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Laid here in agony, fell and twisted my ankle yesterday afternoon before driving 200 miles home, felt ok as I went to bed, but now laid here wide awake with tears streaming as I try to put pressure on it... Now I really don't fancy a trip to a&e as it will be my second this week but anyone any ideas why it's ok one minute and not a few hours later...  |
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I am always twisting my ankles. Depending on whether you torn a ligament it might be best to go to a&e.
Something that worked for me was: fill a basin with hot water and add a glass full of salt...soak your foot and ankle in it for at good 30 mins or until the water temp is tepid. The water must be hot but not scalding hot.
Hope you feel better soon. |
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"I am always twisting my ankles. Depending on whether you torn a ligament it might be best to go to a&e.
Something that worked for me was: fill a basin with hot water and add a glass full of salt...soak your foot and ankle in it for at good 30 mins or until the water temp is tepid. The water must be hot but not scalding hot.
Hope you feel better soon."
Thanks, it felt ok once I had a hot bath earlier but now is hurting that much I just can't do anything, just what I need for my first day back at work, if still hurting tomorrow will head to a&e x |
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"I am always twisting my ankles. Depending on whether you torn a ligament it might be best to go to a&e.
Something that worked for me was: fill a basin with hot water and add a glass full of salt...soak your foot and ankle in it for at good 30 mins or until the water temp is tepid. The water must be hot but not scalding hot.
Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks, it felt ok once I had a hot bath earlier but now is hurting that much I just can't do anything, just what I need for my first day back at work, if still hurting tomorrow will head to a&e x"
Well I do hope your ok love, not a very good end to your great weekend |
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that happened to me in oct 2013
was fine one minute then couldn't put any pressure on
ended up at a & e via ambulance
and was a fractured 5th metatarsal
and to inject myself every day to stop blood clots and now have a cannulated screw fixtation and in constant pain
took 10months of cast work and airboots and shoes and still not right
id advise you to go to save any later complications
even if its a torn ligament or servere strain they whack a cast on and ul be good to go
lv Louisa
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"that happened to me in oct 2013
was fine one minute then couldn't put any pressure on
ended up at a & e via ambulance
and was a fractured 5th metatarsal
and to inject myself every day to stop blood clots and now have a cannulated screw fixtation and in constant pain
took 10months of cast work and airboots and shoes and still not right
id advise you to go to save any later complications
even if its a torn ligament or servere strain they whack a cast on and ul be good to go
lv Louisa
feel free to inbox any questions "
One of the reasons I don't want to go is I hate needles and worried ill need one, just gone to get out of bed and nearly fainted 
Have my leg elevated in bed so going to see how I get on and if needs be go tomorrow xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am always twisting my ankles. Depending on whether you torn a ligament it might be best to go to a&e.
Something that worked for me was: fill a basin with hot water and add a glass full of salt...soak your foot and ankle in it for at good 30 mins or until the water temp is tepid. The water must be hot but not scalding hot.
Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks, it felt ok once I had a hot bath earlier but now is hurting that much I just can't do anything, just what I need for my first day back at work, if still hurting tomorrow will head to a&e x
Well I do hope your ok love, not a very good end to your great weekend "
No defo not what I needed to end my weekend, just what I need for going back to work too as unfortunately my firm not the best for understanding x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"that happened to me in oct 2013
was fine one minute then couldn't put any pressure on
ended up at a & e via ambulance
and was a fractured 5th metatarsal
and to inject myself every day to stop blood clots and now have a cannulated screw fixtation and in constant pain
took 10months of cast work and airboots and shoes and still not right
id advise you to go to save any later complications
even if its a torn ligament or servere strain they whack a cast on and ul be good to go
lv Louisa
feel free to inbox any questions
One of the reasons I don't want to go is I hate needles and worried ill need one, just gone to get out of bed and nearly fainted
Have my leg elevated in bed so going to see how I get on and if needs be go tomorrow xx"
Not being funny but if your alone and dizzy then call a ambulance, anything could happen |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"that happened to me in oct 2013
was fine one minute then couldn't put any pressure on
ended up at a & e via ambulance
and was a fractured 5th metatarsal
and to inject myself every day to stop blood clots and now have a cannulated screw fixtation and in constant pain
took 10months of cast work and airboots and shoes and still not right
id advise you to go to save any later complications
even if its a torn ligament or servere strain they whack a cast on and ul be good to go
lv Louisa
feel free to inbox any questions
One of the reasons I don't want to go is I hate needles and worried ill need one, just gone to get out of bed and nearly fainted
Have my leg elevated in bed so going to see how I get on and if needs be go tomorrow xx
Not being funny but if your alone and dizzy then call a ambulance, anything could happen "
I've gone back to bed, was just the pain and shock when i stood up I think x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"that happened to me in oct 2013
was fine one minute then couldn't put any pressure on
ended up at a & e via ambulance
and was a fractured 5th metatarsal
and to inject myself every day to stop blood clots and now have a cannulated screw fixtation and in constant pain
took 10months of cast work and airboots and shoes and still not right
id advise you to go to save any later complications
even if its a torn ligament or servere strain they whack a cast on and ul be good to go
lv Louisa
feel free to inbox any questions
One of the reasons I don't want to go is I hate needles and worried ill need one, just gone to get out of bed and nearly fainted
Have my leg elevated in bed so going to see how I get on and if needs be go tomorrow xx
Not being funny but if your alone and dizzy then call a ambulance, anything could happen
I've gone back to bed, was just the pain and shock when i stood up I think x "
Well you be careful and let us know how you get on |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I rang 111 and they ask u a series of questions then tell u best action
has it changed colour by any chance
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Not that I can tell, I'm tired and sore. Thought was ok as didn't hurt to drive x |
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u could of turned a sprain into a fracture with the pressure
hun
ring 111 and see what they advise and if they worried they will send an ambulance out
I nearly lost my foot by waiting to long
as of trapped nerves etc
better be safe than sorry |
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By (user no longer on site)
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ibuprofen will help with the inflammation, if it's not something more serious will help with the healing as well.
I'd offer you some of my codeine but you're too far away :p |
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