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NBR: twisted ankle

EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member
in 3rd Trimester

Is there really anything to be done if you twist your ankle?  I fell yesterday (ironically on my way to my last u/s!) and twisted my ankle, then walking down the street today, did it again (didn't fall, just stumbled on a bad sidewalk).   Hurt like crazy.

But....  it's not swollen, not black & blue.  Just sore when I bend it in certain directions, but can walk w/o pain.

I don't know that I feel like bothering going to the doctor w/ this.... I'm wearing a brace for extra support. Is there really anything else to be done?

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Re: NBR: twisted ankle

  • Geekchick921Geekchick921 member

    RICE it.  Rest, ice, compress and elevate.  That's really the best things to do for a twist or sprain.  If you actually tore a ligament you'd need to go to a doctor for repair, but otherwise they'll probably just tell you to RICE it and it'll take care of itself. 

    I have crappy ankles.  I have twisted and sprained them many times and as such my ligaments are stretched which makes me more prone to hurting them again, so you have my sympathies.

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  • kbs0929kbs0929 member
    Ditto pp, there really isn't anything else you can do for it.  Sorry.  Sad
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