Weapon X Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Ok, while running from some neighbourhood heroes, I sprained my ankle quite badly. It hurt like hell the next day, but it’s gotten better. It’s been two weeks, and my left ankle is still much bigger than my right. It itches like crazy, and I haven’t been able to run (basketball, the bus, the stairs) ever since. My friend told me about this one hockey player’s story about getting a hairline fracture, then going to the hospital one day quite a bit after. The doctor told him that he was lucky he came in, because the fracture had become infected, and they would have had to amputate. Those of you with experiences with sprained ankles, could you tell me if this recovery is normal? Also, what can I do to speed up the healing process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILLACAM Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 goto the doctor if its been that long, but what the hell do i know...if i were you id holler at webmd.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 over 13 years of skateboarding hasnt helped mine.. torn all the ligiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON2.0 Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I skaateboard and have been for the last 10 years so ive had my fair share of rolled ankles over time jus keep off of it, keep it iced and if its jus as bad a week from now seek medical attention..............jus my 2cents:king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeforAnEYE Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 You're going to die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 dude, you live in canada. health care is free. go to the dr. a sprained ankle might still be tender two weeks later, but it shouldnt still be swollen. that should have been down a week ago. i dont know anything about a hairline fracture, infection nonsense, but i know there is still some aggravation going on that shouldnt be. just go to the dr. asking us is like asking a tank mechanic which fork you're supposed to use for the salad, and which one you use for the entre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 they will tell you to go to physio (sp) which will cost you money. but its worth it I never did and im paying for it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 Alright…if anything, I’ll go to the walk-in clinic. The hospitals here are murderous, just as they probably are in many places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 Originally posted by EarMuffs they will tell you to go to physio (sp) which will cost you money. but its worth it I never did and im paying for it now I have three places on my body that I should be going to physio for, but fuck it. That shit takes time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 my brother fucked his ankly up over 4 months ago. it is STILL swollen. he's been to three different doctors and even had it in a hard cast. apparently he broke some bone off around his ankle...reportedly due to several sprained ankles over a lifetime. he's now wearing some kind of special boot for it. typically...itching means that you are healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 or that you have crabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 Well, I guess I can kiss my schoolyard basketball career down the drain. As a matter of fact, I haven’t even done a piece since the sprain. I’m not taking the risk of having to run from beast with this fucked up shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Originally posted by Weapon X Well, I guess I can kiss my schoolyard basketball career down the drain. yeah i heard the new crop of elemantry school kids this year is lookin tuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppa.k Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 i used to skate myself and know the full wrath of sprained ankles... back in highschool i walked into gym class on crutches, from one of these sprains, and the teacher looks at me and laughs. i sit this class out but about half way through he says to me, "raise your leg. now write out the alphabet in the air with your big toe in small case letters." i was like fuck that!! he said if i didn't he would fail me for this course... so I did, twice. It hurt like fuckin hell, but you know what... it worked like a charm. The next day i was semi walking on it and within a week and a half i was running on it. Don't just do it once though.. you gotta do it 3 to 4 times a day. every sprained ankle i had after that was like nothing after learning that little technique. messaging it with your thumbs, hard, even though it might hurt works well as well. It stimulates blood flow to the region for faster repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 ^^ respect. I saw a poster at the Ryerson gym that had that technique on it. I’m gonna do it a few times today. Thanks, k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Definitly do something about it, if any technique you try doesn't work in the next couple of days go to the hospital. You don't want something that will affect you later on in life where you have to get corrective surgery when you're in your 60's. Happened to a women I worked with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymity1 Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 act like you know RICE nigga REST ICE COMPRESSION EXERCISE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Originally posted by seeking or that you have crabs. :lol: shoulda seen that coming. don't forget about the head lice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 wrap ur ankle and get to the doctor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadawhat Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 walk it off you fucking pussy!! last time i sprained my ankle i was somewhat inebriated and thats what my friend told me. so i did. eneded walked around on it for the rest of the night not noticing it and when i took my shoe and sock off the shit was discolored and the size of a grapefruit. did you wrap it and ice it and elevate it when it happened? try that now if not and see if it helps. wrap it in an ace bandage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issac Brock Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 your friend had to get his foot amputated and your just sitting around on the computer? I would go to the hospital man. seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK FUSH Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 stay off your feet!!! i had an ankle the size of a grapefruit for half of a football season. if you dont let that shit rest and do the ABC's or theraband exercises that shit will never heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telo Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I got a cool lookin new knife today.. i stole it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Originally posted by seeking dude, you live in canada. health care is free. go to the dr. a sprained ankle might still be tender two weeks later, but it shouldnt still be swollen. that should have been down a week ago. i dont know anything about a hairline fracture, infection nonsense, but i know there is still some aggravation going on that shouldnt be. just go to the dr. asking us is like asking a tank mechanic which fork you're supposed to use for the salad, and which one you use for the entre. The salad fork is generally smaller and usually, but not always located further left... Milton, tank mechanic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerCityRebel Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 fuck it cut it off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 i think going to the clinic is the thing to do, it's possible that it does have a hairline fracture or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telo Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I agree with cutting it off... come on now, who REALLY needs an ankle not to mention the foot...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Broke Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 i skateboard alot... still young and skate for a shop, and like i have some fucked up ankles... i have hurt them soo much they never roll. its weird they like collaps when i like skate big shit like stairs or gaps. i got dat wild style...:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloner Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 times like these when testicular fortitude comes into play : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avils Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Originally posted by Weapon X Alright…if anything, I’ll go to the walk-in clinic. :lol: nah serious, get well fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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