severe ankle sprain

[brownboi512]

ok so i was playin some basketball and i landed on my right ankle the wrong way (i was wearing the wrong shoes) anyway, im pretty sure i tore some tendon or ligament. the whole right side of my ankle is swollen like a balloon. ive taken some ibuprofen and icing it down right now. anything else i can do to have a quick recovery? im keeping it elevated and bedrest for now.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: brownboi512
ok so i was playin some basketball and i landed on my right ankle the wrong way (i was wearing the wrong shoes) anyway, im pretty sure i tore some tendon or ligament. the whole right side of my ankle is swollen like a balloon. ive taken some ibuprofen and icing it down right now. anything else i can do to have a quick recovery? im keeping it elevated and bedrest for now.

Go to the freaking doctor. Now. Don't be stupid and put your ankle at an unnecessary risk.

 

[brownboi512]

ive sprained ankles before. its not broken and i think that swelling should be down by tmrrw. i am compressing it now and elevating it before i go to sleep.

 

[CatchPhrase]

Doctor.

 

[rasczak]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: brownboi512
ok so i was playin some basketball and i landed on my right ankle the wrong way (i was wearing the wrong shoes) anyway, im pretty sure i tore some tendon or ligament. the whole right side of my ankle is swollen like a balloon. ive taken some ibuprofen and icing it down right now. anything else i can do to have a quick recovery? im keeping it elevated and bedrest for now.

Go to the freaking doctor. Now. Don't be stupid and put your ankle at an unnecessary risk.

Go. It's not worth it to try and tough it out. I should know. I did the same exact thing as youre doing right now. I'm paying for it big time in pain. Please go to the doctor to be properly evaluated. they'll probably prescribe some ibuprofen for the swelling and inflammation. then bedrest with ice and raising your leg abive heart level. the most important thing though is to ensure nothing is broekn or torn. You are not a doctor. do not assume anything.