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got it xray'd... not broken but tore ligaments, guess it's a really bad sprain...

I got 2 ligaments torn too after an ankle sprain but I broke a bone as well. It sounds like you have a grade 3 sprain. It usually takes months to heal. Keep practicing RICE and be patient...

Ouch. I hope you are feeling better.

Tony, you have a pretty long road to recovery, but any type of twisted ankle sprain will take a bit of time. By following the right initial treatment guide, as well as a rehabilitation program, if it's a really bad sprain it should be getting much stronger within the next few weeks. Have you started doing any rehab for the ankle?

Sorry for the delay... I am walking without a limp now, for the most part it's better although my bones have a deep pain. I suspect it will take a few months to iron out the pain and stiffness but otherwise my ankle feels strong again, just a bit of pain remains.

The most common reason for continued pain after and ankle sprain is inadequate rehab. The goal should be to not only eliminate the pain and sweling but to prevent future injuries.

I am glad you got it looked at... my "Just a sprain" turned out to be an avulsion fracture of the Fibula.

I am glad youre feeling better.

(Part I) "I want to drive again" feels so so long ago. (part II) Now at 7 week after ankle roll. PART I I want to drive again. NumbToes posted: I was told it was a sprain 3 weeks ago. My ankle
was a cantalope and now a softball. My family
has let me sleep downstairs because I'm unable
get up there. I get exhausted with my cruthches.
But I know I need them. There is no way I could drive. Even now. Today I was able to slowly get my heal flat on the foot for ten seconds. Which tells me I have to be getting better.
My question's:
1.Why is my foot so pale, toes light bluish, but not bruised,
2.Will the swelling really go away? Is that when I should be able try to do excercises. Move it
3.blood clots concern me because the swelling has caused so many bulges in my veins.
Sorry so long. Part II Xray reordered. I took pics every day for amusement and maybe boost confidence that although it still does not look feel or show improvement with toes, actually getting anxious about my dryness scaling wondering if my toes will ever move. With all that said... It was expected by most others on this website it takes this long. Since friday I something is changing fast. YEA! Down to one crutch. Heel touches floor. Plus little spasm's of returning signal's. The swelling finally is like an apple. The color red stripe seems to blend with smokish blue ankle. I want to give hope to others as concerned as I was. It does take as long as warned. I am living to avoid any tiny unlevel cracks or rugs. It really feels it wants to roll. My doctor keeps warning me im not ready for rehab. I'm afraid if I am not doing something I should be at this critical time I need to push it a little. Right? Driving on gas petal sustaining preasure is hopefully by sunday mass I can return. Hope this helps someone. Open for input. Diagnoises is 2 laterall tears with stage 3 acute twisted and rolled ankle. It was interesting that because bruise both sides with fluid beneath tissue is a sign of roll both ways. I hope that will make some sense to someone.

You get x-rays for it. It might have caused some internal injury. Without it none will be able to tell what exactly is the problem. Take help of podiatrist/foot specialist.