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OT: Ankle Injuries

BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
I fell about a month or so ago and twisted my ankle. I didn't go to the doctor or hospital because it didn't seem that bad. The problem is it never fully healed. I can walk on it without any pain, but it is sore if I move it a certain way. It also sometimes aches badly at night when I'm in bed. I heard that ankle injuries never fully heal. Is that true? Has anyone experienced one before?
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I would not say that they NEVER fully heal. But I have heard that they take time to heal, can take a lot of time.
bridgie101
bridgie101
I fell off the top step of a 10 ft orchard ladder a couple of years ago, didn't bother telling anyone although I heard the most impressive POP sound. I knew what they would say and it would involve the application of a teaspoon of cement.

Anyway I still can't run from a standing start now without it starting to hobble me. Okay if I'm warmed up or wearing boots; but running in shoes without warmup is bad after maybe 40 yards. This could improve if I lose weight.

Just sprained my left ankle the other day too.

I sprain the blasted things all the time. To be honest.

It can take a couple of years for them to come back right. It's slow. It's only after a few years you realise you're okay again.

But you need to check it's not a ligament tear. you might need something stitched up. I probably did after that ladder fall, which is why it has taken so long.
bridgie101
bridgie101
Oh. Get a compression tube thing from the pharmacy. Not to compress so don't get a small diameter one; just for warmth. Wear it in bed on the ankle. You will be surprised what that extra warmth will do. :)
heatherhurts
heatherhurts
I have ankle injuries due to a bad fall. Some say a sprain can be worse than a break.

Have you had any xrays? Sometimes people find that they have hairline fractures.

Good luck to you.
survivor69
survivor69
I FELL OFF A WHEELCHAIR RAMP IN 1989 AND SUFFERED A VERY SEVERE SPRAIN. THEN I FELL GETTING OUT OF MY BATHTUB AND SPRAINED BOTH ANKLES. I HAD PHYSICAL THERAPY WHICH HELPED BUT THEY GENTLY FLARE UP ONCE IN A WHILE.
THIS IS ONE REASON I M AFRAID OF TAKING SHOWERS CAUSE I'LL FALL AND NO ONE IS HERE 2 HELP ME UP OFF THE FLOOR.
I WAKE WITH A SLOW SHUFFLE NOW BECAUSE OF MEDS THO SO I DONT TRIP OVER THINGS.....................
GBU
DRENA B
;-O=OUCH 4 NOW
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
Thank you all for the responses. I guess it will just take some time. It's good to know that.
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