Twisted Ankle
Back in July I managed to twist my ankle. I know it happened while I was playing Ultimate Frisbee but don't know when. I do know the my ankle started hurting the next day and hasn't really stopped since then.
I went to the doctor during the first part of September and was given this treatment regime.
Ibuprofen to control inflammation
Hot and cold packs for 20 minutes each once a day.
Wear and ankle brace to help prevent more injury while it's healing.
Call them back in a month if it's still hurting.
At the beginning of last week my ankle was getting worse. I was completely prepared to call them up a week early and schedule another appointment. I had been taking one Ibuprofen tablet and my ankle was hurting so much that I decided to double the Ibuprofen dosage (I'm a tall guy anyway). The next day my ankle felt great. The day after I went without the brace--regretted it and have worn the brace every day since last week.
Four days ago there was a subtle difference. My ankle felt good. It wasn't a strong good, but good none the less.
I went to the doctor during the first part of September and was given this treatment regime.
Ibuprofen to control inflammation
Hot and cold packs for 20 minutes each once a day.
Wear and ankle brace to help prevent more injury while it's healing.
Call them back in a month if it's still hurting.
At the beginning of last week my ankle was getting worse. I was completely prepared to call them up a week early and schedule another appointment. I had been taking one Ibuprofen tablet and my ankle was hurting so much that I decided to double the Ibuprofen dosage (I'm a tall guy anyway). The next day my ankle felt great. The day after I went without the brace--regretted it and have worn the brace every day since last week.
Four days ago there was a subtle difference. My ankle felt good. It wasn't a strong good, but good none the less.