Chronic pain after a ankle sprain?!
Question: Chronic pain after a ankle sprain?
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It sounds like a torn ligament to me. I think you need to see a different doctor. I had a similar injury two years ago and ended up being told by the doctor to strap it up with sports tape to stabilise my ankle. I followed his advice to the letter but it still took my ankle ages to stop hurting, and the swelling is still there (although much less these days). My ankle really felt unstable (as if it would bend sideways at any moment) and clicked ever time I took a step. So... see another doctor and get a second opinion. All the best for a speedy recovery!
I have broke my ankle multiple times. Each time I was anti-inflams for months. You have to get that swelling down so your body can repair itself. I would also keep it raised as much as possible. Also icing it for 15 min min at a time.
First time I was on crutches for 2 months. Second time I broke it I got an air cast with icing gel pads built in. I almost always had it iced.
Try taking Shark's Cartilage. Look it up, for joint problems. Good for healing, especially for tendon and ligament problems. You might also try taking zinc. Did they check the tendons/ligaments? But, additionally, see a different doctor for a second opinion.
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