Just sprained my ankle!! :(?!


Question: Just sprained my ankle!! :(.?
Hey everyone,
I've just gotten home from the hospital, and they've said I've sprained my ankle, and me and my mum forgot to ask them how long it would take to heal, and they didn't tell us.? :S
my year 7 graduation is in 4 weeks, then the day after graduation my class is going to the beach, and I really don't want to be in crutches for either of them!!
will I still be in crutches.?
(if you don't know, just take a wild guess, my mum said I probably will be)
thanks,
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Answers:
Hi there!!!! What a shame!! You are on crutches.?.?.? That surprises me, for just a sprain.

Tell you what, In the first 24 hours of the injury, apply cold to the ankle for about 20 minutes on and an hour off. Stay off it as much as possible. After the 24 hours, then apply heat. You can buy those heat patches in the drug stores here in America for you to wear all day.

Look for an ankle brace in the drug store. if you can't find one, then buy an elastic wrap and wrap that ankle to help support it.

Please stay off it for about 3 days if possible and keep it elevated to keep the swelling down. Don't forget the heat.

It should be all better in 4 weeks if you do the right things now. OK.? Good luck, and congrats. on the grad.

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How long before I can use my ankle.?
This depends on how serious your sprain is. If your sprain is mild, your doctor may suggest that you start trying to use your ankle again fairly soon--from 1 to 3 days after your injury.

Special exercises are sometimes needed to regain strength and to help reduce the chance of ongoing problems. Your ankle may need to be supported by taping or bracing to help protect it from reinjury.

Additional:
How soon can I exercise or play sports.?
If you're an athlete, you'll probably be able to return to your sport in several weeks, depending on how serious your injury is and what sport you're involved in. When participating in sports, you may need to keep your ankle braced or wrapped for support and protection.

Bicycling, swimming or even running are usually okay to return to right away if they don't cause pain during or after exercise. But you'll still need to avoid pivoting and twisting movements for 2 to 3 weeks.Health Question & Answer

One month ago, I badly sprained my ankle and I'm steel in crutches. The doctor told me that it will take 30 to 40 days for me to ger rid of the crutches.

The time will depend on how badly you have sprained your ankle, but I think for weeks must be enough. One week before the graduation, start to walk without crutches, just a bit every day, and if you can walk without pain or with minor pain you'll be able to go to the beach without crutches.

Just take it slow, don't run too much or anything, be careful.

Sprains are very painful but I am shure you can manage a little pain if you want to go to your friends. Beach and crutches don't match.

I hope it helps, and i wish you a great graduation day and day after.

If you need any help just send me an e-mail and I'll help you if i can.

Kiss.Health Question & Answer

I've had sprains about 3 times. depending on the type of sprain, it can take a while to heal but you can generally walk on the foot (with pain) after a week or 2. it REALLY helps to use a splint cast http://www.buyaircast.com/ankle-brace-st...
which (depending on the type of sprain) can make walking almost painless, after a week or so after your sprain. for now, use lots of ICE to reduce inflammation (and allow your body to heal). use ice wrapped in a damp towel or something, and I won't tell you to take ibuprofen for anti inflammatory because I'm not a doctor. if you take pain medications FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.

edit: I wore the splint day and night, only took it off to wash. I wore socks underneath and it fits into your shoe.Health Question & Answer

it depends on how badly you sprained it but you probably won't still be on crutches for more than a week or 2 i don't know for sure because i don't know how badly it's sprained but i don't think it would be 4 weeksHealth Question & Answer



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