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sprain
i had an MRI done & it turns out i have a chronic ankle sprain. i looked it up on google but it did not give me much information. i don't meet with my doctor until november. has anyone ever had this?? what did you do about it?? i've had it since june & it hurts a lot. i can't go out for more than an hour or two without it being tired. it feels like its hanging on by a string & is really weak. i've started therapy, but it didn't help too much. that's when i went & got the MRI done. anyone have any ideas??
thanks!!
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A chronic condition means it's long term, the ankle has never healed the way it should. Therapy as prescribed by your doctor is probably the best treatment for you right now, but it's most likely going to take a lot of therapy or a long time in therapy. After all, this has been going on a long time. If you are not satsified with your recovery or the treatment you are receiving, it would be reasonable to seek a second opinion perhaps by an orthopedic or a podiatrist. It would depend on what the Dr says but wearing an ankle brace or a strap on support might help, but it also might keep the ankle weak. There's been good reports of healing with magnets, (The special kind that are made for that purpose) The Dr may not agree with it, but at least it wouldn't hurt to try it. If anything wear the magnet on your ankle at night.
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This typically occurs when the ankle is suddenly "twisted" in a sports activity or by stepping off an uneven surface. The pain is initially severe and can be associated with a "popping" sensation. Immediate swelling over the area of injury often occurs as the injured blood vessels leak fluid into the local tissue. Partial tears retain some ankle stability, whereas complete tears lose stability because the strapping ligaments no longer brace the ankle joint.
Initial treatment is with ice, rest, and limiting the amount of walking and weight bearing on the injured ankle. The leg can be elevated to reduce swelling,
It just measn that you hurt a little and the best way to treat it is with cool stuff or the list above. It isn't anything to worry about.
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