NSAIDs - Anti Inflammatory drugs for Ankle Sprain
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James Wright, B.S., CPT Ankle Sprain
- Age 18-34
- Male
04Aug2016- Injury Status Recovering
- Physical activity per week 4-8 hours
- Chronicity 4 - 6 Months
- Repeat injury? Yes
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Rolled ankle dozens of times, only thing that makes it better is strengthening my ankle and shank. Everything else is just to help with pain and inflammation in the short term.
atm5 Ankle Sprain
- Age n/a
14Jan2016Treatment Ratings
I've done the whole ankle injury thing a couple of times (more than I would like). A lot of people here are listing good advice in terms of seeing a doctor. If you can, do it. If you are not able to, just wait it out, and take a break from ultimate. A gnarly sprain isn't exactly "doctor worthy." They're going to tell you to do your RICE technique (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) easy on the ice, and give you a boot that will be hella expensive if you don't have insurance.
Just from previous trial and error recoveries, I find absolute strict repetition in RICE technique and staying away from frisbee is vital. I usually start getting back into things by less intensive exercises like riding my bike or just walking and jogging lightly. Once you feel comfortable to run, just start doing light training.
And I totally forgot about this. Drink water. You will not heal if you do not hydrate yourself correctly. That and a combination of an OTC anti-inflammatory for any swelling.screws01 Ankle Sprain
- Age n/a
14Jan2016Treatment Ratings
After numerous ankle sprains, I suggest the RICE method. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Some heat (warm wash cloth) after icing helps with blood flow and swelling. Take some anti-inflammatory pills if its really swollen.
As suggested, only go to the doctor if the pain does not improve over a week or two.Segal Ankle Sprain
- Age 35-54
- Male
14Jan2016- Chronicity 2 - 3 Months
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I have severe pain for a year at the front of my ankle where it joins the shin bone. I have had no injury. I have custom made shoe inserts, I also wear an ankle strap. I tried r.i.c.e I take pain killers and anti inflammatory. I did not have an injury and an MRI can not reveal any kind of problem with my ankle. Two weeks ago I also had an injection under sedation which made no deference, I still can't walk.
Suzie Ankle Sprain
- Age 35-54
- Female
14Jan2016- Chronicity 4 - 6 Months
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I have had a lot of pain and very stiff ankles for 2.5 years. I have had 2 prednisone treatments and a cortisone shot. The MRI on my left foot showed a little bit of bursitis. X-rays show no broken bones or spurs. The pain and tenderness and stiffness are on the inside ankle bone area. I have also tried cold ice baths and heat along with on the market pain relievers and nothing seems to work. I have also used a boot and am on crutches presently.
Jade Ankle Sprain
- Age 18-34
- Female
14Jan2016- Chronicity 2 - 3 Months
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I've been having heel pain for about seven months now. This started a day after a session of intense cardio boot camp. Swelling in my ankle, and pain in my heel are the only symptoms. They occur while I am active or at rest, but I notice it most often when I am just sitting or lying down. I have seen four doctors and have had no tests run. The doctors can't figure out my symptoms (as it's not plantar fasciitis), but they have yet to use any diagnostic tools. I just keep getting prescribed NSAIDs. I've done physio and massage therapy. I finally just started going back to the gym, and it seems to help when I run and do weight-bearing exercise regularly. The symptoms don't completely disappear, but they're much less noticeable. However, I still get occasional swelling around my ankle at completely random times.
Lou Ankle Sprain
- Age n/a
- Male
18Sep2015- Chronicity 2 - 3 Months
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i wish they would change the name from "Sprained ankle" to something that accurately describes the condition. Its sounds too trivial. I shredded my left ankle stepping off the sidewalk onto a tiny pothole about 20 years ago. I caught the side of the pothole with the entire weight of my body, plus the extra force of gravity, tore it to such an extent that in an instant, there was this incredible pain along with an intense white light(a.k.a. "The White Light Test"- many men ought to know what that stands for). Then i went into shock, sweating intensely, fever, blood rushing from my head, and then fainted. I managed to get to a restaurant where i knew the owners, and it was only one block away. They let me lie down in their back room for about an hour after which they called a cab to take me to the local E.R.. Xrays and other tests told the doctor that it wasn't a complete tear, fortunately, then they gave me a shot for the nausea and shock, fitted me with an air brace for the ankle, told me to take anti-inflammatory meds, and to see my primary doctor in 3 weeks. It took over 6 months for my ankle to heal, and walk properly, i couldn't ride a bike or any sports for almost a year. I should have done ankle walk exercises my track coach in college taught me to stave off these types of injuries, but as a knucklehead, i stopped doing them many years before. Keep those ligaments stretched and strong, do those exercises- toe raises w/ weights is a good exercise.
Chandreyi Ankle Sprain
- Age n/a
- Female
22Nov2014Treatment Ratings
A sprain takes from anywhere between one week to three weeks to heal depending on the severity. And duration to heal also depends on the size of the heels you were wearing :S
Pain killers help a lot or else the pain is too difficult to bear. Use ice compression on your foot from time to time. Keep it in elevated areas. Give it a lotttt of rest.
You will be grounded at home cos you can't walk far so stock up on all the books and games you can play. :'( Everything will make you feel low cos you will be crippled with pain but dont do anything stupid like I did when I had a sprain. God sprains suck but with right amount of care it gets better really easily! Take care xxAnonymous Ankle Sprain
- Age 35-54
- Male
18Jun2018- Injury Status Recovering
- Physical activity per week 8+ hours
- Chronicity Under 1 Month
- Repeat injury? Yes
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