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dan13485
dan13485

Hi, I fell backwards off of a wooden step, it felt like I strained the back of my ankle. At the time that foot was having gout symptoms. I am not sure if this is gout or if I strained the Achilles (a neighbor just went through Achilles surgery), or simply a muscle. Symptoms include: tightness in the calf, slightly sore in the calf at times that goes away quickly, a tingling sensation in the calf at times. No pain in the heel, no mobility issues. I am careful on steps.

Something to be concerned about? I know my neighbor ignored symptoms and ruptured his Achilles, something I want to avoid. With COVID I do not want to visit the doctor unless it is absolutely necessary.

Thank you.

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  • rose71920
    rose71920 dan13485

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    Def have it checked out if the pain doesn't go away. Always best to be safe than sorry later on. And sometimes a simple X-ray is all you need to figure out what is going on.

    Good luck,

    Rose

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