Ouch... *Prayers, please?*

[Roxyluvsme13]

roxylovesme13,

Dorothy39 "thinks" that you have sprained your ankel!!!

At least, I hope that is all you did!!!

The crutches are a must now!!!! Sorry for this misfortune!!!

Ice, Ice, baby, is , nice, nice , baby!!!

Oh, I would be going nuts if I were you!!!! I injured my foot a few years ago, went to the Dr, had x-ray taken, "NOTHING"!!! so, I used my father -in-laws old wooden crutches for a few weeks!!! I could not put pressure onto that foot!!!! The sole was black and blue and hurt like the dickens!!!!


I hated being dependent on others !!!!

Please insist that an x-ray is taken of your ankle if this discomfort persists beyond a reasonable time frame. You are young, so , time is on your side.

A sprained anke is every bit as horrific as a broken ankle!!!! You have my sympathy!!!! Hey , you can elevate it and log onto Pet Talk!!!!!

Keep us posted!!!!!!!!!!

I hope it's only a sprain, too. Last time it had ice on it, it made it hurt worse.. :/. I hate being dependent on others, too.. and my mom won't get me any crutches because she thinks I'll be okay.. .

[flamepony12]

I hope it's only a sprain, too. Last time it had ice on it, it made it hurt worse.. :/. I hate being dependent on others, too.. and my mom won't get me any crutches because she thinks I'll be okay.. .

Well if you need the crutches, you should be using them. I'd leave that descision to the doctor, not your mom. Hope you feel better soon!

[Dorothy39]

No crutches? No problem !! Do not, I repeat, do not put pressure onto that ankle !!!!! Hop if you must. The ice pack can be used for about 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Keep that leg elevated. Take an anti-inflammatory medication , for the swelling. (inflammation) Are you currently taking any over the counter pain medicatioN? You will be alright!!!! If this is a sprain, time heals all. If this condition persists beyond a week, with no let up. persuade your Mother to seek treatment!!!

Keep us posted Roxyluvsme13!!! So sorryabout your accident!!!

[zoomer]

Ouch! I can feel your pain. Any news? I'll pray for you...

[Roxyluvsme13]

Thanks, guys. I really wish my mom would take me to the ER.. I just about fell over walking from our living room to the computer. But everytime I ask her she makes me feel guilty.

[mustlovedogs]

Oh no, that sounds awful! I hope everything turns out OK. Keep it elevated and put lots of ice, or even frozen bags of peas or corn on it. Please keep us posted, I hope everything is ok!

[heinz57_79]

You never have to pay up-front for ER bills. They'll just send one to you, and you can even just make payments of $10 a month on it. I had to do that once. Your wellbeing is more important!

[Roxyluvsme13]

You never have to pay up-front for ER bills. They'll just send one to you, and you can even just make payments of $10 a month on it. I had to do that once. Your wellbeing is more important!

I could even pay that. But everytime I say something she says: "Oh, I'll take you and spend the rest of my life in debt up to my eyeballs... " It really makes me feel guilty..

[MajesticCollies]

I know what your going through. Hopefully its not black and blue and swelled. If it is, I hate to say this it might be a stress fracture. Stay off of it like everyone else suggests and see a doc!!!

[Roxyluvsme13]

It's not black or blue, just swollen. My mom's a nurse that's why I'm listening to her. She said I'd need Physical therapy to walk on crutches..

[Dorothy39]

pulled ligiments!!! this conditon will take time to heal. I 'm glad to learn that there is no black and blue on the surface!!!

This seems like a "strain" , again, the treatment, from ther onset of the injury (right after it occured) may have been all you needed in the first place.

I'm not with you right now , so, if you are experiencing a swollen ankle, with no surface discoloration, you may be dealing with a severe muscle strain. Which, still hurts !!!!!

Give this injury time to mend. Keep pressure at a minimum!!!

Stay off that ankle as much as possible. Sorry you have had this accident!!

[Roxyluvsme13]

Here's some pics of my swollen ankle, and my normal one.
As you can see, the swollen one has a huge mass area.. I might be going to the ER in a little bit..
You can really tell which ankle is which. Any ideas on if it's broken, fractured, or just sprained?

[lv4dogs]

I am no Dr but I would say it's most likely a sprain but could possibly be a fracture. Broken bones usually produce way more black & blue & way more swelling than that, especially considering the amount of time that has passed & the location.
I hope it's nothing serious & it heals fast!

[GreyhoundGirl]

Get well soon- from all the pets ( and people ) at PT !!!