.
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Sep 2011
11:29am, 2 Sep 2011
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cabletow
SA easier when you are reclining |
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Sep 2011
11:30am, 2 Sep 2011
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cabletow
A week later and that sounds too much pain - I would want to see yours too
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Sep 2011
11:31am, 2 Sep 2011
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SpicedApple
Hmm... Cheers, CT. Ok if I leave it until the beginning of the week though, you think? (I'm about to go away for the weekend, and would have to cancel otherwise...)
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Sep 2011
11:33am, 2 Sep 2011
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cabletow
Again without looking at it I cannot say, but you need an Ottawa assessment done and possibly an xray - If something is cracked in there, a weekend away may not be the best thing - Unless it leads to a great deal of reclining of course
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Sep 2011
11:34am, 2 Sep 2011
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KatieB
Yes, reclining for sure. Lying on sofa, foot up on cushions, believe me it will help reduce swelling. Reducing swelling takes pressure off pain receptors. I reckon a good physio would want you seen by GP before starting treatment, SA. As CT says, it just seems too much pain this far on from the injury. |
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Sep 2011
11:35am, 2 Sep 2011
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SpicedApple
Ottawa assessment? And yes, I'm planning on putting my foot up as much as possible. Though it will be a 3 hour drive there... |
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Sep 2011
11:36am, 2 Sep 2011
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SpicedApple
The swelling is down almost completely, Katie - it's just still somewhat purple and painful.
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Sep 2011
11:39am, 2 Sep 2011
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cabletow
SA - you need a doc to see it, examine it and maybe Xray it
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