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kaysie80717
kaysie80717

Back in March I fell and sprained my ankle, or so I thought. I did not go to the doctor, but I probably should have. I took about 6 weeks off from running or working out, because every time I would try, it would hurt. I slowly started adding running back into my lifestyle. I would get occasional pain, but it wasn't an everyday thing so I continued to do what I was doing. Now, I am having foot and ankle pain when running or do any type of jumping. The pain is the worst when I am finished with the run or work out. While I am in motion, it does not hurt as bad, but if I transition from running to walking, it begins to hurt. Should I have this checked out, and what do you all think it could be? I have attached a photo of the areas. Also, should I visit my local urgent care, or try to make an appt with an orthopedic doctor?

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  • heidi20884
    heidi20884 kaysie80717

    Posted

    Orthopedic surgeon appt would be my recommendation as they will x-ray you and if they see anything else you may need a mri.  Urgent care would just send you to an ortho anyhow.
  • john1279
    john1279 kaysie80717

    Posted

    I had a sprain in April. Both physio and ortho doc have advised me to not run or workout for few more months. I know it sucks..sprains are the worst :'(

  • whizjoe
    whizjoe kaysie80717

    Posted

    It seems like you sprained your front tendon. Try to mobilise your toes as fast as you can if you feel pain it does. Do MRI and see doctor. 
  • kpower
    kpower kaysie80717

    Posted

    Kaysie,

    Ankle sprains are often treated with neglect by both doctors and patients.

    I don't know why injured ankles don't get the respect they deserve-- it seems we only care about our taken-for-granted ankles when we develop post-injury chronic ankle instability that may endanger our future quality of life and even livelihoods (if they demand a lot of standing and walking).

    At 4 months on following your sprain your ankle should be relatively pain and trouble free. I suspect though that you did not suffer a mild run-of-the-mill sprain, and further you did not treat it properly immediately afterwards.

    At this stage I'd advise seeing a seasoned foot and ankle specialist to 'look under the bonnet (hood)' of your chronic ankle distress and look for treatment options.

    If your ankle was never x-rayed now is also time to do that just to rule out any fractures that may be hindering your healing too.

     

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