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Over stretched ligament

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beverley_88654
beverley_88654

I've had an accident t in work 10th Jan 2020 and I've got a moonboot helps me to walk can anyone help me it's now the 6th day and still in pain do I go back to work or not they have a chair for me the use behind counter to help but I'm fining the he pain when I go upstairs is very I teresti g has anybody had this compliant in the ankle/leg

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  • sandra91776
    sandra91776 beverley_88654

    Posted

    Follow your doctors advice

    If your accident was at work apply for Workers Compensation

    If it hurts I wouldnt push it

  • WalkingWounded
    WalkingWounded beverley_88654

    Posted

    Six days is no time at all if you've had an injury that warrants wearing a moon boot. Stay home and rest - and steer clear of stairs for the time being. If your body's screaming, listen to it. Your employer will just have to come to terms with the fact that you wouldn't be wearing a moon boot if you weren't injured. Good luck - and make sure you keep in touch with your doctor. If it's hurting longer than they thought it would, let 'em know. Perhaps there's something amiss with your ankle that hasn't been spotted yet.

  • rose71920
    rose71920 beverley_88654

    Posted

    HI Beverly,

    Sadly, six days is not enough time for any healing. If it was a work related injury you'll have to fill out a workmans comp report. Don't hesitate on that. As I'm sure you know its important. I fell in 2016 in my home. Had such a bad sprain I wasn't walking for such a long time. I never healed corrected, I wasn't diagnosed correctly and ended up having surgery.

    Please take things slow. Let yourself heal. Do what your doc says to do and if you dont feel right , consult a specialist.

    Best of luck to you!

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