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Torn/strained ligament in ankle

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SpicedApple Sep 2011 11:28am, 2 Sep 2011 5,186 posts	Quote Pin 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.
SpicedApple Sep 2011 11:29am, 2 Sep 2011 5,187 posts	Quote Pin 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.
cabletow Sep 2011 11:29am, 2 Sep 2011 20,684 posts	Quote Pin cabletow SA easier when you are reclining
cabletow Sep 2011 11:30am, 2 Sep 2011 20,685 posts	Quote Pin cabletow A week later and that sounds too much pain - I would want to see yours too
SpicedApple Sep 2011 11:31am, 2 Sep 2011 5,188 posts	Quote Pin 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...)
cabletow Sep 2011 11:33am, 2 Sep 2011 20,686 posts	Quote Pin 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
KatieB Sep 2011 11:34am, 2 Sep 2011 6,127 posts	Quote Pin 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.
SpicedApple Sep 2011 11:35am, 2 Sep 2011 5,189 posts	Quote Pin 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...
SpicedApple Sep 2011 11:36am, 2 Sep 2011 5,190 posts	Quote Pin SpicedApple The swelling is down almost completely, Katie - it's just still somewhat purple and painful.
cabletow Sep 2011 11:39am, 2 Sep 2011 20,687 posts	Quote Pin cabletow SA - you need a doc to see it, examine it and maybe Xray it