sprained ankle

[bubbles4920]

i sprained my ankle, went over on my shoe on stairs and fell. im on crutches which im finding difficult to use, been putting ice on swelling since tuesday. got to see specialist on monday. any idea when i will be able to walk on my foot again? cannot believe just how incapacitating it is!!

[bednobs]

you may have broken something if its carrying on this long - what sort of specialist are you seeing? A sprain specialist??!?!

[bednobs]

also, it would be much better to wait till monday and ask the specialist that question as 1) she is a specialist and 2) she will have the benefit of being able to examine your foot. I am using 2 crutches at the mo for a LTC and i know what you mean - i cant even bring a cup of tea in from the kitchen!

[daffy654]

I did the same as you have a few years ago and I was on crutches for 3 weeks,I had torn the ligaments in my ankle.The swelling,bruising and pain were horrendous.

[bubbles4920]

gosh, cannot imagine being on crutches for 3 weeks, going crazy already. wondered if i would be told to put pressure on it gradually? im seeing an orthopedic doctor, i currently live in the states so everything private but at a cost of course!
whats LTC btw?

[bednobs]

long term condition. What is btw? :)

[daffy654]

I was told to keep the weight off of my ankle for the whole 3 weeks bubbles to allow it time to heal.I would be prepared to be told similar if I were you! My daughter when she was 7 years old did similar and was in plaster for 6 weeks and my mum when she was in her 60's had plaster on for a sprain.I considered myself lucky to get away with just crutches!

[bubbles4920]

suppose i am hoping for miracles as im becoming so impatient already. yes, can wait to see what specialist says on monday.
btw = by the way, often used when texting!